Service: Recommended Maintenance for your RV

Maintaining your RV isn’t just about keeping it clean—it’s essential for protecting your investment and ensuring every trip is safe and stress-free. Regular maintenance helps prevent costly repairs, extends the life of your vehicle, and ensures your RV’s systems function at their best. Ignoring small issues like worn seals, unchecked brakes, or tire pressure problems can lead to expensive repairs and even compromise your safety on the road. Following this recommended maintenance checklist will help keep your RV adventure-ready, giving you peace of mind whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a cross-country road trip.

Recommended Maintenance Checklist

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Every 6 Months

• Wheel bearing and brake check
• Roof inspection for damage, sealant, and general condition
• LP leak test and LP regulator adjustment if needed

Annually

• Remove, clean, inspect, and repack wheel bearings with new grease; install with new seals
• Clean, inspect, and check brakes
• Seal Tech leak test for roof seams, front and rear caps, and corner moldings for air leaks
• Slide room maintenance: lubricate rails and gears, apply conditioner to rubber seals
• Air conditioner performance test and filter cleaning; LP leak test and regulator adjustment if needed
• Furnace tune-up and cleaning
• Water heater tune-up and cleaning
• Refrigerator tune-up and cleaning
• Inspect 5th wheel hitch and tighten bolts
• Inspect weight distribution assembly and tighten bolts
• Basic de-winterize: flush water lines, check for leaks, and install water heater plug
• Winterize annually
• Annual spring maintenance special
• Slide-room adjustment or diagnosis
• Basic exterior wash of sidewalls and awnings

Bi-annually

• Complete RV wash, including sidewalls, awnings, and roof
• Apply roof conditioner after washing

As Needed

• Basic exterior wash of sidewalls and awnings
• Check electric brake controller and 7-pin connector
• Pre-trip inspection:
  • ☐ Check appliance operation
  • ☐ Charge and test battery
  • ☐ Check brake operation
  • ☐ Lubricate step, stabilizer jacks, and coupler

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