Inspector
05-21-2006, 21:30
Now that I have your attention, its that time of year that if you haven't already done so and had the RV on the road it is getting close, (if you can afford the fuel), its time to think about safty items, annual maint. and the general goods looks of the ol RV.
I would imagine that most here have a check list that they use each year at the beginning of the summer towing season and they follow it closely.
I usually start out with a good sanitation of the water system. If you don't like being up in the night with a belly ache it is a good idea to do it right.
Next my fire extinghishers need to be looked at and serviced or replaced if the pressures are down.
A check for unwanted critters is a good idea as some may park the RV out in the back lot for the winter and may have gained some unwanted tennants.
Every other year I repack the wheel bearings and check the condition of the brakes and magnets for wear.
Now the hard part. I like to wax the rig after a good wash job. I keep the trailer covered in storage but it still seems to get dirty. My fiberglass end caps have faded and oxidized and will need to have extra attention this year.
Not last and not the least would be the tires. If they are showing any signs of weathering, cracking, splits in the tread grooves its time to get rid of them.
There are many other things that may need attention but I have only mentioned a few. I know you guys have your own pet peaves to look after but we do it all with the same thing in mind, safty and to enjoy an uneventful season.
I know that when I have all that I can do done and feel that it is safe and all looks good going down the road I can enjoy the trip.
What do you do to get ready for the towing season on your RV?
Denny
I would imagine that most here have a check list that they use each year at the beginning of the summer towing season and they follow it closely.
I usually start out with a good sanitation of the water system. If you don't like being up in the night with a belly ache it is a good idea to do it right.
Next my fire extinghishers need to be looked at and serviced or replaced if the pressures are down.
A check for unwanted critters is a good idea as some may park the RV out in the back lot for the winter and may have gained some unwanted tennants.
Every other year I repack the wheel bearings and check the condition of the brakes and magnets for wear.
Now the hard part. I like to wax the rig after a good wash job. I keep the trailer covered in storage but it still seems to get dirty. My fiberglass end caps have faded and oxidized and will need to have extra attention this year.
Not last and not the least would be the tires. If they are showing any signs of weathering, cracking, splits in the tread grooves its time to get rid of them.
There are many other things that may need attention but I have only mentioned a few. I know you guys have your own pet peaves to look after but we do it all with the same thing in mind, safty and to enjoy an uneventful season.
I know that when I have all that I can do done and feel that it is safe and all looks good going down the road I can enjoy the trip.
What do you do to get ready for the towing season on your RV?
Denny