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Here's Your RV Maintenance Schedule
Trailers and Towables
- Winterize the waterlines to prevent freezing
during winter storage. Drain all lines and water tanks. Flush waste tanks, make
sure all are shut off and closed down.
- Have axle bearings checked about
every 6 mo. or based on mileage, according to your owner's manual.
- Service
the air conditioning, heating, water heater and refrigerator units to make sure
systems are all functioning properly. If shutting down for long periods, other
precautions may be necessary to prevent damage.
- Remember that some parts
continue to utilize their "life-span" even when not being used. Have all systems
checked by a qualified technician at least once a year.
Class A and C
units
- Winterize the waterlines to prevent freezing during winter months
during storage. Drain all lines and water tanks. Flush waste tanks, making sure
all are shut off and closed down.
- Winterize the engine by checking the
levels of antifreeze and fluids.
- Have full system checks done at least
annually. A 27-point inspection will include the coach and chassis, brakes,
lights, tires, engine fluids, coach electrical systems, and LP, water, HVAC and
refrigerator systems.
- Oil changes on gas units every 3 months or 7,500
miles, whichever comes first.
- Oil changes on diesel units every 3 months or
10,000 miles, whichever comes first.
- Generator service is based on hours.
Service it every 200-250 hours of use.
- On all RVs, it is important to
follow the instructions in your owner's manual to insure complete warranty
coverage. Extreme weather conditions may require further service or preventive
measures.
- And remember: an ounce of prevention can be worth hundreds or
even thousands of dollars.
Our thanks to Sagon for these
maintenance tips. The Sagon RV Supercenter Service Department offers all these
recommended services and more in their new 6,000 sq.ft. retail parts department
and 36-bay service center. Sagon also offers a unique roadside service called
"House Call Service." If you can't make it in or are stranded, they will come to
you and get you going again. Contact them at 800-433-6626 or visit
www.sagonrv.com.
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