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7/29/2019

The top ten most ignored maintenance items

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                                          Harp’s RV Service, harpsrv.com
                                    183 Flocchini Circle, Lincoln, CA 95648
                                      916.434.9151 / harpsrv@hotmail.com
 
                                          “Saving Time and Saving Money”
                                            Better to Prepare than Repair
 
                        THE TOP TEN MOST IGNORED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
 
 
  1. BATTERIES: 6V OR 12V-CHECK ONCE A MONTH WHEN CHARGED SHOULD BE 12.8-14.2V
  • Proper Charging and watering of batteries
  • Add on battery watering system
  • 10amp charger, upgraded converter, solar panels with charge controller
  • Check connections, put batteries away charged, install cutoff if don’t have one
     2.  Roof-Check 2x’s a year
  • Know what type of roof you have for care and maintenance-fiberglass, TPO, rubber or metal
  • Proper caulking used for roof type, 100% silicone or Dicor, carry a patch kit
  • 303 all plastics,  Ventmates -right one for vent type
  • Careful inspection of all seams - where cap meets roof and moldings
  • Rubber roof life is 10-15 years - use proper cleaners, no orange cleaner
 
    3. WATER HEATER-FLUSH 2x’s a year
  • Thoroughly flush and replace anode if necessary 2x’s a year
  • Blow out area with air hose or canned air
  • Put flea collar in compartment to stop spiders and bugs
  • Can be used on 110v & propane at the same time for quicker return
  • Most use of propane, light 20minutes before is propane only
  • Exterior bug screen
    4. TIRES-check every trip
  • Know the age of your tires-5 to 7 years maximum
  • Proper Inflation for the tires is critical-check when cold and change of altitude
  • Inflate to pressure listed on tire, make sure proper load rating
  • Cover Tires when stored-303 side walls, NO PETROLIUM DISTILLANTS
  • When leveling make sure tire imprint is completely on chock or block
  • Never level without all tires touching the ground or block
  • Tire monitors, tire gauges and stainless steel inflators
 
 
 
5.    FRESH WATER SYSTEM-sanitize once a year
  • Sanitize – article on website
  • Water pump Filter AND ALL FILTERS CHECKED, USE EXTERIOR WATER FILTER
  • Water regulator, Quick Connections and proper water hose and screens
 
6.   SANITATION SYSTEMS
  • Always keep chemical with water in holding tank-do not leave dry
  • Water – float then dump – Water, Water!
  • Chemical – spread out, with a gallon of water / TP RV only
  • Outside clear fitting – Keep black valve closed
  • Wand for toilet, Add on rinser for toilet, roof jack for venting
  • Gray water chemical about every 2nd or 3rd trip
  • Happy Bowl
 
7.      REFRIGERATOR-service once a year  
  • Clean burner, check thermostat, make sure venting clear
  • Check plug behind access door to make sure secure, keep area clean, blowout with compressor or canned air, flea collar
  • Put a thermometer in refrigerator-don’t guess
  • Always make sure level-check with bubble level in freezer
  • Allow 1-2 days prior to trip to cool down-put COLD food in only
  • Put add on fan on inside and if necessary, on coils in back
  • If refrigerator is on slide-check for proper venting
  • NEVER run the refrigerator on propane while traveling down the road
 
 
8.    ROOF AIR CONDITIONER-service once a year
  • Check bolts, filter, gasket, at least once a year
  • Ducted A/C’s have filter at individual 6” registers
  • Make sure combs on back are not crushed, pull shroud to check for obstructions and make sure weep holes are clear
 
8B.    FURNACE-service once a year
  • Bug screen for exterior
  • Uses a lot of propane and 12v power
  • Blow out with air hose
 
 
 
 
         9.     SLIDES-service 2x’s a year
                              
  • Lube and check gaskets at least 2x’s a year
  • Use 303 protectant on gaskets-make sure not curled under
  • If out more than a week, pull in and then put back out to reset leveling
  • Most have a manual bypass - find out if yours does
  • Put a topper over your slide to prevent leakage
 
       
       
#10 is one of the most important!
 
10.   PROPANE-service once a year
  • Monimeter (gas check) at least once a year
  • Turn off gas while going down the road – most insurance don’t allow
  • Spray fitting with non-ammonia product
  • Detectors replaced every 5 years
  • When in doubt don’t. There is no such thing as a little leak
 
 

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