If your next family vacation is a camping trip, traveling with an RV is a huge convenience. Everything you need goes with you, so you don’t have to worry about how comfortable you will be sleeping outdoors. Much like keeping up maintenance on your everyday vehicle, you need to make sure you maintain your RV camper as well. Take a look at these five RV maintenance tips for things you need to check on before you take your next camping trip.
Get a Maintenance Check
Schedule a regular maintenance check before you get your RV camper on the road. Making sure your RV is safe for travel is imperative to the success of your trip. You do not want something to go wrong on the way to your campsite or even while you are camping. Make an appointment to get your RV checked before you begin traveling.
Check Your Wet Cell Battery’s Water Levels
Make sure your wet cell battery’s water levels are all correct. Checking these water levels will help your trip to run smoothly without any hitches. When scheduling your RV maintenance appointment, have them ensure the water levels are where they should be.
Run and Clean Your Air Conditioner Ducts and Vents
Have your air conditioner ducts and vents cleaned before your next outdoor adventure. If your air conditioner is not functioning properly, it could cause discomfort for you and your family if it gets too warm. You are going to make sure you can control the temperature in your RV camper for the entirety of your camping trip to keep everyone comfortable.
Check and Top off All Fluid Levels
Have the maintenance department check and top off all fluid levels on your RV camper. Traveling will require you to ensure your vehicle is up to date. It is unsafe to travel with any vehicle that has improper fluid levels.
Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Safety should be your number one priority, and making sure your smoke and carbon dioxide detectors are working should be high up on your list of things to do. Making sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning properly must be a priority. You need to ensure these detectors are working so your family remains safe on your next trip.
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