qualified technician. (RV type refrigerator
only)
–
Compare water heater pilot flame with ideal
flame. Refer to the water heater OEM
operator’s manual for ideal flame. Have
cleaned and adjusted as necessary by a
qualified technician.
–
Drain and sanitize fresh water system.
–
Examine the tires for unusual wear, sidewall
defects from possible cuts, bulging and
abrasions.
–
Have brakes adjusted by a qualified service
technician.
–
Inspect propane cylinders for rust, pits,
gouges, scrapes or sharp dents. Repaint
cylinders if rust is present.
–
Inspect refrigerator combustion seals. Have
cleaned and adjusted as necessary by a
qualified RV technician. (RV type
refrigerator only)
–
Inspect refrigerator door seal.
–
Lubricate hitch ball (if applicable)
–
Lubricate tongue jack (if applicable)
Every Six Months or 6,000 Miles
–
Check pipe connections for tightness.
Tighten if necessary. Lubricate all moving
parts on the entrance steps.
–
Clean and lubricate stabilizer jacks.
–
Clean drains with approved drain cleaners.
–
Have suspension system serviced by a
qualified service technician.
–
Inspect and reseal as defined earlier in this
chapter.
–
Inspect wheels for cracks, dents or
distortion.
–
Lubricate entrance and baggage door locks.
–
Lubricate the bearing surface between the
rotating gear housing and the base plate on
the television antenna.
–
Lubricate the elevating gear on the
television antenna.
–
Lubricate the rubber quad ring on the
elevating shaft located on the television
antenna.
–
Perform routine preventative maintenance
on entire trailer and all component parts.
Every Year or 12,000 Miles
–
Check demand tank vent for obstructions.
–
Check water pump connections and
mountings for tightness.
–
Clean city water entry strainer.
–
Have brakes inspected and serviced by a
qualified technician.
–
Have furnace inspected and serviced by a
qualified technician.
–
Have propane system inspected and
serviced by a qualified technician.
–
Have the refrigerator inspected and
serviced by a qualified technician.
–
Inspect and reseal as defined earlier in this
chapter.
–
Lubricate moving parts on the awning
hardware. (Awning option only.)
–
Manually operate the pressure-temperature
control lever on the water heater.
–
Perform routine preventative maintenance
on entire trailer and all component parts.
–
Repack wheel bearings.
–
Replace battery on the carbon monoxide
detector.
–
Rotate fluorescent tubes in the light fixtures.
Every Five Years
–
Replace propane and carbon monoxide
detectors.
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SECTION 11
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
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