SECTION 11
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
Daily
_ Ensure propane detector operation light is
green in color.
_ Recharge battery after each use.
Weekly
_ Check propane lines for leaks.
_ Check tire pressure and wear. Make sure
tires are cold when checking the tire
pressure.
_ Test propane, smoke and carbon
monoxide detectors.
Monthly
_ Check fire extinguisher pressure. Refer to
the fire extinguisher label for specific
instructions.
_ Clean and lubricate the coupler. (if
applicable)
_ Test the ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI)
Every Three Months or 3,000 Miles
_ Check propane lines for leaks.
_ Check wheel nuts at specified intervals to
listed torque values. Re-torque as needed.
Refer to the axle manufacturer’s manual.
_ Check, clean, tighten and lubricate battery
cables.
_ Compare refrigerator pilot flame with ideal
flame. Refer to the refrigerator OEM
operator’s manual for ideal flame. Have
cleaned and adjusted as necessary by a
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 technician. (RV type
refrigerator only)
_ Inspect refrigerator door seals.
_ Lubricate hitch ball. (if applicable)
_ Lubricate tongue jack. (if applicable)
Every Six Months or 6,000 Miles
_ Check pipe and fitting 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.
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