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LANCE TRAILER INSPECTION AND SERVICE INTERVALS
Item Service Required Service Interval
Before Every 3 Every 6 Every
Each Mo’s Mo’s Year
Use
Axle Attachment Bolts Check by Lance Trailer dealer. n
Breakaway Brakes Check operation. n
Breakaway Battery Fully charged, connections clean n
Breakaway Switch Test operation, connections clean n
Brakes, all types Check operation. n
Shoes and Drums Adjust. First 200 mi., ea. 3,000 miles
Check for scoring and wear. n
Brakes, Electric
Magnets Inspect for wear and current draw. 6 months or 6,000 miles
Controller (in tow vehicle) Check for correct amperage and modulation. 6 months or 6,000 miles
Coupler and Hitch Ball Check for cracks, pits, flats. Replace w/ball &
coupler having GVW. Grease. Check locking
device &replace when worn. n
Fifth Wheel and Pin Grease. Replace when worn. n
Jack, Drop Leg Grease gears at top. n
Lights and Signals Check for proper operation. Verify connection
is clean and tight. n
Structure
Trailer body Wash as needed to remove salt and liquid de-icer
Rubber mats and floor Remove mats and wash both sides. Wash floor. n
Hinges, doors and dividers Inspect. Repair or replace damaged, worn or
broken parts. n
Frame members Inspect all frame members, bolts & rivets.
Repair or replace damaged, worn or broken parts. n
Welds Inspect all welds. Repair as needed. n
Slide-Out Clean dirt buildup. Lubricate slides, shafts and gears. n
Roof Vents Clean dirt buildup. Lubricate hinges. n
Windows Clean dirt buildup. Lubricate window slides. n
Tires Check tire pressure when cold. Inflate as needed. n
Rotate tires. Every 5,000 miles
Inspect treads & sidewalls thoroughly. Replace
tire when treads are worn or a sidewall has a bulge. n
Wheel Bearings (Hubs)
Grease Fitting Lubricated
Bearings Check for free running and lubricate. Every 12,000 mi. or 1 yr.
Lug Bolts and Hub Check and tighten. Check for tightness before every use.
Check torque; After first 10, 25 & 50
miles; After any impact; Annually; & At
start of towing season.
Rims Inspect for cracks & dents. Replace as needed. After any impact or 1 yr.