The following are Maintenance Suggestions by Vellner Leisure Products
Refer to Owners Manuals for the Manufacturers
Suggested Maintenance Schedules
After Every camping trip
o Drain black, gray and fresh water tanks along with water heater
o Refill black tank with holding tank chemical and a minimum of
10-15 gallons of water – do not do this if there is a possibility of freezing.
Regularly
o Clean inside air conditioner filter, (they are washable).
o Check roof top air conditioner unit – check fins to make sure clean and straight.
o Refrigerator roof vent and side wall vent – make sure no birds have made
nests behind or in vents.
o Roof should be washed regularly to removed dirt and tree sap.
It should also be checked for damaged and cracked caulking.
Monthly
o Battery water level (when using, not necessary if unit is in storage
for the winter and will not be plugged in).
o Tires – check pressures; inflate to pressures stamped on sides of tires,
check for tire wear or damage.
Yearly
o Refrigerator – check owners manual, there is an owners maintenance
sheet that explains what needs to be checked and recorded.
o Lubricate plastic worm gear on TV antenna.
o Lubricate glide room rails and slide mechanism.
o Lubricate awning sliding arms.
General Maintenance
o Lubricate door hinges and locks in the spring and fall.
o Wheel lug nuts - tighten to specs listed in your unit information packet,
this will be listed in the axle brochure.
o Lubricate fifth wheel hitch as per hitch owners manual as instructed during orientation
o Weight Distribution Hitch (used on Travel Trailers) - lubricate hitch ball and bar
sockets. Refer to owners manual or per instructions given during orientation.
o Lubricate entry step hinges and pins.
Spring
o Check LP Gas/Propane detector – make sure it works if LP Gas/Propane
is present. (See detector owners manual)
o Install new batteries in smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector.
o Check roof for any damages or cracked caulking around vents, antennas, front,
rear and side roof moldings.
o Check for cracked caulking around windows, doors and side moldings.
Fall
o Remove RV batteries
o Remove batteries in smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. If batteries
are not removed, the detectors will start beeping sometime during the winter.
o Winterize RV to prevent damage to water system. Call the service department at
Vellner Leisure Products for an appointment.
o Check roof for any damages or cracked caulking around vents, antennas, front, rear
and side roof moldings.
o Check for cracked caulking around windows, doors and side moldings.
Every 8500 km
o Repack wheel bearings and check brakes.