Auto-Trail Motor Home Annual Checklist.
Introduction
It makes good sense to check over your motor home at least
ever year. If you tend not to use it much during the winter
months, check it over before storing it.Any defect, repairs or
adjustments can then be made without rushing.At the start of
the new season, check and clean the motor home inside and
out, lubricate and top up any systems that may have been
missed in the autumn and get ready to enjoy another year of
fantastic holidays and weekends away.
1. Body Mounting
Body to chassis: Examine all fixings holding the body to the
chassis. These may be direct connections or via sub frame.
Check that all fixings are present and tight.
Body to cab: Examine the joint between the body and the
cab for any signs of movement. Check that the sealing media
are sound.
Body retention (de-mountables): Check that the body
retaining gear is serviceable and tight. Check that the body
support struts are serviceable and tight.
2.Windows
Window fitments and operation:
Check that the window glazing rubber or seal is in good
condition and that there is no sign of deterioration or
cracking. Check that the windows open and close easily
and smoothly. On top hung windows ensure that the fixing of
the top hinge rail is satisfactory. Check that there is a good
weather seal when the window is closed and latched. Ensure
all catches and stays operate satisfactorily. Repair or replace
any defective parts.
3. External Doors
Security: Check hinges and catches for satisfactory operation
and ensure that the doors are held securely shut when
latched. Check that keys and internal latches lock the doors
properly. Check that any device designed to hold the door in
an open position is fitted correctly and operates positively.
Seals: Ensure that the door seals are in good general
condition and are free from cracking and other signs of
deterioration. Check that when the door is closed it provides
a weather tight seal.
4. Internal Doors
Security: Check that the hinges and catches are in good
condition and operate properly. Ensure that the doors are
securely shut when latched.
Safety:
Check that any device to hold door closed can be
operated from both sides of the door to enable it to be
opened in an emergency.
5. Chassis or Under-body Attachments
Corner steadies:
Check that the attachments to the chassis
are reliable. Make sure that the steadies work smoothly and
do not wobble when in extended position. Lubricate the
screws.
Folding step:
Check the step pivots for satisfactory operation
or signs of wear. Check that the retaining mechanisms holds
the step securely when closed. If a warning light is fitted,
check that the switch is working.
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