Routine Maintenance
Born Free Motorcoach suggests the following
guidelines be used when operating a Born Free
Motorcoach:
Change engine oil and filter at 3000 mile
intervals. Please refer to the Chassis Owners
Manual for oil specifications.
Rotate tires at 5,000
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7,500 miles and again at
10,000
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15,000 miles.
Contact a truck alignment shop and have them
align the front end at approximately 2500
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4000 miles. If the motorcoach pulls to one
side, immediate alignment is necessary.
Failure to take immediate action can result in
severe tire wear and create a very hazardous
driving condition.
Service the auxiliary generator per the
manufacturer’s guidelines.
Wash regularly with a mild soap – do not use
abrasive cleaners.
Seal the motorcoach twice each year using a
good polymer sealant.
By
nature of construction, RV’s have various
roof mounted equipment, screws, seams and
joints where water may penetrate the roof if a
water tight seal is not maintained.
Roof
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top sealants are subject to expansion
and contraction from temperature changes and
outside elements which may cause cracking,
which could result in a water leak.
It is the owner’s responsibility to have
these
seams periodically checked and maintained to
prevent future water leaks.
Check the caulking twice each year and
replace if needed. A rubberized silicone
caulking is recommended.
Travel Tips
Some traveling tips to keep in mind when you’re on
the road with your Born Free Motorcoach:
Remember to “think high and wide”
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save the
top and sides of your motorcoach.
Keep an eye on service station attendants.
They may accidentally fill your water tanks
with gas or vice
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versa. They may also fill
your motorcoach with the wrong type of fuel.
Use manned toll gates – you will typically be
charged one class more than a car. States may
or may not require you to stop at weigh
stations.
Check the oil every time you stop for fuel.
Check wheel lug nuts before each trip begins.
Do not leave food or odor
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causing materials in
your vehicle for extensive periods of time.
Once a month, inspect your fire extinguisher for
proper charge. It’s also a good idea if everyone
using the motorcoach knows where the fire
extinguisher is located and how to use it in case
of an emergency.
Conduct a tour of your vehicle before departure
to ensure all compartment doors are closed and
locked, cabinet doors are closed, and
refrigerator doors are secured.
First
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time motorcoach owners may have a
tendency to crowd the centerline of the
highway. Check your mirrors frequently to
prevent this from happening.
When fogging appears on the motorcoach’s
windows, an excessive amount of humidity
exists inside the vehicle. In extreme cold
conditions, the humidity can turn to frost or ice.
To alleviate this excess moisture problem, open
a roof vent slightly or open a window.
Operating power vents will also help.
Taste the water before filling your fresh water
tank.
Conserve water when taking a shower by taking
“sea showers”. Wet down and soap from water
saved in lavatory, then use the on/off button on
the showerhead. Turn the water on and rinse.
Dump sewage only at approved dumping
stations.
During peak camping season, phone ahead for a
camping spot.
Sleeping bags save work. They take less space
than blankets and are usually warmer.
Some states will not allow you to pass through
highway tunnels with LP gas on board your
vehicle. If your route includes a tunnel, check
with authorities before venturing out.
Emergency items you should have in the
motorcoach:
a.
Flashlight
b.
First Aid Kit
c.
Emergency Flares
d.
Tool Box
e.
Plastic Bucket
f.
Tow Chain / Rope
g.
Wheel Blocks (for leveling) / Extra
Jacks
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