Coachmen RV Aurora, General Maintenance & Troubleshooting

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You will need to refer to your chassis owner's manual for maintenance instructions set by the manufacturer
of Coachmen motorhomes chassis (e.g. Workhorse, Ford, Spartan, Freightliner or Chevrolet).
TIRES AND ALIGNMENT
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Prior to each trip, perform a general exterior inspection. Inspect and monitor closely tire wear
and pressure.
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Abnormal tire wear, improper pressures and alignment can adversely affect your driving experience,
safety and motorhome performance. It is vital to have proper inflation pressures, wheel alignment,
and cargo weight distribution. Refer to Tire Maintenance on page 27.
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Follow chassis manufacturer’s recommendation for tire rotation. Some recommend a side to side
rotation only versus a front to rear rotation.
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Alignments are the responsibility of the consumer, unless otherwise noted by the
chassis manufacturer.
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Contact your authorized chassis manufacturer servicing center for any alignment and/or
tire wear concerns.
FRAME & METAL BUMPERS
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Rinse off periodically or as use requires, to remove road grime, tar, oil, mud and salt. Periodically
(every 6 months) check frame for rust and if found, sand and paint with rust-preventing paint or
undercoating.
• Be sure vehicle is on level surface and wheels blocked before working or cleaning underneath.
ENTRANCE STEPS
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Clean regularly to keep step free of mud, salt and road grime.
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Lubricate all moving parts monthly with a quality moisture and heat resistant penetrating grease.
Spray silicone and penetrating oils are not recommended.
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Kwikee steps have specific lube points. Refer to your Kwikee owner's manual for required procedures.
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Inspect for rust. If found, sand, prime and paint using a rust preventative paint.
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Keep electrical connections clean and tight.
UNDERBELLY MATERIAL
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Periodically inspect and clean underbelly material. If damaged, have your Coachmen dealer repair
as soon as possible. You may use duct tape for limited time.
RECEIVER HITCH
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Keep clean along with general frame maintenance. Sand, prime, and paint if rust is present.
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At beginning of season and monthly thereafter, clean inside of receiver tube with a wire brush and
spray with WD-40®.
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Always remove utility mount from receiver when not in use. This will prevent the utility mount from
rusting to tube.
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Periodically check bolts for tightness. They need to be torqued to 75 ft/lbs.
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FRAME & CHASSIS–MOTORIZED