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EARTHBOUND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TRAILER OWNER'S MANUAL
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING
: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN YOUR TRAVEL TRAILER CAN CAUSE PREMATURE AND
UNEXPECTED PARTS BREAKAGE AND/OR ERRATIC OPERATION THAT MAY BE HAZARDOUS.
Note
: See appliance manufacturer's literature for further information
EVERY 1,000 MILES OR 60 DAYS
Escape Window -‐ Check operation of latches and upper hinge.
*Battery -‐ Check water level
Smoke Alarm -‐ Test and replace battery as required
Tires -‐ Check tire pressure (See Specifications)),
Hitch -‐ Check for loose bolts or unusual wear.
GFI Circuit Breaker -‐ Test and record.
WARNING
: On new trailers or whenever a wheel is removed, check lug nuts at 25, 50, and 100
miles. Torque 100 ft. lbs.
EVERY 5,000 MILES OR 90 DAYS
Exterior Door locks -‐ Lubricate with dry graphite
Exterior Hinges -‐ Lubricate with light household oil
LPG Regulator -‐ Check bottom vent for obstructions
Wheel Lug Nuts -‐ Torque to 100 ft. lbs.
Break Away Switch -‐ Pull pin and lubricate with household oil
7-‐Way Plug -‐ Spray with contact cleaner.
Hitch Ball Latch -‐ Lubricate with non-‐detergent motor oil
Hitch Ball -‐ Lubricate with hitch ball lube or wheel bearing grease.
Range Exhaust Hood -‐ Clean fan blades and wash filter.
Main Door Step -‐ Lubricate moving parts and check.
* As a battery ages and becomes less efficient, the water level should be checked at more frequent levels.
EVERY 10, 000 MILES OR 6 MONTHS
Brakes -‐ Inspect, adjust or replace as necessary
Wheel Bearings -‐ Clean and repack
Tires -‐ Inspect and rotate
Spare Tire Carrier -‐ Lubricate moving parts.
Exterior -‐ Wax
EVERY YEAR
Battery -‐ Clean, neutralize and coat terminals with petroleum jelly.
A-‐Frame, Step -‐ Wire brush and paint frame at front and rear, as needed.
LP Bottles -‐ Have purged by LP supplier.
Seams -‐ Check and reseal exterior seams, windows, lights and vents.
Hitch Coupler and Ball -‐ Check for wear or damage. Assure all parts operate freely.
Replace any component if worn or damaged.
WARNING:
Always replace the light bulb on an interior or exterior light fixture with the
correct bulb for that light. Failure to heed this warning could cause fire, property damage, personal injury,
or death.
