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Greasing and Servicing
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The electrical and propane systems will need to be checked over by an RV service technician. The lug nut torque requirements
are 100ft lbs.
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WARNING! Never use the levelling jacks to lift the trailer completely from the ground for any reason including servicing, repair
work or tire changes. To do so would cause the trailer to become unstable and unsafe. Always useful proper lifting equipment or
have the work completed at an approved service location.
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The servicing schedule may be affected by your usage amount and operating conditions. Discuss your intended use and servicing
timetable with your dealership to find the optimum schedule for your OP15. It is always better to attend to or catch small problems
early or before they occur rather than allowing problems to become larger or impact other systems or areas of your trailer. Failure
to service your trailer in a timely manner may mean that issues may full outside of or void your warranty due to failure to complete
proper maintenance (neglect).
The servicing requirements are:
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Check the wheel bearings every year - ensure these are checked by a qualified service technician.
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Check the lug nuts every 2000 miles - this includes the spare tires nuts.
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Check the tire pressure every 2000 miles - the tire sticker on the interior of the door will supply the appropriate pressure.
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Have the dual coil suspension serviced every year; a dealership will complete the following services:
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Check and ensure the Zerk fittings on the suspension are in good condition and that these are removed and the suspen-sion
well oiled.
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Utilize a grease gun kit and some Moly-Grease .
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Check that the coil suspension is well greased (Moly-Grease suitable for suspension coils will also be acceptable here).
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Grease the hitch with some compound similar to Reese Heavy Duty Hitch Lubricant .
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Winterize the water tanks (see water system care & maintenance section).
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Look for signs of chipped paint around the body work. We can supply a cover paint kit to dress this.
GREASING & SERVICING
TRAILER MAINTENANCE cont.
TRAILER MAINTENANCE cont.
• Battery type: AGM.
• Best way to charge: Apply saturated charge to prevent sulfation; can remain on charge with correct float voltage.
• Charge methods: Constant voltage to 2.40-2.45V/cell, float at 2.25-2.30V/cell. Battery should stay cool -- no fast charge
possi-ble.
• Charge time: 14-16 hours.
• Discharge: Can endure high peak currents. Avoid full discharges. Charge after each use.
• Storage: Keep cells at >2.05V. Apply topping charge every 6 months to prevent sulfation.
• Disposal: Toxic. Do not dispose. Electrolyte corrosive. Profitable to recycle.
• How to prolong battery life:
• Limit deep cycling.
• Do not deep-cycle starter battery.
• Apply fully saturation charge.
• Avoid heat.
• Transport : Flooded: Class 8 restrictions, provide “corrosive” label. Non-spillable: Class 8 exempt.
BATTERY CARE & MAINTENANCE
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