Maintenance
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At Least Twice A Year
Check windshield wiper operation. Clean wiper blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid. Wiper blades should be
replaced at least once a year.
Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
Check parking brake system - put the brake on and see if it will hold on a moderate hill. If not, get it repaired.
Check head lamp alignment - shine your low beam headlights on a wall. The light patterns should be the same height.
Measure headlight height at the vehicle with a yardstick - the light patterns should be the almost same height or slightly less
with your vehicle level. If not, get the headlights aligned.
Check lap and shoulder belts for wear and function. Replace any belts with frayed spots or that do not smoothly retract into
their holders.
Inspect appliance vents to ensure they are free from dirt, insects, spider webs and/or nests.
Inspect black water tank vent and remove any debris or other obstructions. The black water tank vent is on the roof,
passenger side, in the bathroom area.
Clean air conditioner filter. See air conditioner manual for details.
Thoroughly clean and wax the roof of the van. To wash the solar panel, use a garden hose to rinse dirt off the panel. Do not
scrub it with a brush or otherwise apply any abrasive material to the solar panel surface. Rinsing the panel two or three times
a year to remove excess dirt is all you need to do to keep the panel operating at full output.
With the tanks empty, add one cup of mineral oil and one cup of hot water to the black and grey tanks.
At Least Once a Year
Lubricate all door hinges, locks and latches, especially the exposed hinges on exterior doors. These will freeze up and cause
damage to the doors if neglected.
Have appliances tested and cleaned.
Wax & polish and protect exterior surfaces. The wheels are coated aluminum - there is no bare aluminum on the vehicle, so
do not use aluminum polish on any surface of your Roadtrek. The wheel center caps are chrome.
