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TART
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When Spring is just around the corner or you
are ready for a trip your motorhome will require
some preparation for a fresh start to your
camping season.
The following checklist will help ensure a
trouble-free camping season:
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Inspect and work all interior and exterior
latches and locks (lube if necessary).
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Make sure the batteries are fully charged
and installed correctly.
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Turn ON the motorhome 12-volt battery
disconnect switch.
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Inspect the 30-amp power cord and
carefully clean the contacts if necessary.
Plug in the 30-amp power cord to an
appropriate power source.
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Turn on the interior 12-volt lights and
check outlets for polarity. If needed,
replace any blown fuses. Check the circuit
breakers and test the GFCI circuits.
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Inspect and test all safety alarms (if
needed, replace any drained or
discharged batteries). If you have a
defective or damaged safety alarm,
replace it immediately.
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Inspect and turn on the LP gas system. If
you have any questions, contact your RV
dealer or a qualified LP gas service
representative for assistance.
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If the LP gas system is functioning
properly, test the pilot lights on range,
refrigerator, furnace and water heater.
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Inspect the leveling jacks for operation. If
needed, perform maintenance as per the
manufacturer’s information.
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Test all exterior and interior lights. Replace
any burned out bulbs.
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Prepare the chassis portion of the
motorhome for the camping season in
accordance with the Chassis Guide.
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Inspect the tires for wear, cracks and
inflation pressure.
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Wash the exterior of the motorhome.
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Do a sealant inspection and repair as
necessary.
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De-winterize and sanitize the fresh water
system according to the instructions in
Sec. 5 Plumbing Section
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Connect a towed vehicle to motorhome
and test all connections and lights.
M
AINTENANCE
C
HECKLIST
This list is a quick reference sheet for
suggested areas of regular maintenance.
Make sure that you review all literature
supplied with your motorhome by the various
OEMs. To perform maintenance items as
suggested here, refer to the appropriate OEM
operator’s manual.
Prior to First Trip
• Have the propane lines tested for leaks by a
qualified service technician.
• Test the propane, smoke and carbon
monoxide alarms.
• Sanitize the fresh water system.
• Check the wheel nuts at specified intervals
to listed torque values, re-torque as needed
(refer to the Chassis Guide).
• Open all windows and the entry door, then
start the furnace. Leave the windows and
door open and the furnace on until the odor
from the initial use of the furnace is fully
dissipated.
First Two-Hundred Miles
• Check the wheel nuts at specified intervals
to listed torque values, re-torque as needed
(refer to the Chassis Guide).
• Have the brakes adjusted by a qualified
service technician.
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SECTION 9
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
WARNING
It is important that you read and follow the
maintenance instructions listed in your
Chassis Guide (the following list is only a
supplement). Failure to follow both lists
could be detrimental to the proper
operation of your RV or cause failures
which can cause property damage and
personal injury.
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