This course RV102 – Preventive Maintenance, I will discuss the concept of what needs to be done on a regular basis. I recommend you do all of these, but I know some of you may not feel comfortable doing some of the tasks, like working on the electrical system and that is ok. Keep in mind this is for those new to RVing, so if you are a mechanic or an RV Tech this may seem very elementary to you, it is written that way intentionally, for example you will NOT find anything in here on how to lubricate wheel bearings, this is just for the newbies to get started in the beginnings of preventive maintenance.
Safety is always paramount, if you are not comfortable doing something then make sure you find (and pay if you must) someone who is comfortable and feels safe doing those checks.
You want to be able to use your RV without having to say bye to it for months at a time while it is being repaired, so doing the maintenance may help that to NOT happen.
As I’ve heard and talked to people, 80% of issues that happen in your RV can be handled by most people with a little learning and some tools. If you’d like to be able to fix things in your RV, look at taking this self-study course from RV Tech Course, an approved course from National RV Training Academy (NRVTA): “80% of the problems we have with our RVs are Easy to Access and Easy to Fix if someone will just show us how”. If you want to step up your RV maintenance to the next level, then take that course.
This is the video for Lessons 1.1-1.4
How important are the prongs on your shore cord?
What is Hot Skin Condition?
Lesson 1.3: 120v AC GFCI, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, what are they and why should you care.
Lesson 1.4: Polarity and Checking a Campground Pedestal, why is that important?
Lesson 2.1: Battery Types, Mostly maintenance and maintenance free and the subtypes.
Lesson 2.2: Wet Cell Battery Maintenance
Lesson 2.3: Steps to check Wet Cell Batteries
Lesson 2.4 Maintenance for all types of batteries.
Lesson 3.1: Propane Leak Test
Lesson 3.2: Furnace Maintenance
Lesson 3.3: RV Absorption Refrigerator Maintenance
Lesson 3.4: Water Heater Maintenance
Lesson 4.1: Roof
Lesson 4.2: Lights
Lesson 4.3: Sides
Lesson 4.4: Slides
Lesson 4.5: Windows
Lesson 4.6: Motorhome Only (Windshield Wipers)
Lesson 5.1: Tire Pressure
Lesson 5.2: Tire Tread
Lesson 5.3: Tires DOT Codes
Lesson 5.4: Tires Visible Damage
Lesson 5.5: Tires Torque of Lug Nuts
Introduction to Winterization
Prep Work Winterization
Winterization Steps
Storing your RV
Lesson 9.1: Emergency Exit Windows
Lesson 9.2: Detectors
Lesson 9.3: Fire Extinguisher
Lesson 9.4: Fire Blankets
Lesson 12.1: Tank Chemicals
Lesson 12.2: Drain Valve Lubricant
Lesson 12.3: Toilet Seal Lubricant
Lesson 12.1: Tank Chemicals
Lesson 12.2: Drain Valve Lubricant
Lesson 12.3: Toilet Valve Lubricant
Lesson 14 - Refrigerator/Freezer
Lesson 14.1: Leveling
Lesson 14.2: Doors, Drip Pan, Drip Tube
Lesson 14.3: Cooling Time