RV Maintenance Tips

Above, The Beast at Deer Creek Valley RV Park in Topeka, Kansas. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

If you are an RVer and take a trip somewhere and after setting up camp, you find that something doesn't work or is sticking, it means that proper maintenance wasn't done.

The Mountain Grove News-Journal has posted three tips on RV maintenance. I regularly do all three on a monthly basis.

They begin with:

(NAPSI)—In order to truly enjoy the great outdoors, routine RV maintenance is essential. These three tasks will help extend the life of your RV, quiet squeaking parts and prevent breakdowns. Check your owner's manual because timing and instructions vary by vehicle.

The first of the three tasks is to check for squeaks and sticking:

Here's a good way to tell your rig's slide-outs, windows and doors aren't getting the care they need—they squeak and stick! Avoid wear and tear by regularly lubricating your rig's moving parts to prevent costly repairs. 

Restore quiet to the campground by using the new 3-IN-ONE RVcare Slide-Out Silicone Lube to lubricate, waterproof and protect against rust, corrosion and squeaks! The 3-IN-ONE RVcare Window & Track Dry Lube leaves a clear, protective film that reduces friction without attracting dirt and debris, which can clog tracks over time. Both products are safe to use on metal, wood, vinyl and most plastics.

To see what the other two maintenance tasks are, go here.