RV breakdown
Filed Under (Others) by dan on 27-10-2009
Routine Check-ups
It’s been said that the best offense is a good defense, but I don’t buy it here. One must be aggressive in terms of preventive care and routine maintenance to keep vehicles running smoothly – and from looking foolish watching your motorhome billow smoke 150 miles outside Albuquerque. Waiting to handle trouble after it comes, dooms us into logging time spent waiting for tow trucks and frantically getting your cell phone to work as traffic blasts by at 75 mph. The best way to keep things nice-nice is to follow the maintenance suggestions listed in your owner’s manual to the letter, meaning scheduled visits to your friendly neighbor service center for regular service. Think of it like going to the dentist – the longer you put it off, the more painful it becomes.
The Walk-Around
Hopefully, embracing a Type A personality when it comes to a strict routine of oil changes, radiator flushes, and engine once-overs will keep you out of trouble. However, vigilance is a full time job, meaning one should always be on the lookout for potential trouble. Consider the much-storied "walk-around" before departing on any sizable trip as your last defense between clear sailing and a buzzing "check engine" light on the dash. Yes, this simply means, well, walking around your RV. Examine the ground for puddles of fluid, grab the tire pressure gage and measure your tires, look underneath the chassis for items that seem out of place – like that giant sucking hole under the living room. This is also a good time to make sure exterior compartments are properly latched, awnings and antennas are retracted, towing connections are secure, and the like.
Affordable Cover
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