In this RV video, our RV expert demonstrates some of the RV pre-trip checks and preventive maintenance checks you should perform prior to leaving on an RV trip.
Top Tips From This Video
- Always be sure to check your tires for the proper air pressure when they are cold
- If your tires show signs of damage, do not drive on them
- discoloration around lug nuts are an indication they are loose
- Secure items in your storage compartments and lock all doors
- Properly stow all hoses
- Raise any stabilizer jacks or leveling jacks
- Check all fluids in you RV or two vehicle to ensure they aren’t low
- Make sure all slideouts are in the travel position
- Lower your TV antenna, awning and retract steps
- Fill the fresh water holding tank with enough potable water to get to your desitnation
- Check all the hitch work, breaks and lights
- Check lights on the RV and the tow vehcile
- If towing, preform a break check before each trip
- Take a walk through the RV interior to make sure everything is secured and locked correctly
- Always perform a final walk around one last time before leaving
KOA’s resident RV expert, Mark Polk, and his wife Dawn started RV Education 101 in 1999. Since that time RV Education 101 has helped educate millions of RV owners and RV enthusiasts on how to properly and safely use and maintain their RV. Mark’s favorite past times are RVing in their 35-foot Type A motorhome, and restoring vintage RVs, classic cars and trucks. For more information on how to learn about RVs the easy way, visit RV Education 101. Be sure to check out their RV Online Training Site too!
