Travel Trailer Maintenance on the Road
As a responsible travel trailer owner, you try to stay on top of maintenance tasks and keep your camper in good working order. However, no matter what you do, there may be an issue that causes you to perform some maintenance while you’re on the road. Whether you’re having to park at the shoulder or deal with a repair at the campground, these tips will help.
Carry Tools With You
You can’t fix much of anything if you don’t have the right tools handy! To that end, you’ll want to keep a tool kit on your travel trailer or in your towing vehicle that contains items like extra light bulbs, spare tires, an air compressor, screwdrivers, wrenches, duct tape, fasteners, hammers, pliers, a tire jack, and silicone lubricant.
Always Do a Pre-Trip Inspection
Preventing the need for maintenance in the first place is a worthy goal, and this can be achieved by doing a through inspection, inside and out, of your travel trailer before you begin your trip. Check all your systems and make sure they run properly. Test your slide-outs and check seals; lubricate these as needed. Make sure all of your tires are in good condition and aired up correctly.
Get Access to Roadside Assistance
Sometimes, you simply won’t be able to make the necessary repairs yourself, which means calling in an expert. Check with your insurance company to see if they offer a roadside assistance program that services travel trailers and keep this number in your phone. It may also be beneficial to look up some repair shops in the states you’re traveling in that you could get your travel trailer towed to if you needed it.
Need assistance with travel trailer maintenance? Get in touch with the MYRV service department to schedule an appointment with our team of professional mechanics. We can answer any questions you’re having about how to repair your travel trailer and get you back on the road quickly.
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