Top 5 Maintenance and Safety Things to Remember for Your RV
Since summer is about to begin, maybe you have decided to buy an RV. Well, before you go any further on your new adventure, here are the top 5 maintenance and safety things to remember for your trip.
1. Paperwork
The first thing to remember is the paperwork. You don’t want to find yourself without it just in case something happens.
The paperwork to remember includes:
- Insurance papers
- Warranty documents
- RV registration
- Personal ID/Passport
- RV owner’s manual
- Road map/atlas
- Sewage instructions
2. Electrical and Battery
The second thing to remember is anything electrical and battery related. Since RV’s require electricity, it is important to remember these items.
Anything electrical and battery related includes:
- Power/extension cords
- Portable generator
- 20, 30, and 50 amp adapters
- Voltmeter
- Spare fuses
- Electrical tape and wire
- Spare batteries
- Battery charger
- Jumper cables
3. Holding Tanks
The third thing to remember involves anything related to holding tanks. These are important to remember because the tanks need to be cleaned and disposed of properly.
Anything holding tank related includes:
- Hose kits with hose supporters
- Buckets
- Water pressure valve
- Tank cleaner
4. Motor and Vehicle
The fourth thing to remember involves motor and vehicle essentials. To keep your RV in one place or to keep it moving when you need it to be, these items are important.
Motor and vehicle tools to remember:
- Wheel blocks
- Levelers
- Motor oil/fluids
- Tire pressure gauge
5. Other Important Items
The final thing to remember is other important items. They are important, so your trip is successful.
The other items to remember:
- Gloves: work and disposable
- Tool kit
- Flashlight
- Collapsible shovel
- Bungee cords
- Rope
- Duct tape
- Rags
- Superglue
- WD-40
- Pocket knife
- Fire extinguisher
- Tarp
- Pen and paper
After reading this list, you probably thought that this was not 5 things. Even though the list is more than 5 things, they are broken down into 5 categories to help remember. So, If you just remember these 5 maintenance and safety things for your trip, you will have a safe and successful trip for yourself and others.