Photo: Diana Leblanc
OK, all of you know that my RV, RV Nana 2, is a beautiful 2008 Roadtrek with everything I need to hit the road on a minute’s notice. I always have it ready to go and it’s not unusual at all for me to just decide to head to central Texas to check out the antique stores or head to the coast to watch the waves.
In order to be ready to go, I have to make sure and keep it maintained. When I bought the RoadTrek, Eric at my office gave me some strict instructions for maintenance and I have been doing them religiously ever sense. It’s amazing that a few minutes every few weeks can save me so much hassle. Here are just a few of the items on my check list.
Photo: Diana Leblanc
1. Turn on the engine and let it run for a while. I normally hop in anddrive for about 30 minutes just to run it.
2. Turn on the generator and let it run. Again, I do this while I take
my little drive.
3. Check the ceiling vent and all areas for leaks. I haven’t had any
yet, but I want to discover them before they get too bad. RVs are
notorious for little leaks and the key to repairs is to catch the leak
early.
4. Twice a year I check all the batteries. I’m not talking about engine
batteries. I mean the batteries in the LP detector, the house batteries,
even all the flashlight batteries. I like to be prepared.
5. I also take the time to move the RV out of the driveway and level it
up on the street in front of the house. This is the time for me to turn
on the refrigerator and make sure it is still cooling properly.
These are small steps that have helped me to enjoy the time I have to be in the RV, not on the side of the road or in a repair facility. I always have a notebook in the glove box with an ongoing TO DO list for the RV. It has everything from items I need to buy to restock before the next trip to a list of the maintenance I have done. And yes, my cell phone is a great help with my RV maintenance. I set a reminder on my phone every 30 days to help me remember to do all of this. It works.
Happy trails!