Long trip maintenance checklist / Suggestions

**Steven@147** · 03-29-2023, 09:59 AM

All of the above plus a general inspection of all the slide seals, maybe treating them if its been awhile, inspection of all the exterior trim seals, roof, maybe remove the basement wall and look behind it for any potential issues. Check your RV spare tire for tight up against the frame, air and tire wench.

**Tall Paul** · 03-29-2023, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by Steven@147

Check your RV spare tire for tight up against the frame, air and tire wench.

Thanks Steve. I probably should have mentioned we stay in the RV for 60 nights per year. As a retired guy with many decades of RV experience, I do putt around the rig every time to do the normal maintenance and fix up. It’s just been 20 years since I did a trip over 2,000 miles. The tire is a good reminder.

**traveldawg** · 03-30-2023, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by Tall Paul

interesting. I wouldn’t think I’d need to replace but it is on the list to check. The rv is on concrete and the tires facing the Sun are covered (and it in Portland so not the blazing Sun of some places). My previous RV was stored at my home under a roof (no sides) and I never had any issues. Is this a common problem for a 3 year old rv?

It's not the mileage or usage of the tires that gets ya - it's the age. You tires should be old enough yet to replace but check the date code on the sidewall (lots of google info about how/where if you don't already know).

My one maintenance item would be to take a 100 or 200 mile trip before you head out just to be sure all the drive train (tires, suspension, etc.) work OK along with the hydraulics for the slides and jacks.