ctate01
Verdi, NV
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Thanks for the info. We are full-time as of September 15. We sold everything and really do not know what we are doing. Carol & Lance
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Valpo Camper
Valpo, Indiana
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Engine oil and filter.
Spark plugs or glow plugs (gas/diesel)
Transmission service
Engine air filter
differential service
check all bulbs in and outside
Brakes inspections
And the always forgoten area
THE TOAD
2005 Gulfstream Conquest LE 28 foot
2018 Wrangler JLU - pulling duty as a daily and toad
2012 Audi A7 - daily fun car
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trace
USA
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If you have ducted air conditioning, clean the interior intake vent screens.
Trace
Dodge ~ Teton
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NMRambler
Los Alamos,NM
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Good advice. I will add one more thing that is out of site and out of mind until needed. Check the spare tires on all TV, Trailers Toads and motorhomes. Should do that about every three months minimum.![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/eek.gif "eek")
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Mutha Load
Montgomery, AL
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Is there a good maintenance log out there for stuff like this? We're starting to full-time this summer...how do you keep track of it all?
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trace
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This list is a good starting point, gained from experience. I also read all the manuals (in a HUGE binder) that came with my 5er. Lots of good stuff there. And I have grilled every RV tech I've seen, including one who was service manager for RVs for 25 years.
I have found with a little TLC, my 5er takes really good care of me.
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Ron-W3FJW
Tacoma WA
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Don M. wrote:Coming from a newbie, Checking the wiring for lose connectors, harness, bulbs. No fun about finding lose, broken or shorted wire for your water pump when you need it the most! A dab of electrical grease helps in preventing corrosion in the connectors and bulbs
Electrical grease, use the NONCONDUCTING kind. Vaseline works good, is cheap, available every where. Probably in your medicine cabinet as well.
Ron
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Perpetual Vacationer
Currently central CA
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Firedude, thanks for the tips! I've been full-timing for seven months (can we say rookie?) so your tips are invaluable!
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fullmoonoversalem
Alaska
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This was excellent advice and a big help. I printed it and am adding it to the binder my DH and I keep to review.
I am trying to compile a checklist of all the annual, bianual, monthly, weekly, and daily maintainence and also a checklist to help us get into a routine when setting up and taking down camp.
Thaanks,
Suka and RJ
2017 Coachmen Galleria
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onthecoach
Lebanon, Ohio
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Hi DianeOK---
Thanks for the tip on the W/D!! I never thought of that! We have a 40' motorhome...the W/D is encased (built-in) to the wall....how do I find that vent area to clean it out??
thanks!
Lynn
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