Suspension-Towable; Wheels & Bearings - Coachmen RV Mirada General Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Weigh unit periodically to ensure you have loaded your unit within its weight specifications and have weight
distributed as specified in your owner's manual. If weights are exceeded, remove and/or
redistribute cargo accordingly.
SUSPENSION
✔ Inspect suspension components at least every 6-months/6,000 miles for signs of excess wear,
elongation of bolt holes, and loose fasteners.
✔ Replace worn parts if necessary.
WHEELS & BEARINGS
✔ Inspect bearings, clean and lubricate annually or at 12,000 miles.
✔ Inspect wheels regularly; if rust is noticed or paint is chipped, sand and paint with rust
preventing paint.
✔ Using a torque wrench, check wheel lug torque prior to each trip;
• 13" wheels require 50-75 ft-lbs. of torque.
• 14", 15" & 16" wheels require 90-120 ft-lbs.
BRAKES
✔ Adjust brakes after first 200 miles, then every 3,000 miles or as use requires.
✔ Make sure brake controller and brakes are properly synchronized prior to each trip.
✔ Inspect at beginning of season or annually:
• Check shoes for uneven wear, contamination or wear down to 1/8" thickness.
• Check magnets for uneven wear, replace if necessary.
• Make sure moving parts (actuator arm and spring) work freely.
• Lubricate with thin film of anti-seize compound or grease.
• Check wire connectors, replace if insulation is worn, torn or cracked.
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