Care And Maintenance Charts - forest river Travel Trailer Owner's Manual

Care and Maintenance Charts

Storage Preparation
When storing your RV for the winter, certain precautions
need to be taken to protect your unit. Be sure to talk with
your local dealer concerning any special requirements,
for storage, in your particular geographic location. The
following steps are general and your dealer can help you
choose those which are most appropriate for your needs.
Before Each Trip
Item Procedure
Windows and Check vinyl seals when washing exte-
Doors rior.
Check seals for damage and repair as
needed.
Lubricate door hinges and step com-
ponents with WD40.
Adjust and lubricate window latches
with WD40.
Lube all door locks and strike pockets.
Water and Check drainage systems for leaks and
Drainage road damage.
Electrical Check GFCI circuits.
System
Appliances Remove food and ice from refrigerator
after each trip.
Safety Test all detector components.
Equipment
Carpeting Vacuum after each trip.
Weight and Keep within specified load limits.
Distribution
Monthly
Item Procedure
Fiberglass Wash with warm water and mild deter-
Exterior gent.
Water and Check hoses, fittings and connections
Drainage for leaks and wear.
Appliances Clean fan blades and wash filter on
range exhaust hood.
Check for obstructions and dirt on ext.
appliance vents.
Safety Check fire extinguisher pressure and
Equipment condition.
Wood Clean prefinished panels and wood
Surfaces with wood cleaner.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Every 6 Months
Item Procedure
Fiberglass Wax with liquid or paste wax.
Exterior
Roof and Roof Inspect and reseal as needed.
Components
Axles Torque mounting bolts to 145-150 foot
pounds.
Brakes Check operation and for uneven wear.
Yearly
Item Procedure
Roof and Roof Lubricate roof vent mechanism with
Components light oil and clean completely.
Propane Have qualified service center check
System pressures and complete system.
Water and Winterize system depending on local
Drainage conditions.
Safety Clean all detector components.
Equipment
Bearings Repack wheel bearings yearly.
As Required
Item Procedure
Propane Check for leaks and road damage.
System
Water and Sanitize system.
Drainage
Electrical Maintenance on generator per gen-
System erator manual.
Check and service battery/s.
Carpeting Clean per carpet manufacturer's
instructions.
Seats Lubricate all mechanisms and inspect
for proper operation.
Check all seat belt buckles, release
mechanisms and webbing.
Chassis and Follow chassis lubrication and mainte-
Components nance procedures.
Bearings Repack wheel bearings yearly.
Brakes Check operation and for uneven wear.
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