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10 TOP TIPS TO ENSURE YOUR RV IS TRIP-READY
Heading off on a trip with your RV in tow provides the freedom to go wherever you like . But before you hitch up and pull out of the driveway , a little maintenance on your RV can go a long way towards a troublefree trip . Here are some checks that you can do at home before hitting the road .
SUSPENSION AND WHEEL BEARINGS
While these are best left to the experts during a major service , there ’ s no harm periodically crawling under your RV to check everything looks okay . Start by looking for signs of cracks or broken springs and hangers . Then grab some spanners and check all bolts are tight and secure .
Lubricate any grease nipples on your suspension by giving them a few squirts of grease as well .
Check wheel bearings by jacking up the side of your RV and spinning its wheels by hand . Listen closely for gritty / grinding noises as this
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