RV FEATURE

PRESSURE VALVE MAINTENANCE !

1 . TIGHTEN YOUR WHEEL NUTS

TOOLS REQUIRED

• A wheel brace

Use a wheel brace to check if the wheel nuts are tight .

If you ’ ve recently purchased a new or second-hand caravan , you will want to ensure all of its systems and appliances are functioning correctly and safely . Here are 10 essential maintenance tasks you can do yourself , including a list of the tools you ’ ll need for the job and simple instructions on how to go about each task . All these tasks can be carried out by any reasonably handy caravan owner .

WHAT TO DO

Fit the wheel brace over each wheel nut and apply gentle but firm pressure in a clockwise direction . If you can ’ t turn the nut any further , then it is tight enough and can be left as is .

If there is movement , turn the nut in a clockwise direction until it is hand-tight . Place your hand on the wheel brace no more than 30cm from the wheel nut and , using no more than half of your body weight , lean on the wheel brace and put an extra 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of a turn in the wheel nut . Do the same

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