RV ADVICE
Don ' t forget to include servicing in your range of checklists ( Pic : Max Taylor ).
RV SERVICING
When you purchase a new vehicle , you get a service logbook that indicates servicing requirements . Things generally included are the date and / or kilometre intervals , plus what gets checked , and what needs to be replaced .
But things are quite different when you purchase a caravan . Some manufacturers put together some form of servicing logbook , but in some cases , they don ’ t come with a good service interval booklet supplied . As a caravan is made up of many different supplied components , it ’ s best that you take the time to read all the manufacturer ’ s specs and compile your own service-style logbook to suit your needs .
Not everything that needs to be inspected is obvious , but could have detrimental effects if they go wrong . For example , how often do you inspect , clean , and replace the seals on your toilet cassette ? That could spell a big disaster if it developed a leak somewhere in the system .
How often do you inspect your caravan ’ s roof and the condition of all the seals ? Having an unknown leak in this area could be doing major hidden water damage inside the walls and cabinets that can go undetected until it ’ s too late . This is one reason why we suggest you make a checklist that suits your caravan and its frequency of use .
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