RV ADVICE
SPARES AND TOOLS
Keeping a list of service replacement parts , such as filters , seals , O rings , batteries , wheel bearings and wheel nuts , is also a good idea . Date and label them too , where appropriate .
In addition , include the name of the part , its specifications including model and part number , and where you might have last bought it .
You ’ ll even find some replacement service parts might need unique tools . One example is a tube spanner that removes the anode on a water heater . Another is a C ring spanner that ’ s used for a filter clamp . These items should also be included on your checklist and stored accordingly .
We use a simple note-taking app to record ideas .
A checklist involving tools you ' ll require is a good idea . For example , you might need to replace your hot water heater ' s anode . A new anode is shown here alongside one that ' s been thoroughly used up ( Pic : Max Taylor ).
PACKING FOR A TRIP
What to take and what you should leave home is really important for every RV owner , since the weight of what you carry adds up .
Creating different categories for your packing checklist ensures you ’ re only carrying items that are applicable for a particular trip . You know that tomahawk and sand pegs you might have stored in your tunnel boot ? Well , they ’ re not needed for a weekend stay in Melbourne ’ s CBD !
Start with a popular checklist category such as ‘ Beachside ’ and record the items appropriate for that type of travel , which you would not normally need to carry . Items such as beach towels , sand pegs , water toys could be examples of these . Other categories could include riverside stays , an outback run , camp cooking , etc .
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