What is the regular maintenance schedule?

Failure to maintain your travel trailer can cause premature and unexpected parts breakage and/or erratic operation that may be hazardous. 

Every 1,000 miles or 60 days

• Escape Window
  • Check operation of latches and upper hinge.
• Battery
  • Check water level, lead acid only. * As a battery ages and becomes less efficient, the water level should be checked more often and replenished only with distilled water. Checking water level does not apply to Glass Mat Batteries.
• Smoke Alarm & CO Detector
  • Test and replace battery as required.
• Tires
  • Check tire pressure (See Specifications).
• Hitch
  • Check for loose bolts or unusual wear.
• GFI Circuit Breaker
  • Test and record.

Every 5,000 miles or 90 days

• Main Door Latch
  • Lubricate with dry graphite
• Exterior Door Locks
  • Lubricate with dry graphite.
• Exterior Hinges
  • Lubricate with light household oil.
• LPG Hold-Down
  • Lubricate with light household oil.
• LPG Regulator
  • Check bottom vent for obstructions.
• Wheel Lug Nuts
  • Torque Aluminum Wheels to 110 ft. lbs and Steel Wheels to 100 ft. lbs.
• Breakaway Switch
  • Pull pin and lubricate with household oil. (See further instructions in this section.)
• 7-Way Plug
  • Spray with contact cleaner.
• Hitch Ball
  • Lubricate with hitch ball lube or wheel bearing grease.
• Range Exhaust Hood
  • Clean fan blades and wash filter.
• Main Door Step
  • Lubricate and inspect moving parts.

Every 10,000 miles or 6 months

• Brakes
  • Inspect or replace as necessary.
• Nev-R-Lube
  • Visually inspect wheel bearings at tire rotation. Refer to Dexter’s recommendation www.dexteraxle.com or call (574) 295-7888.
• Tires
  • Inspect and rotate.
• Spare Tire Carrier
  • Lubricate moving parts.
• Windows, and Door Seals
  • Clean with mild detergent and coat with “Slipicone.”
• Exterior
  • Wax.
• Escape Window
  • Lubricate latches with WD-40 or light household oil.

Annual Maintenance

• Battery
  • Clean, neutralize, and coat terminals with petroleum jelly.
• LPG (liquid propane gas) Tanks
  • Have purged by LPG supplier.
• Seams
  • Check and reseal exterior seams, windows, lights, and vents as needed.
• Hitch Coupler and Ball
  • Ensure all parts operate freely. Replace any component if worn or damaged.
• Interior Cabinetry
  • Visual Inspection of latches Locks, Hinges and Slides. Silicone Spray as needed.

See appliance manufacturer’s literature for further information.