It’s just about here. The season you wait all off season for; RV season! You’ve been narrowing down your destination. You considered Moab. You considered Mt. Rushmore. You considered the Pacific coast. Now you’ve made your choice. You’re ready to go! But wait a minute, before you hit the road you’ll find that an inspection of your motor home may save you money in the long run and may make your trip a smoother one!

Take a walk around your motor home and do a thorough visual inspection. While doing this, check for rust on the exterior of the RV. Also check the roof for leaks. After you’ve performed a visual inspection on the interior of your motorhome take a look inside for water stains. Water stains could be a sign of a leaky roof.

You may find it useful to take your RV to a mechanic. Because of the mechanic’s expertise a mechanic can quickly check the engine, brake system and change the oil. The mechanic can also quickly check your tire pressure. Having level tires is important because it will improve your motor home’s fuel efficiency and ensure the tires are wearing evenly.

Hop inside your RV and check for mold. Be sure to check everywhere as it is mold can easily hide, but frequently mold can be found on furniture and awnings. Because mold can be potentially dangerous to humans, do some research to determine the best way to clean the mold. Usually a bleach and water solution is sufficient, but make sure. Also wear gloves and a mask for greater safety.

Often during the off-season animals and insects will make your motorhome their home. Birds, mice, raccoons, ants, wasps and more have all been found in RVs. Do an inspection of your motor home to ensure this is not the case. Make sure you are careful as it is you do not want to harm these critters and you do not want them to harm you either.

Check all of your batteries to ensure they are all working properly. It is also always wise to keep extra batteries on board. It is also essential to check all smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure they are all working properly. Even with the advancements in motor homes, they still require proper maintenance to ensure they are in full working order.

Check the headlights, both regular and bights. Replace bulbs if needed. Then check taillights, brake lights internal lights and display lights. Again, replace any bulbs that may require it. Also, many motor homes have a propane tank. If your RV has one, check it to make sure it is full and working properly.

Stock up! It is always a good idea to keep all the supplies you may need right on board. This includes food, entertainment devices and more. Also check and stock up your propane tank. Additionally, remember the essentials like toilet paper, soap and other bathroom supplies. Are you ready? Have you checked everything? Well, what are you waiting for? Hit the road!

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