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Top 5 RV Maintenance Tips from Capital Diesel Sunday, January 26th, 10:00 PM
How to Keep an RV Running Smoothly: 5 Maintenance Tips

Sacramento, United States - January 26, 2020 / Capital Diesel /

For many people, heading out on the open road in their RV is their TLC time. However, once the vacation is over, the RV also needs a little bit of TLC to keep it running without incident for years to come. Capital Diesel, a company providing mobile truck repair Sacramento drivers trust, is sharing RV maintenance tips to help people enjoy their vehicle to the fullest.

1. Take care of the roof

Every three months, inspect an RV’s roof for leaks. Open seams in the roof’s edges, skylights, vents, or air conditioning unit can lead to leaking and water damage. It is best to store an RV under a carport or RV cover when the vehicle is not in use. Covering the roof minimizes the chances of roof leakage.

2. Inspect the wheels

To be safe on the road, tighten the lug nuts on the RV's wheels. Loose lug nuts could lead to a tire falling off, which no vehicle owner ever wants to happen. Also, make sure that tire pressure is adequate. Overinflated tires can burst while underinflated tires create more road resistance and make the vehicle harder to control. Remember that tire pressure is affected by temperature changes. An RV that has been under its carport all winter will have significantly decreased tire pressure which will need to be addressed before getting on the road.

3. Check the battery

An RV battery should be replaced after its life cycle has been completed. A deep-cycle battery for a towable RV starts to lose capacity after three years, and a start-type battery for a drivable RV starts to lose capacity after five years.

4. Keep the change

Change is a vital part of RV maintenance. Oil and oil filters should be changed regularly to keep the engine running properly. Manufacturers generally recommend changing the oil every 3,000 to 4,500 miles, but owners should check their RV's owner's manual for vehicle-specific guidance. Air, fuel, coolant and hydraulic filters should also be changed out on a regular basis.

5. Run the generator

Leaving a generator to sit for too long can decrease its lifespan. Gasoline only has a shelf life of about 30 days, and after that period, the liquid starts to break down, damaging the generator's internal components. To prevent this process, Do It Yourself RV recommends running the RV generator for two hours each month at around 50% load.

While it is wise to prepare and take precautions beforehand, not every roadway incident can be anticipated or avoided. RV owners should make sure that they have a trusted RV repair service provider that they can call in case of a breakdown. At Capital Diesel, prompt response is the priority. When an RV owner calls Capital Diesel for assistance, the team will be onsite in thirty minutes or less.

Capital Diesel provides 24/7 full-service mobile truck repairs for trucks, trailers, RVs, and buses. The company operates within a fifty-mile radius of Sacramento.

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For more information about RV repair Sacramento, visit the Capital Diesel website at https://gocapitaldiesel.com.

Contact Information:

Capital Diesel

1645, 941 Vinci Ave
Sacramento, CA 95838
United States

Alex Kochubey
https://gocapitaldiesel.com

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