| Just as you would normally service your car, you | | | | you should also seek other references from friends |
| need to remember to service your RV similarly. This | | | | and people whose technical judgment you trust. You |
| not only ensures that it is running properly but will | | | | definitely want a mechanic who has a proven record |
| help you avoid any unnecessary problems while | | | | for customer satisfaction! |
| traveling across the country. You want to do | | | | When you do take your RV in for its assessment |
| everything you would normally do with your car, such | | | | and find there is a problem, always request in writing |
| as check the breaks, tires, and change the oil and | | | | an estimate of what it will cost prior to the start of |
| other fluids regularly. There is a specific maintenance | | | | the work. This will help you avoid overpaying and |
| schedule that you should follow. This includes tune | | | | prevent any misunderstandings between you and the |
| ups and mileage checks. By doing this you will save | | | | mechanic. |
| money because your efforts are averting major | | | | There are additional steps you can take to help make |
| problems. Plus having the work done by a | | | | sure that your RV is in prime condition. The first is to |
| professional will afford you peace of mind every time | | | | check all the fluids in the RV on a regular basis. This |
| you get into your RV for a trip. | | | | includes the oil, coolant, brake fluid, and transmission |
| Your first step in making sure you have your | | | | fluid. If any of them are low, you should fill them up |
| maintenance taken care of is to find a reputable | | | | or take your RV to the shop to have the work |
| service person whom you can trust and rely on to | | | | done. These tasks will also alert you to any leaks |
| do a great job with your RV. It should be someone | | | | that you may have. Additionally, check the interior |
| who is certified to work on RV's. A regular car | | | | and exterior of the RV on a regular basis. That |
| mechanic simply isn't qualified to look at an RV with | | | | includes the tires, windshield wipers, and any skylights |
| the same "eye" as an auto mechanic. RV technicians | | | | you may have. |
| can be identified by their red, white, and blue | | | | Maintenance on your RV can cost you some money |
| technician sign. That is what will show you they work | | | | throughout the year, but it is imperative that it is |
| on RV's. Alternatively, you can ask your local RV | | | | done so that you do not spend thousands more than |
| showroom to recommend a reliable technician, and | | | | you should, or ruin a great trip. |