WHY SERVICING YOUR RV IS IMPORTANT

If you are new to the caravanning and campervan life, you’re probably a little unaware of the things that need servicing on your RV. Much like a car, your towable or driveable needs servicing to make sure they are able to handle everything you throw at them on your adventures. However, unlike a car, your caravans and campervans get serviced based on time rather than kilometres travelled.

Why you should service your RV

Upkeep for the longevity of your RV

There are many reasons why you should service your beloved travel companion. Safety and a better drive/tow experience are among the multitude of reasons. Servicing is normally completed within 6 months after delivery and then at 12 months after delivery for new. Annually after that. If you travel more than 20,000 kilometres or more per year then you require a service at 6-month intervals to provide the correct preventative maintenance required. This is to help maintain the caravan/campervan over extended periods of time. Doing this will also save you money on expensive repair tasks and help extend the life of your travel vehicle.

Continual usage of your RV

Annual maintenance is the most common and best practice for protecting your RV. If you’re on the road full-time, servicing more regularly is advised due to greater distance travelled and more wear on the components of your caravan/motorhome. Even if your family van has been inactive it still needs upkeep and maintenance to make sure your next adventure is stress-free.

Stay healthy on the road

Maintenance is unquestionably a vital part of ownership. This means doing your annual maintenance is best suited for the off-season of travelling so it is prepared for those extended weekends and holidays away with the family. It is mind-blowing just how many RV and caravan owners forget to schedule regular maintenance.

Service tips

When servicing your home away from home, we recommend going into a reputable service workshop such as the manufacturer. For example: servicing Talvor, Adria, Coromal, Winnebago and Windsor, it is recommended to get them served by Apollo. it should include but not be limited to the following. Typically what is included in an annual service:

All moving components inspected
Brake inspection
Bearings and wheel hub check/repair
Tyres and rims
Chassis and suspension
Exhaust pipe checked
External lighting and electronics
Peripheral fittings and components
Water tanks and plumbing mountings
Hoses and rubber wear
Handbrake cable adjusted and checked
Fluids changed (Motorhome only)

A quick list of service centres around Australia

Maintenance tips

To help prevent costly repairs here are some simple maintenance tips every caravan and RV owner should be aware of:

Checking all essential parts, ie: axels, wheels, tires, (oil change on driveable) etc.
When parked, doing a once-over of the vehicle can help to prevent issues from appearing and allow the owner to get knowledge of their travel companion.
If rust is spotted, it can be hard to remove. The best prevention is early detection.
Keeping your vehicle clean. This is critical in preventing mould and bacteria from forming.
Checking rubber seals to make sure moisture is not getting into unwanted areas.
Storing it out of the elements.

Do you have any helpful maintenance tips?

Is there a tip that you have to maintain your Caravan better? Let us know in the comments below!

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