Maintenance Checklist
Hey all-
I'm taking my 2005 Holiday Rambler Ambassador into the shop soon for an overheating issue, which allows me to also take care of some scheduled-maintenance items. Which got me to thinking...
I have almost no mechanical background, and very little mechanical ability. So, when I got this monster coach, I knew I'd need to try to stay up with the maintenance, to avoid on-the-road problems as much as possible. So, I went through the owner's manual cover-to-cover and made a list of maintenance items and their service frequency. Even made a spreadsheet of the items to keep in my Maintenance folder.
But I've seen, on Rv.net and other places, that there are important maintenance items which were *not* in the owner's manual, and that's why I'm asking the forum: Other than the items below, which came from my owner's manual, what are important service items that you are aware of? How often should they be done? Are there any special instructions involved? For example, I've learned today that my radiator should be de-greased once a year. Never knew that.
So, review the list, and add any items you feel are important and relevant for an ISC 330 engine on a Roadmaster chassis. I think this info will help not just me, but lots of other folks too.
Thanks-
Dave
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Drain Air Storage Tanks Monthly
Check Coolant Level Monthly
Air Filter Minder
Hydraulic Fluid Check 3m/6k
Drag Link 6m/5k
Center Link/Tie Rod End 6m/5k
Spindles/King Pins 6m/5k
Slack Adjuster / S-Cams: Front Brakes 6m/5k
Slack Adjuster / S-Cams: Rear Brakes 6m/5k
Drive Shaft U-Joints/Slip Yoke/Spline 6m/5k
"Grease Steering Shaft U-Joints
Grease Steering Shaft Slip Yoke&Splines" A
Jacks: Clean and fill reservoirs 6m
Check SCA Level 6m/15k
Check Coolant Freeze Point 6m/15k
Change coolant filter 6m/15k
Check Rear Axle Lubricant Level A/30k
Change Oil & Filter A/10k
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter A/15k
Replace Both Fuel Filters A/20k
Change Transmission Fluid 2A/30k ?
Repack Wheel Bearings call Cummins
Change Rear Axle Lubricant 3A/250k
Drain/Flush Coolant 2A/60k
"Replace Air Dryer Filter
(Desiccant Cartridge)" 2-3A
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I'm taking my 2005 Holiday Rambler Ambassador into the shop soon for an overheating issue, which allows me to also take care of some scheduled-maintenance items. Which got me to thinking...
I have almost no mechanical background, and very little mechanical ability. So, when I got this monster coach, I knew I'd need to try to stay up with the maintenance, to avoid on-the-road problems as much as possible. So, I went through the owner's manual cover-to-cover and made a list of maintenance items and their service frequency. Even made a spreadsheet of the items to keep in my Maintenance folder.
But I've seen, on Rv.net and other places, that there are important maintenance items which were *not* in the owner's manual, and that's why I'm asking the forum: Other than the items below, which came from my owner's manual, what are important service items that you are aware of? How often should they be done? Are there any special instructions involved? For example, I've learned today that my radiator should be de-greased once a year. Never knew that.
So, review the list, and add any items you feel are important and relevant for an ISC 330 engine on a Roadmaster chassis. I think this info will help not just me, but lots of other folks too.
Thanks-
Dave
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Drain Air Storage Tanks Monthly
Check Coolant Level Monthly
Air Filter Minder
Hydraulic Fluid Check 3m/6k
Drag Link 6m/5k
Center Link/Tie Rod End 6m/5k
Spindles/King Pins 6m/5k
Slack Adjuster / S-Cams: Front Brakes 6m/5k
Slack Adjuster / S-Cams: Rear Brakes 6m/5k
Drive Shaft U-Joints/Slip Yoke/Spline 6m/5k
"Grease Steering Shaft U-Joints
Grease Steering Shaft Slip Yoke&Splines" A
Jacks: Clean and fill reservoirs 6m
Check SCA Level 6m/15k
Check Coolant Freeze Point 6m/15k
Change coolant filter 6m/15k
Check Rear Axle Lubricant Level A/30k
Change Oil & Filter A/10k
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter A/15k
Replace Both Fuel Filters A/20k
Change Transmission Fluid 2A/30k ?
Repack Wheel Bearings call Cummins
Change Rear Axle Lubricant 3A/250k
Drain/Flush Coolant 2A/60k
"Replace Air Dryer Filter
(Desiccant Cartridge)" 2-3A
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