rwbradley
May 12, 2014Explorer
Travel Trailer maintenance
I am new to RV'ing and am curious about maintenance schedules for people who do their own work. From everything I have been reading, Tires, Brakes and Bearings seem to be the most important (except maybe winterizing if you are up north). I would like to work out a schedule for checking/maintaining of the Tires, Breaks and Bearings. My questions are (assume I am a lower mileage user):
1) how frequently do you check tires for damage/failure/pressure, and how long on average do quality brand name tires tend to last (mileage or age)
2) how frequently do you check break shoes for wear and how long on average do quality shoes tend to last
3) how frequently do you check bearings, how frequently do you repack, how frequently do you replace bearings and seals
I find that there is a large discrepancy in the frequency... my father replaces everything at least once a year and others I have talked to have answered "you are supposed to check them?"
Thanks
1) how frequently do you check tires for damage/failure/pressure, and how long on average do quality brand name tires tend to last (mileage or age)
2) how frequently do you check break shoes for wear and how long on average do quality shoes tend to last
3) how frequently do you check bearings, how frequently do you repack, how frequently do you replace bearings and seals
I find that there is a large discrepancy in the frequency... my father replaces everything at least once a year and others I have talked to have answered "you are supposed to check them?"
Thanks