newb questions

LadyRVer wrote:
I can answer a few questions. I had 3 year old tires on my used fifth wheel when I bought it. Thought I was good to go. Thunk wrong. Tires looked good, but had 2 blowouts, same trip. Towed fifth wheel to dealer, they installed 4 new tires on it and upgraded the load range by one letter. Tired aged out.

Batteries...most likely gone. Check water level? Dried out, plates showing?
Think new batteries.

I would not pressure wash...could damage decals and the decals are kind of iffy anyway. I use a rv wash brush on my trailer with a rv wash soap. Rinse good.

Roof needs to be inspected thoroughly and new caulking applied where needed. I have taken old caulking off and put all new on areas which looked questionable.

Tanks if no water in them, slide valves could stick when pulling handle. I would try to coat the slide hand with silicone spray...if the slides valves are close by, maybe try to shoot them some spray, too. Spray the rubber in the toilet bowl, also. Here again, I use silicone spray. Add some water, see if it holds in the bowl. Not knowing what could be in the tanks, connect a sewer hose to an outlet first.

Yes, I am a solo rver now and have to keep up with maintenance...

Good luck.

Your comments regarding slide valves have me puzzled. Are you refering to the dump valves for the gray and black tanks? I told you I was a newb hehe Also the rubber in the toilet? I am not sure I know where any rubber would be. I didn't take the lid off but do you mean the flapper valve? Last, the shower is two-part; pan and sides (has glass door). There didn't seem to be any silicon on the juncture between pan and sides. Is this normal?