Prep for trip..

falconbrother wrote:
Question: For checking wheel bearings.. I have pulled hubs and greased bearings -n- such in the past, not on this RV. This trailer is a 2017 model and the bearings have been on one good trip and a few short trips. I will take them for granted for now. But, as time moves forward, do you pull the hubs off to check the wheel bearings or something less drastic. The dealership said to ignore these bearings for ten years unless we really do a lot of long rang traveling.

I've seen more than one new trailer with poorly packed bearing and grease on the brakes. First thing I did with my new trailer was do the bearings and it was a good thing I checked them as I think the factory though that the grease went in the brake pads instead of the bearings.

I keep track of the trailer mileage, nothing super accurate but I write down the trip mileage and like someone already stated its surprising how fast the short trips add up. If you remove the hubs to check the bearings you might as well just pack them.

I don't know about ignoring your bearings for ten years, I did some research on bearings and picked a mileage that I will pack the bearings at, had my trailer 3 years and already put 7000 miles on the trailer.

Question: For checking wheel bearings.. I have pulled hubs and greased bearings -n- such in the past, not on this RV. This trailer is a 2017 model and the bearings have been on one good trip and a few short trips. I will take them for granted for now. But, as time moves forward, do you pull the hubs off to check the wheel bearings or something less drastic. The dealership said to ignore these bearings for ten years unless we really do a lot of long rang traveling.

I also run the fridge and the water heater on propane to make sure that they light and stay lit. The burner orifices sometimes need cleaning.

did you put in tools to change a flat? and a spare?

It appears that you have it in order. Something I always do is to check after a trip, something I did when I was a crew chief on an airplane. I do it on my travel trailer, nothing like getting ready for a trip and finding something that needs fixing. My DW always wonders why I hook up a day or two before we head out. I check my lights and other things.

Our TT is ready to go because we use it a lot. Kind of a repair as you go plan.

Bearings are a checked before any long trip but most of the other items are maintained as needed during our camping trips.

A thorough check before any long trip is always a good idea. I like to log in the trip mileage. Small outing can add up quickly.

Enjoy the holidays.

You've got it about right. Travel trailers really don't take much prep work if you are diligent in routine maintenance and depending upon how long its been since the last trip out.

Slides work, water heater works, no propane leaks (spray with soapy water on connections - I had a massive leak on a line once before a trip), check leaf springs, check that you have all of the stuff you need inside (we have forgotten remote for blue-ray player once, knife set, spatula as an example), power cord doesn't have tears (just found one on mine after getting it back from the dealer, luckily not through the inside insulation so just black tape for me). Travel trailers are nice because you don't have to worry about extra stuff (like transmission or radiator or oil, etc. - do have to worry about that with the tow vehicle though). Don't over think it, have fun.

Does your electrical check includes battery water level?

Make sure your bearings are in good shape and properly lubricated.