Maintaining Your Newmar
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To start with, remember, your Newmar RV dealer can provide a wealth of information when it comes to maintaining your Newmar motorhome. If you prefer to do very little of your own RV maintenance, you can rely on your dealership to do most things for you. On the other hand, if you're a real do-it-yourselfer, you can ask the techs at your dealership how to perform common RV maintenance tasks like winterizing, battery maintenance and more.
Newmar maintenance falls into two basic categories: routine and preventive. Let's look at some of the tasks you'll need to perform in each category.
Routine RV maintenance includes tasks required by warranty to be performed at scheduled intervals. These items commonly include things like changing the oil and servicing the transmission. The most important routine maintenance task you can perform yourself is checking your owner's manual and warranty. These documents will spell out exactly which tasks must be performed, when, and by whom. Many routine maintenance items must be performed by your Newmar service center in order to keep your warranty intact. To be safe, consult your Newmar dealer regarding routine maintenance of your RV.
Preventive maintenance is designed to identify and address potential problems before they arise. Let's look at some typical preventive maintenance tasks for motorhomes:
. Grease wheel bearings
. Check brakes
. Check taillights/brake lights/backup lights
. Replace air conditioner filters
. Test refrigerator in both A/C and propane modes
. Check water level of batteries
. Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
. Inspect condition of awning fabric
. Check generator engine and filters
This list is by no means exhaustive. Consult with your Newmar dealer for a complete checklist of preventive maintenance items for your unit.
Two maintenance areas of special concern to motorhome owners are the roof and the batteries. The roof is often neglected when it comes to preventive maintenance, yet it is costly to repair or replace. And RV technicians report that a high percentage of service calls could be avoided simply by maintaining batteries. Let's look at how to perform these two critical tasks.
Maintaining your RV's roof requires actually getting up onto it. Whenever you walk on your RV's roof, tread lightly. Be aware that if your motorhome doesn't have a built-in ladder, it could be an indication the roof is not meant to be walked on. Before attempting roof maintenance, consult your owner's manual or your dealer for more information on whether or not you should walk on your motorhome's roof.
Many motorhome roofs are coated with a rubber material, but there are many other materials used. To be safe when cleaning your roof, never use solvents, citrus-based cleaners or products containing petroleum in any form. Instead, use a mild detergent (such as dishwashing liquid) along with a medium-bristle brush. Some experts recommend spraying the sides of your RV with water before rinsing the detergent off the roof in order to avoid streaking or damage to the motorhome's exterior finish. Water can highlight small holes, so make a detailed visual inspection immediately after rinsing to check for holes along seams.
Battery maintenance can help you avoid aggravating problems such as appliances not working except on propane. Keep in mind that RV batteries are lead-acid, deep cycle batteries. They are not sealed, like car batteries commonly are. You will need to monitor your batteries. fluid levels regularly . every month or so. If necessary, add distilled water to bring the fluid level to within 1/8. of full. If you plan to put your motorhome into storage, remove the batteries, top off their fluid, charge them, and place them in a cool, dry place. Remember that stored batteries constantly are discharging, so monitor the fluid and charge levels regularly to avoid overly discharging them or allowing them to freeze.
Maintaining your Newmar motorhome will ensure that it brings you and your family years of enjoyment. And, you can rely on your Newmar dealer to perform any maintenance you don't want to do yourself. To find an authorized Newmar dealer for maintenance or service, just click .Newmar RVs. now, and we'll forward your request for information.
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