Here Are a few of our favorite Basic RV Tips!
- Cook your own meals instead of eating out, and plan meals ahead of time to avoid buying unnecessary groceries
- Utilize free camping options such as boondocking or staying in designated rest areas
- Invest in a solar panel system to avoid costly campground fees for electrical hookups
- Join a loyalty or rewards program for discounts on campground fees and RV-related expenses
- Use Filtered faucet options to fill up with cheap water
- Make use of public resources like restrooms and water fountains to avoid using up your RV's supplies
- Look for discounted attraction tickets, whether it be through a membership or purchasing in advance
- Implement energy-efficient practices such as turning off lights and appliances when not in use
- Consider traveling during the off-season to save on campground fees and get more of the natural landscapes to yourselves!
- Make use of a website/app like GasBuddy that helps you find the cheapest gas!
- Install LED lights to your RV for green lighting and efficient energy usage!
- Have roadside assistance membership ready to reduce the cost of emergency repairs!
Caring for your RV:
1. Have a regular maintenance schedule and stick to it to avoid missing significant calendar calls and safety reminders.
2. Check the roof, windows, doors of the RV for leakage or damage, ongoing wear and tear could spread and create severe issues.
3. Perform regular cleaning, both inside and out, in a prompt, timely fashion to ensure the longevity and efficiency of appliances, internal led lighting, water storage, moving parts like slide-outs and window frames.
4. Change the oil and oil filters frequently, adhering to the recommendations by the manufacturers for increasing longevity and maintaining fuel mileage.
5. Always maintain recommended tire pressure and check for leakage or damage; these specifics alone are critical to avoid friction inconsistencies, accidents, or safety alarms.
6. Get your chassis, engine, and other substantial mechanical parts of the RV serviced at regular intervals to avoid neglecting any potential complications primarily when your RV has an annual inspection.
7. Keep the holding tank maintained and the plumbing and water systems regularly flushed to avoid bacterial growth that could lead to odors and grimy/rusty buildup on interior surfaces.
8. Store the RV in a dry location during periods of disuse especially when not utilizing your RV frequently to minimize deterioration or weather-related destruction from UV-rays, hail, snowfall, rain, or seasonally dependent conditions occurring outdoor.
9. Check your RV documentation for warranties, product details, company support policies and recall notices throughout your ownership to keep up-to-date with possible alert notices, technical service bulletins, or free repairs/upgrades/fixes.
10. Routinely de-winterize or restock your vehicle after use, taking the time to drain all fluids except necessary antifreeze during off-season snowbirding or winter storage moments.
These maintenance tips are vital to keep in mind to ensure you can continue to enjoy your RV, safely and efficiently in the long term.
