People who invest in used diesel RVs need to protect their investment. It does not matter if you have bought a new or used model, investing in it means a lot of money. Your RV is like your home and you need to take care of it. To make your job easier, here are some details regarding scheduled, preventative, and emergency maintenance for your diesel motorhome.

Routine or scheduled maintenance

You should do this at periodic intervals based on mileage, hours, or weather. Your primary goal is to keep your RV in top operating condition. It also prevents sudden and untimely repairs or breakdowns. Read the vehicle owner’s manual and warranty details. Understand who is supposed to do scheduled maintenance. For example, the manufacturer is responsible for some routine checks; Failure to do so could render and void the warranty.

Preventive Maintenance

When it comes to preventative maintenance, it’s just common sense. If someone intends to take a long trip, a sensible RV owner will do a real check on lights, tires, and fluid levels. It is wrong to assume that your vehicle’s fluid levels are OK, there are no leaks, or the tires look perfectly fine and inflated. Such negligence can result in instant breakdowns.

emergency maintenance

You should perform emergency maintenance when you least expect a part, component or system in your diesel motorhome to fail. What is the main cause of emergency maintenance? It happens when you forget to perform preventive and routine maintenance. If you indulge in checking the air pressure in the vehicle’s tires before you start your journey, the underinflated tires will overheat and lead to sudden breakdowns and consequently the need for emergency maintenance.

Maintenance Checklist

You’re probably familiar with the old saying, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” so to make your RV maintenance job a little easier, here’s a checklist to avoid unexpected breakdowns or technical hiccups.

• Change fuel filters once a year or every 12,000 miles of travel. It will cost you around $250.
• Inspect RV batteries every 14 days and remember to add distilled water when necessary.
• Keep tires inflated to the proper pounds per square inch (PSI) every six months.
• Remember to do an in-engine water filter reality check annually. That’s because not all models have them. It will cost you around $150.
• Change your RV’s air dryer filter and lubricant slack adjusters annually.
• Inspect the coolant conditioner in the generator and engine annually. This is important to verify proper pH balance. Be sure to change the coolant every four years. The cost will come to less than $35.

With proper maintenance of used diesel motorhomes, there is less chance of sudden breakdowns and costly repairs. Take care of your vehicle and it will return it to you with miles of happiness. Happy motorhome travel!