RV Vehicle & Chassis Tips
We’re stating the obvious here, but RVs are big, and they have many components to take care of. From the wheels to the roof, there’s a lot around the RV to keep an eye on, both during trips and in between.
We want to minimize the stress of completing all the essential RV repair jobs and help you check a few important items off your inspection checklist. So in this series, we take a closer look at the chassis and engine components of an RV, and teach you some simple tips and expert advice for overall good RV maintenance.
In each lesson, resident RV maintenance expert Dave Solberg shows you how to navigate a new RV repair task. He walks you step by step through the process of inspecting, repairing and upgrading parts on your RV to make your trip safer and more comfortable.
With Dave’s help, you’ll learn vital RV repair techniques, including ways to thoroughly inspect the underside and engine compartment of your rig. If you utilize these easy RV maintenance tips, you can ensure your rig remains in proper working order trip after trip!
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1:49Raising and Lowering RV Jacks with Ease
In this free video lesson, RV expert Dave Solberg teaches you how to properly extend and retract stabilizing RV jacks so you know your vehicle is secure at the campground. This quick tip is time saving, and it will also ensure that your jacks remain in good condition. Whereas the classic crank-style jack might take…
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8:00Troubleshooting Trailer Brakes: Symptoms, Causes and Remedies
In this quick video lesson, RV repair expert Dave Solberg walks you through the process of troubleshooting trailer brakes to determine why they might not be functioning properly. As a general rule of thumb, RVs should be thoroughly inspected at least once per year, depending upon frequency of use and miles traveled. A comprehensive inspection…
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4:36Replacing Trailer Brakes: What to Look For Each Year
In this quick video lesson, RV maintenance expert Dave Solberg teaches you simple tips for replacing trailer brakes during your annual RV inspection. As with most components on your RV, you should check the status of your tires, wheels, and brakes at least once per year. Even if you don’t feel anything wrong while you…
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4:31Trailer Bearings Overview: Lubrication and Maintenance
In this video lesson on trailer bearings, RV repair expert Dave Solberg teaches you how to inspect, lubricate and maintain the bearings on your RV. Bearings ought to be inspected every 12 months or 20,000 miles, and lubricated when necessary. Dave teaches you about the various types of trailer bearings you might find, explains what…
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8:32Checking and Repacking E-Z Lube Bearings
Every 12 months or 12K miles, you should complete an inspection of the bearings on your vehicle’s wheels, unless you see heat buildup beforehand. In this video lesson RV repair expert Dave Solberg walks you through the process of inspecting and repacking your vehicle’s E-Z lube bearings. He’ll show you how to get access to…
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3:20Tips for Inspecting Brakes on a Motorized Gas Chassis
As you complete your annual RV inspection, be sure to include your vehicle’s front and rear brakes. On larger rigs with motorized gas chassis, braking systems consist of disc brakes, which erode over time and need to be inspected at least once a year at a service center with a capable lift. In this free…
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3:43RV Weight Ratings: Basics and Considerations
Just because your motorhome, travel trailer or fifth wheel has space for all of your belongings and the entire extended family doesn’t mean it’s safe to stuff everything in the RV and hit the road. Each recreational vehicle has a maximum weight capacity, or weight rating, and exceeding that limit can cause mechanical issues and…
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15:29Upgrading to Industrial P30 Sway Bar Bushings
If you hear a rattle coming from under your RV when driving, you might have an issue with the rig’s sway bar. Over time, the grommets on a sway bar’s bushings can deteriorate and fall off, causing the sway bar to bounce as you drive. To cure this annoying ailment, you should remove the bushings…
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2:41RV Maintenance: Check Your P-30 Chassis Airbags
You check your tire pressure regularly, but it’s easy to forget about airbag pressure. In fact, most RV owners don’t even know they have them. The Chevy P30 chassis was a standard throughout the industry for many years until the mid 1990s when Workhorse bought out that division. The P30 chassis had an independent front…
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