Helpful Tips

RV Quick Tips

  • If your water heater is not lighting, there are a few things you can check. First, sometimes air pockets can get into the LP gas lines. The easiest way to clear the lines of air pockets is to light one of your burners on the stove. Once it has run for approximately 10 seconds you can turn the burner back off and try to relight the water heater. If it still does not light, drop down the outside water heater door and make sure nothing is obstructing the gas flow to the heater from the outside.

  • If you are going to store your RV be sure everthing is removed from the refrigerator and it is best to put a box of baking soda in the refrigerator and crack both door open just slightly.

  • Be sure to turn off air conditioner units before plugging or unplugging our coach into shore power.

  • If your satellite dish is not working make sure it is not obstructed by trees.

RV Checklist Upon Arrival

  • Inspect area around coach closely and watch for low tree limbs and etc. when parking.

  • Be sure to unlatch the awning toppers and or slide-out rooms locks before sliding room out.

  • Inspect outside area and make sure all bay doors are closed and no poles, tables or anything else will hit the slides before putting your slide rooms out.

  • If dry camping be sure that the ground is firm before putting hydraulic levlers down.

  • Turn off air conditioner before plugging into shore power.

  • Hook up water hose and sewer hose. DO NOT leave valves to black or grey water open while camping.

    RV Checklist Upon Departure

    • Dump black water first and then the grey water tanks. This will help clear out the sewer hose. Be sure to add toilet chemical back into the system after dumping.

    • Unhook all hoses and cords.

    • Make sure nothing is obstructing the slide-out rooms from coming in expecially the front seats and be sure to check the exterior bay doors. They must be shut.

    • After retracting the leveling jacks visually inspect to make sure they are all the way up.

    • Be sure the antenna and satellite dish are down.

    • Be sure entrance steps are up.

    • Make sure that all drawers, doors and personal items are safely stored or locked and don't forget the shower door.

    • Make sure the refrigerator is still workin properly either on electric or gas.

    RV Electrical and Generator Tips

    • If the generator is running, but you have no 110V power check to make sure that the breaker is not thrown on the generator.

    • If the generator wil not start, check to make sure you have a least a 1/4 tank of gas.

    • If you unit is not equipped with an inverter be sure that the unit is either plugged up or that the inverter is off before storing the unit.

    • Check the battery cables often as well as the water level in the batteries. If the batteries are low fill with distilled water only.

    • Read your manuals carefully if you have an AGS (automatic generator start) This can be programmed to crank at times only and can help keep the batteries at full charge.

    • If your generator is running for a short period of time and then shutting off, be sure the exhaust of the generator is not obstructed and that it is not running hot. Try to limit unnecessary amperage draws so the generator will run cool. Examples: If you are not using the electric water heater turn it off. If you are not using engine block heater, be sure it is unplugged. Also be sure to check the oil level in your generator and water level as well if you have a diesel generator.

    • If you are using your inverter to watch TV, and ect. check your battery level every hour or so. Crank the generator when the battery levels begin to go down. Run approximately 30 to 45 minutes to recharge the batteries unless your unit is equipped with an AGS.

    • Most generators require oil and filter services at about 100 to 150 hours of operation. Refer to your owners manuals for your service intervals.
    S & M Wheelestate Sales, Inc
    4044 Hwy 70 West
    Princeton NC 27569
    919-580-1184
    Fax: 919-736-2282