Your RV Parts Maintenance Guide
A well-functioning RV is important to ensuring your travels go off without a hitch. One area you need to focus on when maintaining your RV is repairing and replacing parts as they wear out, particularly before they malfunction on you. This quick guide will help you know how to get parts and what parts on your RV you should focus on.
Ordering RV Parts
Many RV parts can be ordered from home, provided you know what you need and the part is easy to acquire locally. Service departments maintain their own supplies of spare parts and can contact manufacturers if necessary. Go to them if you can’t find the part you need online, you aren’t sure what part to get, or you aren’t sure if a generic part can be used in place of an OEM part.
Additionally, you can get in touch with the Minneapolis Trailer parts department to let our seasoned staff know what RV parts you require so we can find replacements for you.
Slide-Outs
If your RV has a slide-out, you can perform regular cleanings at home. Pay extra attention to the tracks, cleaning out debris and lubricating them as needed. Contact your local service department if you experience problems with the battery system or need to re-orient the slide-out.
Refrigerator
Your RV’s fridge is great for storing perishables during a trip, but be sure to defrost whenever you plan to keep the RV in storage for an extended period. If you ever notice the smell of ammonia coming from the fridge, turn it off and then allow it to air out. Then schedule a service appointment so that an expert can take a look.
Awning
If your camper has an awning, you can prevent mildew growth by cleaning it with special commercial cleaners. The awning system itself is a bit more complex, so repairing or replacing broken parts is best left to a professional.
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