Sumner RV Staying on top of RV Maintenance
Sumner RV wants their customers to love their new or pre-owned RV for many years. The best thing you can do to maintain your RV is to care for it properly with regular maintenance. Sumner RV Center’s Service Department is always available to help you get ready for travel, but there are things you can easily do yourself to keep it road ready. Always consult your owner’s manuals before beginning any maintenance.
Maintain the Exterior
- Check the seals around your windows and roof every three months to look for cracks in the sealant.
- Cover your RV or fifth wheel to protect it from the sun and cold weather. Harsh weather is the enemy to the exterior of your RV.
- Wash it regularly with car wash soap, and don't forget the roof!
Maintain the Interior
- Check your manual to use appropriate cleaners, as some can be overly harsh to surfaces.
- Refrigerators need to be maintained yearly. Check your manual for specific instructions.
- If you have an air conditioner, clean the filters often and run it often to ensure proper function.
- Check for moisture or condensation. It's best to vent your RV or fifth wheel when showering, or boiling water, for example, to release some of the moisture. Ventilate year-round to avoid overly hot or cold temperatures.
Maintain the Waste Water System
- Be sure to use the proper RV suitable toilet paper and chemicals in your toilet tank.
- Make sure to drain the waste completely and flush generously with water.
Maintain the Fresh Water System
- Use a water filter inside your water tank, and change it every year.
- Don't forget to empty your fresh, potable water tank when you're not planning on using your fifth wheel or RV for a month or more.
These are just some of the things you can do to keep your RV in tip-top shape. Winterization in Washington is essential for your RV. Be sure to schedule major RV maintenance with our Service Department located at our Sumner location prior to storing or de-winterizing each year.