RV Maintenance 101: Group RV Class

Essential Knowledge Every RV Owner Needs to Know

This article is a supplemental resource for our RV Maintenance 101 class, offered to RV park guests. It expands on key topics covered in the session, including water damage prevention, flushing water heaters, replacing anode rods, sanitizing the freshwater system, maintaining tires and wheel bearings, detecting gas leaks, preventing fire hazards, and cleaning air conditioners. You’ll also find guidance on troubleshooting and handling basic repairs, helping you save time and money. This article includes direct links to videos and products mentioned in the class, making it easy to reference important information afterward.

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Download the most recent copy of the class handout for your reference.

RV Maintenance 101 Class Handout

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RV Maintenance Video

The video walks you step-by-step through the maintenance items that we perform on our RV for living in it full time. The video's description is packed with helpful resources, including a downloadable Excel maintenance list that can be customized with items specific to your RV.

Additional Links

Sealants

• Self-Leveling Dicor: Top of Roof - Flattens out by itself

• Non-Sag (Non-Leveling) Dicor: Edges of Roof - Stays where you put it

• ProFlex RV - Anywhere on the outside of the RV that is not touching the roof

• Silicone - Inside of RV around sinks, bathtubs, kitchen, etc.
  

• Video - Where to use each RV roof sealant

• Video - Example of wrong sealant used on RV roof

• Video - Example of wrong sealant used causing water damage

• Video - How long until RV sealant expires?

Anode Rods

• Video - Understanding Anode Rods

• Example of Aluminum Anode Rods (buy the correct type for your water heater)

Flushing RV Water Heater

• Video - How to flush your RV water heater

• Tool to flush calcium and sediments from RV water heaters

• How to sanitize your RV freshwater tank using the bleach method

• Video - Algae! Freshwater tank never sanitized

Tires & Wheel Bearings

• Video - How to Read the Date Code on Your Tires

• Video - Understanding Tire Ratings

• Video - Brakes are Half Gone

• Video - How to Grease RV Wheel Bearings & Change Seals

Fire & Gas Leaks

• Video - When to Change Out CO/LP Detecters

• Example of Replacement CO/LP Detecter (buy the correct type for your RV)

Cleaning Air Conditioners

• Video: How to Easily Clean Your RV’s Air Conditioners

• A/C Fin Comb Tool Set

Helpful Resources

• Website: www.MobileRVTechServices.com/Resources

• Amazon Storefront: Idea Lists - RV Maintenance & Repair

• YouTube: Maintenance 101 Video

About Us

Mobile RV Tech Services specializes in onsite RV repair, maintenance, and inspections. We service your RV at your home, campground, or storage unit in Iosco county in Michigan from April 15 - December 15, and Houston, Texas, from January 1 - April 1.

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For more tips, step-by-step guides, and videos, check out the resources on the RV Education page on our website.