Spring is always the prime time to perform RV maintenance tasks, to make sure you have a comfortable and safe camping season ahead. While quarantining at home due to covid-19 pandemic, is an excellent opportunity to check everything from tires to the roof and avoid common RV roof maintenance mistakes.
“If you are struck at home due to
Covid-19 crisis, utilize this time as an opportunity to complete/perform annual
RV roof maintenance tasks that you should not ignore.”
Keep Things Safe
The most common RV roof maintenance mistake is not going through the RV owner’s manual. You need to go through the RV’s manual to know some specifics regarding your vehicle like how much weight it can carry. Carrying more than the recommended weight can cause some serious damage to the RV’s roof.
Regularly Carry Out Inspections
When you are driving your RV you don’t know how much abuse it takes while on the road. Things like tree sap, harsh weather conditions, debris all are taking the life out of your motorhome. Therefore it is important to perform regular roof inspections to keep an eye on what is happening on the roof and taking corrective action as soon as possible. A quick RV repair is much better than having to do intensive repairs.
· A good rule of thumb is to perform inspections every three to four months and even earlier if you RV is parked under the trees.
· Tree sap, loose hanging branches, and debris can cause some serious damage to the RV roof.
· You should inspect the inside of the RV as well even if you see no problems on the outside.
Clean the Roof
Cleaning the RV roof from time to time is a must to-do task. Leaks are hard to track for an un-trained eye and would not be visible without cleaning. Make sure whatever you intend to use for cleaning or re-coating is safer and compatible to use on your RV’s roof.
Deal with Problems ASAP
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