Air Bags
A slow leakage in air bags over a period of time is normal. Example: If not
used, an automobile tire will lose air if not maintained.

Chassis
There are several different chassis that your recreational vehicle may be
built on. Included are Ford, Chevy, Spartan, Gillig, Road master, Oshkosh
and Freightliner.

Checking Your Oil
Every time you stop to fill up with gas, be sure to check your oil level. It is
not unusual for your RV to consume a quart of oil every 500 to 1,000 miles.
Your RV is much heavier than your automobile, and therefore causes more
pressure on the engine.

Drainage System & Toilets
In order to prevent odors in your RV, your toilet should hold water. You MUST
use special RV type toilet paper and chemicals if you want to prevent odor problems, clogged slide valves, and false readings in the holding tank. Black
and gray tanks that are not maintained properly can build up a coating that
MUST be cleaned for odor control as well as monitor panel readings. When
using the waste system, the black water (sewage) valve must be closed, even
when you are hooked up to a campground dump site. In order for sewage to
flow properly through the sewer hose when the dump valve is opened, all
solids must be broken down by chemicals and water in the black tank.

Extension Cords
Long, lightweight extension cords may be fine for those small uses around
the house, but they are not designed for heavy-duty uses such as supplying
110 volts to your RV! Your appliances and air conditioning may not work
properly, as low voltage can cause many difficulties with the 110 volt devices
in your recreational vehicle.

Fresh Water
You must drain your fresh water tank to prevent your drinking water from
becoming stale and musty. If you store your water over an extended period
of time, it can not only become very stale, but may cause odor problems.
Beware: this problem can occur even when storing your water for short
periods of time - even over one weekend!

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