RV service centres frequently encounter problems when owners arrive for mid-vacation repairs. After winter storage, the first trip often reveals issues that went unnoticed during inspection. Taking a pre-season road trip near home helps identify problems before they disrupt your vacation.
The plan
A weekend getaway allows you to test all systems thoroughly. Until you’ve gone through all the motions of setting up camp and spending some quality time in your RV, some problems can go undetected. Pay close attention to whether your fridge and furnace reach and maintain proper temperatures.
Hitting the road
Common issues that emerge include appliance failures, loose awnings, and brake problems. Battery troubles frequently appear after winter storage, especially if not maintained properly. Testing with and without hookups ensures your battery functions correctly — try one day connected and one without to verify both 120-volt systems and battery performance.
Yard alternative
If weekend travel isn’t possible, set up in your yard for a couple of days. The limitation is you won’t test brakes, running gear, or hitching components without actual driving.
Support available
If an unexpected problem does pop up in the middle of your holiday, despite your precautions, remember that the RV Care network — and its Route 66 partnership in the US — is there. Our service department is the place to start.
