RV Maintenance 101: Group RV Class
- Mar 27, 2023
- 3 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
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.
Download the most recent copy of the class handout for your reference.
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.
Anode Rods
Example of Aluminum Anode Rods (buy the correct type for your water heater)
Flushing RV Water Heater
Tires & Wheel Bearings
Fire & Gas Leaks
Cleaning Air Conditioners
Toilet/Tank Treatments
Two brands we use and recommend to our customers are Liquified and Unique. Both can be purchased on Amazon, at local RV dealerships, and select products are available at Walmart.
If you’d prefer to buy direct from the company, we also have a discount code you can use.
Unique Tank Treatments - Use code 'RVSteve15' for 15% off your order when ordering directly from company website. See products on Amazon listed below.
Digest-It: Holding tank treatment. Use each time you empty the black tank.
Clear-It: Unclogs tanks and clears poop pyramids.
Clean-It: Deep cleans black tank. Removes built-up sludge, and solid waste.
Store-It: Black tank storage treatment. Cleans black tanks while storing your RV.
Restore-It: Black tank sensor cleaner. Cleans & restores misreading sensors.
Scrub-It: RV toilet bowl cleaner. Cleans toilet bowls with tank-enhancing probiotics.
Toilet Brush: Silicone Brush, Compact, Won't Damage Toilets or Seals.
Liquified - Use code 'MOBILERV15' for 15% off your order when ordering directly from company website. See products on Amazon listed below.
Helpful Resources
Amazon Storefront: Idea Lists - RV Maintenance & Repair
Find more RV maintenance and repair videos organized into easy-to-browse playlists on our YouTube channel.
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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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