The three main reasons that a tire will blowout is if it is overloaded (too much weight on the RV), under-inflated, or just old. So before you take your RV out after time of storage, you need to make sure that the tires are inflated to the correct factory specifications. You also need to make sure that the weight on your RV when you leave doesn’t overload the weight standards for the tires or the axles. You should have your RV weighed to make sure that you get precise measurements. Just guessing that your RV doesn’t exceed weight standards isn’t enough. You should have your tires replaced every 5-7 years. Contact a RV repair center if you are having problems with your tires.
Sometimes, after a long time of being in service, your LP (Liquefied Petroleum) hose can start to leak. Sometimes the joint can also be fit loosely and leak. Once a year, you should make sure to have your LP hose carefully checked by a professional. In the mean time, you can buy the tools (leak detector solution) yourself to check in the mean time. You want to make sure there are never any leaks with your propane, because that could lead to an explosion around an open flame. Make sure to not light any pilot or burners when checking. If you do find a leak, make sure to get it repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
When you’re driving down the road and make a turn, does your steering wheel stay in the position it was left? If it were working it would return to the neutral position, 12 o’clock. A problem with steering gear linkage, ball joints, or alignment can cause your steering wheel to stay in the position without naturally returning to neutral. This may not seem that bad, but can be quite troublesome. You always need to make sure you have maximum control of your RV at all times. Contact a trained RV professional to get this issue fixed.
Instead of jerking from side to side after hitting a bump, this condition is when it rocks back and forth (like a see-saw). This is most common in shorter motor homes (20-30 feet long). You can usually take care of this problem by getting new shocks or springs. However, sometimes you need to get a new motion control unit.
Contact a trained RV specialist for this.
When you’re driving does your RV seem to coast or list to one side? If it seems to be a problem with your steering, refer to The FAQ on Delayed Steering. Listing occurs when one side of your RV is lower than the other side. There are other reasons why an RV would coast left or right. Sometimes it can be caused by improper weight distribution. This is what you may want to check first. Rearrange the contents of your RV to make sure that there isn’t too much weight on the side that is listing. Worn springs on one side of your RV, worn body mounts, insufficient spring hangers, and bad bushings could also be the cause of the listing. If you are experiencing this problem, you should contact a trained RV specialist.
