RV Maintenance Not to Do at Home

While there many RV maintenance tasks that can be performed at home, some things are best left to the professionals. This may be due to a lack of proper tools, the difficult of the repair, and/or the risk of harm to RV and you. If you’re not sure which RV maintenance tasks are best left to the professionals, use this guide from the experts from 47 West Trailers. 

Broken Heating and Cooling Systems

Heating and cooling systems are complex. Much like how it’s usually best to hire a specialist to repair your home’s air condition, we recommend scheduling a service appointment the next time your RV’s thermostat goes on the fritz. Most people simply lack the specailized skill set necessary to repair these delicate systems. 

Roof Leakage Issues

A leaky roof is one of the more common issues found in older or poorly maintained RV, and unfortunately it’s not usually something that can be fixed at home. Whether caused by extreme weather, an accidental impact, or simply an unnoticed dent that went too long without being repaired, a leaking roof usually leads to further structural damage, as well as harm to interior features like carpeting and furniture. Roof leaks usually only get worse with time, so schedule a service appointment the moment that you notice one. 

Problem with Lighting and Electrical System

Much like heating and cooling systems, an RV’s lighting and electrical systems are very complex and almost always require specialist knowledge to properly resolve. Unless you’re a licensed electrician with full schematics of your RV, there’s a good chance that trying to fix your RV’s electrical issues on your own will result in damage to your camper or harm to you. If the lights start flickering, schedule a service appointment. 

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