subject: Maintenance Issues That Could Make Your RV Waste Fuel [print this page] RVs are seen by many as a money saverRVs are seen by many as a money saver. RVs are seen by many as an entertainment venue. The fabulous thing about RVs is that they are both. The RV is a unique animal with many advantages.
But when it comes to taking care of your RV you have to treat it like any vehicle. Follow the manufacture recommended RV maintenance schedule for your vehicle and you'll typically avoid the majority of common issues. But there are times when "things" will pop up.
You might find at one point after you've purchased a RV that you are just not getting the gas mileage that you are supposed to get when you're on the road. Manufacturers typically provide a basis that you can aim for regarding miles per gallon on the highway and miles per gallon in the city (they differ due to frequent stops and starts in the city, of course).
If you find yourself in this boat there are several services you can schedule (or take care of yourself) for your RV that should alleviate the problem. To increase fuel efficiency of your vehicle:
- check tire pressure
- check the condition of your tires
- visual wheel alignment
- check condition of the engine
- lube, oil and filter change
- tire rotation and balance
- check condition of gas cap (you don't want any of your gas evaporating because you don't have a tight seal)
- check the brakes (dragging can cut fuel economy by 30% or more)
- fuel injection service
Hopefully you'll see a dramatic difference in your RV's fuel economy after the above list is completed. You might be able to shave a few off your list if you've recently purchased a used RV. Just look through the documents you received or that came with the vehicle. You should find a maintenance record. And if you're lucky...some of these services may have been performed recently. Then you've got one less item on your to do list!
Maintenance Issues That Could Make Your RV Waste Fuel
