RVs are a great way to travel. You can take your family and friends with you. You can load it up with gear, bikes, kayaks, fishing poles, clothes, favorite stuffed animals and more. You don't have to lug your bags through the airport, or worry about anything going missing.
However, to get the most out of your RV or motor vehicle, you have to be kind to it. By that, I mean, you need to make sure everything is running smoothly before problems happen. This can be done through a routine maintenance stop. If you are RV savvy, you can check most things yourself.
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:
-Look at your tires. Do they look soft? Check tire pressure and make sure it is within the manufacturer's recommended pressure. Soft tires will eat up gas and make you more prone to flats.
-How old are your tires? Do they need to be changed? This can be determined by a quick glance, which should reveal whether or not the tread is worn, if there are any bulges or cracks. Spare tires should be changed every few years regardless of whether or not they have been used as they can crack on the inside due to being out in the weather.
- visual wheel alignment
-The engine should be looked after at regular intervals. Check your car's maintenance schedule to find out when to take it in.
-Oil should be changed every 3,000 miles or on new vehicles, every 6,000 miles. If you don't, you run the risk of having your engine seize up. Dirty oil can be damaging to your vehicle.
-Tires should be rotated and balanced once a year. This helps keep wear patterns even on your vehicle.
-If you have an older vehicle, make sure the gas cap seal is still in good condition so gas doesn't evaporate.
- check the brakes (dragging can cut fuel economy by 30% or more)
-Check your fuel injection system regularly.
With all of these in running order, gas mileage should improve. A new RV shouldn't have any problems, however older RVs or used RVs should have a routine check at least once a year, especially if the vehicle has been sitting in storage. Keep a detailed maintenance record and keep all your receipts so you know what services you've had and when.
However, to get the most out of your RV or motor vehicle, you have to be kind to it. By that, I mean, you need to make sure everything is running smoothly before problems happen. This can be done through a routine maintenance stop. If you are RV savvy, you can check most things yourself.
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:
-Look at your tires. Do they look soft? Check tire pressure and make sure it is within the manufacturer's recommended pressure. Soft tires will eat up gas and make you more prone to flats.
-How old are your tires? Do they need to be changed? This can be determined by a quick glance, which should reveal whether or not the tread is worn, if there are any bulges or cracks. Spare tires should be changed every few years regardless of whether or not they have been used as they can crack on the inside due to being out in the weather.
- visual wheel alignment
-The engine should be looked after at regular intervals. Check your car's maintenance schedule to find out when to take it in.
-Oil should be changed every 3,000 miles or on new vehicles, every 6,000 miles. If you don't, you run the risk of having your engine seize up. Dirty oil can be damaging to your vehicle.
-Tires should be rotated and balanced once a year. This helps keep wear patterns even on your vehicle.
-If you have an older vehicle, make sure the gas cap seal is still in good condition so gas doesn't evaporate.
- check the brakes (dragging can cut fuel economy by 30% or more)
-Check your fuel injection system regularly.
With all of these in running order, gas mileage should improve. A new RV shouldn't have any problems, however older RVs or used RVs should have a routine check at least once a year, especially if the vehicle has been sitting in storage. Keep a detailed maintenance record and keep all your receipts so you know what services you've had and when.
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