Here's the list of maintenance? things I've presented at Chalet AFrame rallies.? Some things don't apply to aliners.? Its just a bullet item format, so ask questions if you don't understand the brief comments
Tires
? ? Inflate before every trip to maximum psi rating on tire
? ? ? ? Some charts say its ok to inflate to a lesser number
? ? ? ? But max psi has least chance of blowout, so max psi highly recommended.
? ? Replace if tread worn
? ? Replace at 5 years old, or sooner (I replace at 4 years), even if tread not worn.
? ? You cannot wait for the tread to wear out.
? ? ? ? If you do, you'll probably have a blowout.
? ? ? ? 50% of the time a blowout tears a hole in the floor, and can cost 2K to repair
? ? Use quality tire brand for replacement, speed rating above 65 mph
? ? ? ? ?Carlisle radial trail HD, D load rating required on 13"
? ? ? ? ?Maxxis M8008, C load rating all you can get on 13"
? ? ? ? ?Goodyear Endurance 14" and above only.
Axle bearings
? ? ?Grease once a year if moderate mileage, say 5000 miles
Replace Chalet axle hangers at 7 years.
? ? ?The factory axle hangers are thin and wear fast
? ? ?Replacements are 2x as thick.
? ? Squeaky suspension is indication replacement needed
? ? Get Dexter heavy duty axle hanger kit
Fridge
? ? Clean flue every year, or else rust falls out and clogs burner
? ? ? ? Guaranteed to happen eventually if not cleaned
? ? Check gas jet, dip in solvent to clean if needed
? ? Install computer case fan
? ? ? ? Recommend 1500 rpm, 140mm
? ? Use white vinyl tape to hold on upper fridge vent if Chalet tin cover, just 4 corner screws,?
? ? ? ? Easier to remove than caulk
Water heater
? ? Don't let air out of relief valve
? ? Don't test relief valve, may not reseal due to calcium deposits.
? ? Drain and use blaster wand to remove calcium chunks, also use vinegar
? ? Check gas jet, dip in solvent to clean if needed
? ? Don't need scalding water, get adjustable thermo, or run for only about 12 minutes?
? ? ? ? Water heater runs for over 20 minutes before thermostat shutoff.
Furnace
? ? ?Clean vents of any obstructions
? ? ?Check gas jet, dip in solvent to clean if needed
Recaulking?
? ? ?Critical to recaulk?
? ? ? ? ?Edges of corner trim
? ? ? ? ?Bottom edge of wall trim
? ? ? ? ?Edges of roof edge trim (for some years roof not bedded in caulk)
? ? ? ? ?May leak and cause damage if caulk fails
? ? ? ? ?Do whole thing if starts to fail
? ? ?Not that critical
? ? ? ? ?Edges of skylights
? ? ? ? ?Edges of roof vents
? ? ? ? ?Spot fix if starts to fail
? ? ? ? ?There is a 1 inch wide bead of caulk under flange of skylight or vent
? ? ?SCS2000 is what I recommend as caulk for edges, but do not bed anything other than skylights with this
? ? ? ? ?It is a silicone, and lasts longer than polyurethanes
? ? ? ? ?It has a tensile strength of 341 psi, which is over 2X stronger than other silicones
? ? ? ? ?It is harder to remove than polyurethanes
? ? ? ? ?Use Digesil to remove silicone.? Costs $35 a jar.
? ? ? ? ?SCS2000 will stick to dried SCS2000, ok for spot repairs
? ? ? ? ? ? ?Most other silicones won't stick to dried silicone.
? ? ? ? ?Tape off and use 45 degree scraper to smooth SCS2000
? ? ? ? ? ? ? Smoothing with finger doesn't work - caulk is too soft.
? ? ? ? ? ? ? Do not touch caulk after tape removal.? Trim with razor blade to fix mistake.
? ? Can also use a polyurethane
? ? ? ? ?But must have UV resistance
? ? ? ? ?Will come off easier than silicone
Fresh water tank
? ? Sanitize not needed often if you don't winterize with antifreeze or fill with pond water
? ? Do sanitize after using rv antifreeze
Propane lines
? ? Disconnect propane line from bottom of regulator, lay line on ground
? ? Oil residue will drain out.
? ? Do this about every 3 years.
Battery
? ? Add distilled water every trip, after a week of camping takes about a dixie cup
? ? Don't let go below 12.0 volts for best battery life
Fantastic Fan
? ? Push and pull on "lock" knob
? ? If moves in and out, knob is loose
? ? ? ? May cause fan lid to open during travel.
? ? ? ? Tighten screw in middle of knob to fix
? ? ? ? Don't put bungees over lid.? Not needed.
Lithium upgrade
? ? DC to DC charger
? ? Converter upgrade
AOC website
? ? In depth tech details
? ? alinerownersclub.org/diy/
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ConnieM
Carl