Tips For a Home Motor

Introduction

Travelling in a motor home can be a very exciting and entertaining recreational opportunity for the family. Maintaining a motor home, however, involves much effort, because it is like taking care of a home and a motor vehicle combined into one – double the work! Having enough know-how related to travelling, maintenance and expenses involved will make your journey both, comfortable and enjoyable.

Step 1

When your motor home is not in use, maintain it more often than you would your standard vehicle. Change the oil, refill fluids, check the battery and tires’ pressure periodically, because a vehicle that is used for long road trips bears more wearing out than a standard one. Always empty out the water lines before storing it away preceding the winter. Cold weather can make accumulated water in the pipes freeze, which will then expand and cause the pipes to burst!

Step 2

Take care of the security measures. Have proper locking devices, motor home alarms and tracking or immobilizer devices to foil any attempts that are made by thieves. Refrain from leaving registration documents and valuable items in your motor home when it is not in use. Have a working fire extinguisher and smoke alarm, and check the oven stove as a precaution before embarking.

Step 3

Moisture buildup and dampness is a huge problem with most motor homes. Steam producing activities like showering and cooking are carried out in a closed space, and the moisture may start staining the interior and making it moldy. Have the roof ventilator of the motor home open, especially when using the stove or shower, and keep the other air outlets like windows and doors closed to ensure that the moisture leaves properly. Regularly unclog drains of the sinks and bathroom.

Step 4

When travelling, take note of the height and weight limitations, as a motor home may have difficulty passing under low-height spaces such as tunnels and bridges, and making it overweight causes instability and increased risk of losing control of while driving! Be extra careful of road regulations, like when parking, reversing or overtaking because of the size and weight of the vehicle! Avoid hitting the road during stormy or hard weather conditions that make driving difficult and hazardous.

Step 5

Your makeshift home can use a little upgrading after a period of time has passed since it was first put to use. Repair or replace the engine, so travelling is smooth before your next trip – it could make a huge difference! The flooring of the motor home would do well with a new, colorful vinyl floor which is less prone to damage. A stainless steel exterior finish will give a sleek, modern look and help fight corrosion and do away with older paint jobs. Bring in modern appliances to make your home-on-wheels more luxurious!

Tips

Going on vacation without leaving your home’s comforts behind is what makes such a journey so enjoyable, and the freedom to choose for how long you want it to be without paying accommodation! Regular maintenance and travelling lightly and smartly will prolong the life of your motor home. A motor home that is properly cared for can be an investment that will prompt you to take relaxing trips away from your stressful life more frequently, rather than dithering and delaying vacation time with all the bookings, and packing and high costs one wants to avoid.

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