Hints and Tips

One of the biggest advantages to your new RV Products air conditioner is that the maintenance needed to keep the unit in good care is minimal. In fact, about the only thing that you, the owner, must take care of is the cleaning and replacement of the filter. The filter is a vital part of every air conditioning system. If the filters are not cleaned at regular intervals they may become partially clogged with lint, dirt, grease etc. A clogged filter will produce a loss of air volume and may eventually lead to the icing up of the cooling (evaporator) coil.

The aluminium sheeting on the outside of your RV should only be cleaned with warm soapy water. Never use abrasive materials or cutting compounds as this could seriously deteriorate the baked paint finish on the aluminium. Build up of road tar or bird droppings can be removed with a diluted solution of mineral turps. This should be applied only to the surface that needs cleaning and it should be immediately rinsed off with warm soapy water.

Antennas should always be securely stowed away while travelling and although there are many types of antenna on the market quite often the simpler types are very effective for television reception and are much easier to store when travelling. In the case of high winds, antennas should be removed and stored away as the structures are not designed to withstand strong wind conditions.

The cleaning of vinyl material on rollout awnings should only be done with warm soapy water. Never use any strong detergent or mineral based cleaners to clean the vinyl on your awning as it could lead to discolouring. The aluminium supporting arms to the awning should not need greasing or oiling and when storing you awning away for any period of time the awning should be completely and thoroughly dry to avoid mildew build up on the vinyl surfaces.

Awning or rope tracks fitted will greatly benefit from the occasional application of sprayable silicone to aid the sliding in and out of your awning or annexe.

Batteries installed in Recreational Vehicles should be kept charged even while stored away. General maintenance on the batteries should be carried out in a similar way to car batteries. Water levels should be maintained and any corrosion around the terminals should be removed.

As you go further north within Australia, distances between rest stops and camp parks get noticeably longer. Always ensure you have plenty of water on board.