Toy Hauler Maintenance Guide
Living an adrenaline-packed lifestyle on the road can only truly be achieved with a toy hauler. These RVs have everything you need to eat, sleep, and relax, while also providing plenty of storage for your toys. And since they were such a big investment, you probably want to keep them in good condition for many years. While maintenance is best left to the professionals, there are still some simple tasks and inspections you can perform to prevent serious issues from arising in your toy hauler. We recommend implementing the following maintenance strategies into your routine.
Upkeep of Appliances
New toy haulers have propane-powered appliances, and while these are much more effective, they can also develop serious problems. We don’t recommend attempting to fix any of these issues yourself. However, inspecting the appliances will let you know when something’s gone wrong before you’re faced with more expensive fixes. In order to do this, all you need to do is pay attention to how your appliances perform. For instance, the fridge should obviously maintain a consistently cool temperature. Also, the stove needs to have a steady flame. If it flickers or emits several colors, there’s probably a propane shortage. You can usually fix this problem by simply refilling the tanks, but if they still have plenty of fuel left in them, there could be some damage to the connection.
Lubricate the Moving Parts
A toy hauler isn’t worth much if its moving parts get stuck. The garage door depends on runners and rails, and so do the slide-outs, cabinets, and many other parts. You don’t want to let these get too grimy or rusty, so you can keep them in good shape with a simple dry lubricant. If you spray this on once a year, it will dissolve the abrasive particles and create a smoother track for these large moving parts to slide over.
Patching up the Leaks
All RVs, even toy haulers, tend to spring leaks over time. This isn’t because they’re made from bad material. Rather, when you drive a trailer cross country, the walls and roof are bound to get pretty beat up over time. When leaks do start to form, moisture makes its way into your trailer, which can cause wood rot, mold, and mildew. These will ruin the fabric and structural interior of your RV, leading to very expensive repairs, so make sure that you keep an eye out for any gaps, cracks, or seams that seem to be splitting. We recommend letting our service department do the fixes, but if you’re a passionate DIYer, you can patch up these gaps pretty easily with a standard sealant compound.
Toy haulers are complicated, but you can still do your part to keep yours in good condition. Lubricating the moving parts, inspecting the propane system, and keeping leaks under control will prevent a lot of major issues, and when you need assistance, we can do the rest at Victory Custom Trailers in Metamora, MI. We serve Detroit and Flint, and we have a great selection of toy haulers for sale, so feel free to stop by if you’re still in the market for a quality camper.