Each spring it is time to inspect the camper and prepare for the journey ahead. A properly maintained camper and lubricated one will help things go a long way without trouble. Also, the more you know about the camper the better you are at finding something that doesn't seem right or operate the way it has in the past. So, this is a good time to talk about dusting off the camper and lubrication.
Things we do:
- Main power winch - pack worm gear with grease (Peak 2) and check the stop limit switches for tightness and operation
- Lubricate the cable drum and cable on it with WD40
- Spray the pivot joints of the stabilizers with WD40
- Spray the threaded rod of the stabilizer with Silicone Lube, which is a dry lube and doesn't attract dirt as much.
- Grease the main wiffle tree below the camper at the front and rear grease points
- Add oil to the spring lifter posts while the camper is down
- Raise the roof, and then spray the lifter posts with dry silicone lube along the tracks
- Clean the door hinges to make sure they didn't get full of grit
- Add a few more pumps of grease to the main wiffle tree now that things have moved during raising the roof.
- Lubricate the wheel hubs and bearings (nice with the EZ lube hub system)
- Check operation of the hitch coupler and lock, lube if needed.
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| Closed, with tools and lubrication items ready to go |
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| Current products we use for most of the camper servicing |
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