Keeping your RV running smoothly will have a positive effect on your gas mileage. Be sure to stay on top of your model’s maintenance schedule, as plenty of things can impair your fuel economy. Read on for tips for boosting your RV’s fuel efficiency through various maintenance tasks.
Check Your Tires
Your tire pressure will play a key role on your camper’s fuel economy. It’s best to always check your tire air pressure before a trip.
When they aren’t inflated properly, they won’t have the right amount of contact with the road and can struggle handling all the forces pushing on them. Your RV will have to work harder to travel the same distance, which hurts your fuel efficiency.
Before you take a trip, use a tire pressure gauge to do a quick measurement. Try to do it when the tires are cold for the most accurate reading. Then check the measurement against the camper manufacturer’s recommendations. You’ll also want to do this measurement after a big change in elevation since that can affect your tire pressure.
Other Maintenance Tasks
A dirty air filter can decrease your RV’s gas mileage. That’s a simple fix that can translate to saving money on gas.
There are other common maintenance issues that can affect your gas mileage as well such as a bad oxygen sensor, using the wrong oil, and an improperly-tuned engine.
DIY vs. Professional Maintenance
While there are some easy maintenance tasks that you can handle on your own, be careful about being too ambitious. RVs don’t function the same as cars. Unless you have plenty of knowledge and experience under your belt, it’s best to leave the camper maintenance to the professional mechanics. Be sure to check your RV’s service schedule so you can take it in when it’s time.
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