Maintenance Before A Road Trip

[Abrum81]

I'm just curious what you guys do to your vintage rigs before a big road trip. Check fluids....oil change...what other preventative maintenance? Thank you.

[Bigd9]

I always check the tire pressures, and check all fluids including windshield wiper fluid.

[bruceisla]

Originally Posted by Bigd9

I always check the tire pressures, and check all fluids including windshield wiper fluid.

Here's an oddball item:
I check my power "toll booth window" for up/down. It sticks after not being used for awhile. The rubber seal grabs the window glass. Silicone spray usually gets it working again.
The other thing I check is wiper blades.

[RickNC]

I get underneath and check for leaks. I check Frig,Range and H/W for operation, venting and gas leaks. I check plumbing both water and waste for operation and leaks I check all the lights and the charging system. I make sure the generator is starting, has oil and functioning properly. I make sure there is extra fluids; Oil, brakes, transmission and antifreeze. I check spare tire for inflation

I carry these spares: both radiator hoses, clamps and belts. I also carry a spare fuel pump. ECM temp sender (GM 454) and 1 long plug wire and 1 spark plug. I carry enough tools to handle the most common repairs plus a multi meter for electrical issues.

[Phobos]

I check the fluids, tire pressures, any trim or panels that might be loose and fall off while moving and the exterior lights. I get up on the roof to make sure there isn't any obvious damage and basically make sure everything works on the chassis and in the coach.

[Jake21]

Not sure if an 2002 qualifies for vintage, but I check all hose clamps in the engine compartment, belts for wear, wipe jack arms clean with WD-40, oil in the front hubs, coolant level, oil level. I check the air in the tires before I roll anywhere anytime no matter how long or short I have been sitting.