RV Maintenance Tips
True or False
Distilled water is not required when filling a Deep Cycle Battery on your RV
False - Distilled water is the ONLY water you should use
How often do manufacturers recommend checking caulking/sealant on their RV?
1. Every 5 years
2. Every other year
3. Annually every year
4. Every 3 months
4. Every 3 months
A&L RV Recommends every 30 days. This prevents water leaks by looking for small cracks or separations from the fixture to the body of the unit.
True or False:
E-Pro models come with 200W Solar panel and 1800W Inverter
True!
(12S & 14D 1000W)
The 22Veranda model has these features standard: True or False
False! These are OPTIONAL equipment on the Veranda
Forest River includes a one year roadside assistance program on all of their new RV's.
True or false
True!
Forest River RV brands come with one year of Roadside Assistance included for the first year on most new motorized and towable Forest River RVs*. This service provides you with 24/7 coverage for the following services:
True or False
You should charge your battery for 24 hours every 30 - 45 days
True - Also remember to remove your battery for storage during the winter months or when it's not being used for long periods of time.
Tire Pressure in your RV should be checked how often?
1. Annually
2. Whenever you see that little light thingy come on
3. Before every trip
4. Spring and Fall
3. Before every trip
Tires should be checked cold. A&L RV Recommends filling to the MAX AIR Pressure on the sidewall of the tires.
Storing ties should be on blocks of rubber. Using wood, grass concrete can absorb oils out of the tires and also bring moisture into tires which can cause them to dry rot quicker!
All Flagstaff E-Pro models come with a power awning.
True or False
True!
True or False: Salem Cruise Lites have a removable underbelly panels for easy access for service.
True!
Does Forest River offer an Extended Warranty?
Forest River RV brands provide a One-Year Limited Warranty. We do not offer any other type of warranty on our products. Many of the suppliers utilized by Forest River RV warranty their own products, and some components may have a longer warranty through the actual component manufacturer.
New RV Deep Cycle Marine batteries come with a 3 or 5 year warranty depending on the manufacturer
True or False
False!
New batteries come with a One Year Warranty and must be properly maintained. Battery vendors will check over the batteries thoroughly for warranty consideration
True or False - RV Toilet paper is a waste of money. Regular TP works just fine!
False! RV Toilet paper breaks down quicker and is specifically designed for mobile use
This A/C size is standard on Flagstaff E-Pro.
1. 10,000
2. 12,000
3. 13,500
4. 15,000
3. 13,500
(12S & 14D 11,000)
All Salem Cruise Lites come with solar installed:
True or False
False!
Solar prep is standard
Approximately how many households in the US own RV's?
1. 11 million
2. 50 million
3. 800,000
4. 150,000
1. 11 million
Wheel bearing repack should be done at the following intervals:
1. They never need done
2. Before the end of your first year of ownership or before 12K miles. Whichever comes first.
3. Every once in a while when you remember
4. Every 3 - 5 years
2. Before the end of your first year of ownership or before 12K miles. Whichever comes first.
The grease can collect dirt, break down or evaporate. This can cause MAJOR problems to your axles, wheels, bearings and SAFETY!
Running your A/C on any fan setting (low or high) is ok during the humid months. True or False
False - it is recommended to run the A/C on high settings (fan or cool) during high humidity to avoid freeze up on the A/C unit.
Flagstaff E-Pre has a wooden cage base for the dinette & bed to save money. Everything else is aluminum framed on the E-Pro.
True or False
False!
The dinette base and bed base is aluminum
Salem's furniture is called:
1. Versa
2. Venti
3. Capri
4. Solari
1. Versa furniture and it is considered Best in Class
The average RV vacation is how much less expensive than a traditional hotel/vacation vacation?
1. 15%
2. 30%
3. 60%
4. 80%
3. 60%
Manufacturers will cover Sealant/Caulking for the first 90 days, 6 months, 1 year on any new unit.
90 days
6 months
1 year
90 days is the maximum coverage by new manufacturers on caulking/sealants.
Sealant will not be covered past the day of delivery on any Pre-Owned Unit at A&L RV
What are Mud Daubers?
1. A Spa treatment
2. What little kids do when they're making mud pies
3. A group of wasps that build nests out of mud
4. A Japanese snack
3. A group of wasps that build nests out of mud
Flagstaff E-Pro has:
1. 1/2" tongue & groove plywood flooring
2. 3/4" " " "
3. 5/8" " " "
4. 1" " " "
5/8"
Salem's come with an optional flush floor slide out feature. This is an upgrade from their standard slide out.
True or False
False!
Flush floor is standard
As of 2021, how many campsites are there for RV's in the US?
1. 101,350
2. 510,127
3. 890, 333
4. 1,664,861
4. 1,664,861