RV Maintenance Tips
RV Maintenance Tips
Flagstaff RV
Salem RV
Forest River & Other Stuff
100

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

100

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. 

100

True or False:

E-Pro models come with 200W Solar panel and 1800W Inverter

True!

(12S & 14D 1000W)

100

The 22Veranda model has these features standard: True or False

  • Platinum Package: Fiberglass Exterior, 200W Solar Panel w/30 AMP Controller
  • Spare Tire & Carrier
  • Ducted A/C (171, 19, 261) *STD on Slide Models
  • Exterior Camp Kitchen (19, 261) *STD (24VIEW, 240, 263, 273, 28)
  • Power Stabilizer Jacks
  • 15,000 BTU Ducted A/C IPO Standard 13.5k
  • Outside Shower
  • 200W Solar Panel w/30AMP Controller

False! These are OPTIONAL equipment on the Veranda 

100

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:

  • Towing
  • Jump Starts
  • Tire Assistance
  • Delivery of Fuel and Emergency Fluids
  • Locksmith/Lockout Service
  • Winch Out
  • Technical Support
  • RV Mobile Mechanic
200

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.  

200

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! 

200

All Flagstaff E-Pro models come with a power awning. 

True or False

True!

200

True or False: Salem Cruise Lites have a removable underbelly panels for easy access for service.

True!

200

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.

300

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

300

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

300

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)

300

All Salem Cruise Lites come with solar installed:

True or False

False!

Solar prep is standard

300

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

400

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!

400

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. 

400

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

400

Salem's furniture is called:

1. Versa

2. Venti

3. Capri

4. Solari

1. Versa furniture and it is considered Best in Class

400

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%

500

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

500

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

500

Flagstaff E-Pro has:

1. 1/2" tongue & groove plywood flooring

2. 3/4" "           "                 "

3. 5/8"  "           "                "

4. 1"   "              "               "

5/8"

500

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

500

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