RV Maintenance Tools

Owning a recreational vehicle can be very rewarding, but it also requires you to undertake certain responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is keeping your RV well-maintained and ready to go at all times. Performing regular maintenance tasks ensures that your RV will function well when you need it to and will help you keep your camper out of the shop and on the road where it belongs!

Not sure where to begin when it comes to gathering the appropriate tools? Howdy Ranch RV of Mathis, Texas, is your local RV dealer, so we’ve rounded up this list of the best tools to have on hand for RV maintenance.

Check Your Owner’s Manual

First, before you go any further, we’d like to state that not every single one of these camper tools may be applicable to your particular RV. Your best move when it comes to properly maintaining your RV is always to peruse the owner’s manual, which should tell you what types of tools will be best for performing certain maintenance tasks. Additionally, if you want professional assistance, you can contact the service department here at Howdy Ranch RV to get your questions answered or schedule a maintenance appointment.

Silicone Sealant

When you come across holes or gaps in your RV, you’ll need to find a way to seal them up. You should invest in a good-quality silicone sealant to ensure that any gaps are filled up so that pests, water and debris can’t find their way into your rig. For reconnecting parts of your RV, a bonding compound is best.

Tire Pressure Gauge

This nifty little tool, often found in your car or truck’s glovebox, is universally useful for keeping tabs on tire pressure. Your RV’s tires need to be kept in good shape, and maintaining the psi levels stipulated in your owner’s manual is a major part of their upkeep. Keep a tire pressure gauge in your RV tool kit so you can prevent uneven wear and maximize your fuel economy with properly pressured tires.

Light Bulbs

There are likely several interior lights in your RV that will need to be replaced every so often. If you use long-lasting and efficient LED bulbs, then you won’t have to replace bulbs as frequently, but you’ll still want to have some extras on hand so that you’re not left in the dark in the middle of nowhere. You may even want to carry replacement brake light bulbs or headlight bulbs to avoid a ticket if one burns out during your trip.

Concrobium

This product is made to get rid of mold and mildew stains. You might have a dehumidifier to reduce moisture in your RV, but that still might not be enough to prevent all mold and mildew from happening, which is why having some Concrobium or another mildew and mold fighter is handy.

All-Purpose Tool Kit

Try to carry a tool kit on your RV at all times. You’ll want to stock it up with tools that are useful in many different applications. Options may include a screwdriver set (with both flathead and Phillips-head screwdrivers in various sizes), a hammer, a multi-tool, wire-cutters, pliers, wrenches, scissors, a flashlight, glue, duct tape and so on. There may be specific camper tools for your model of RV that you’ll want to have on hand, too, so you can throw these in the container with everything else.

We hope this guide helps you to keep your RV well-maintained! Still need a camper? Visit our dealership in Mathis, Texas, to take a look at our selection of RVs for sale. Howdy Ranch RV welcomes all of our Lone Star State customers in the cities of San Antonio, Victoria and Corpus Christi, Texas.