Before you begin: Use your RV and component manuals for model-specific procedures. Stop and use a qualified professional for electrical, propane, structural, or other work beyond your training.
A rhythm for every season
Adjust the timing for your climate, usage, and manufacturer’s schedule.
- 01
Spring
Bring it back into useInspect after storage, restore the water system, and test appliances.
Spring care guide - 02
Summer
Keep systems comfortableCheck AC airflow, watch for leaks, and check tires before travel.
Summer care guide - 03
Fall
Prepare for the changeInspect the roof and seals. Plan water-system protection before a freeze.
Fall care guide - 04
Winter
Keep an eye on storageCheck for moisture and pests; follow battery storage instructions.
Winter care guide
Build one calendar from several manuals
Your RV has more than one maintenance schedule. The coach or trailer, chassis or axles, tires, batteries, roof, and appliances may each have separate instructions. Put their dates and mileage triggers into a single calendar, including the next due date and the manual page that specifies it.
Do not copy a generic interval over a manufacturer interval. Use this page to organize your work, then fill the dates using the documentation for your exact components.
Before every departure
Walk around the RV to check tires, exterior lights, doors, steps, roof-mounted equipment, hitch or tow connections, and visible leaks. Test detectors and the systems you expect to use at your destination. Confirm cargo is secured and your loading stays within the applicable ratings.
Make the departure check short enough to repeat every time. If you find a new problem, record it and decide whether it must be fixed before travel.
Monthly during active use
Inspect roof and exterior seals from a safe position, look inside for moisture, clean or check AC filters, examine visible plumbing, and review battery condition. Test safety devices using their own instructions.
A monthly inspection is useful because small changes become easier to spot when you compare photos or notes with the previous month.
Change the focus with the seasons
Spring is for reversing storage procedures, sanitizing the fresh-water system, checking tires and brakes, and testing appliances. Summer shifts attention to cooling, tire pressure, and sun-exposed seals. Fall is the time to inspect the roof and prepare for freezing weather. Winter storage still requires periodic checks for moisture, pests, and battery condition.
If you travel year-round, use the seasons as reminders rather than fixed deadlines. Climate and use are more important than the month printed on a calendar.
Annual review and recordkeeping
Compare completed work with every manufacturer schedule. Look for missed chassis or running-gear service, appliance inspections, detector replacement dates, and sealant work. Save receipts and record parts or products used.
A calendar only helps when completed tasks are marked and the next date is set. Keep the log with your RV documents so another household member can understand the plan.
Manufacturer manuals & further reading
Use these official resources to find details for your equipment. Match the brand, model, and revision; another RV’s procedure may not apply to yours.
- Winnebago operator manuals
Find Winnebago manuals by model year. Match the model and serial-number range before using a schedule, plumbing layout, or storage procedure.
- Jayco owner support and manuals
A starting point for Jayco owner manuals and product support. Use the manual for your RV and the separate instructions for its installed appliances.
This guide is general educational information, not a substitute for your RV’s manuals or professional inspection.