Lazy Daze Owners' Group

Annual preparation for travel

May 20, 2024, 03:45:43 pm

Each May we work on the Lazy Daze to get it ready for the next year's travels.  Since we are at 10 years and 50K miles,  there were several items that we don't normally do.  I'm not done yet, but here is what has been worked on so far:
LP alarm replaced
10 year old Lifeline AGM batteries for the house replaced
Lacrosse inside/outside temp gauge batteries replaced
Transmission fluid changed
Differential fluid replaced
Engine oil and filter changed
Brake fluid flushed
Brake pads checked (1/8" wear front pads, almost none in the rears)
Coolant drained and replaced
5 year old chassis battery replaced
Front Bilstein shock nuts checked/tightened
Radiator hoses checked
New serpentine belt
Exterior waxed.

I still need to have the alignment checked and ball joints checked/lubed
Drain/disinfect and fill water tank
Flush water heater tank
Tires are all inside 6 years with good tread

What have I overlooked?

By the way, while I work on mechanical tasks, my bride Cyndy does all of the waxing.  I agree; I did marry well!
Harold

Re: Annual preparation for travel

Reply #2 – May 21, 2024, 09:11:34 am

<smile> Check and clean the kitchen area IE stove (above, inside, and below), microwave, and all water connections with free flow (calcium deposits).   Hard water is the curse of living in an area with wells or river drinking water. 
Check and clean the bathroom.   Make sure all hoses and connections are free and in good working condition.

IM(not so)HM nothing ruins a good vacation like a broken kitchen or bathroom appliance. 

glen