Preventative Maintenance is Key 

High humidity, salt air, and regular wear & tear can wreak havoc on our RV components and systems if left unchecked. Avoid costly RV repairs by properly maintaining your RV systems as recommended by the manufacturer. In fact, failure to do so could potentially void your manufacturer warranty on some products. Call us today more details, 941-725-5557. 

RV Battery

Recommended Monthly

  • Clean battery tray
  • Clean terminals and posts
  • Apply anti-corrosive
  • Test batteries under load
  • Top off fluid (as necessary)
  • Inspect 12v fuses & connections for corrosion

A/C Cleaning

Recommended Bi-Annually

  • Visually inspect air conditioning unit
  • Clean AC evaporator and condenser coils
  • Perform amp draw test and test capacitors
  • Clean drains
  • Perform temperature test
  • Replace AC gaskets and filters (as needed)

RV Brakes

Recommended Annually

  • Check brakes for proper operation
  • Test amp draw on each wheel
  • Remove tire, drum and hub
  • Inspect brake shoes
  • Check brake wiring
  • Adjust brakes to proper settings
  • Inspect wheel bearings and repack (as necessary)
  • Check tire air pressure & adjust per manufacturer specifications
  • Towable RVs Only

storage service

Recommended Monthly

  • Visually inspect RV for condition & safety
  • Test proper slide out operation
  • Lubricate exterior slide seals
  • Extend/retract levelers & apply lubricant (as needed)
  • Inspect body seals for cracked or missing sealant
  • Check generator fluid levels & exercise under load
  • Run AC units & perform Delta-T
  • Inspect breaker & fuse panel (tighten connections if needed)
  • Test proper operation of smoke & CO alarms
  • Inspect fire extinguisher for charge & safety compliance
  • Test battery & clean/tighten connections (as needed)

RV Safety inspection

Month Prior to Travel

  • Visually inspect RV exterior for potential safety concerns
  • Inspect exterior running, brake, & clearance lights
  • Perform operational test of slides, levelers & awnings
  • Inspect proper function of breakaway switch
  • Inspect brakes & bearings
  • Test battery health & clean terminals (as needed)
  • Inspect fire extinguisher for charge & safety compliance
  • Check tire air pressure & adjust per manufacturer specifications

RV Fluid ANALYSIS

Varies By Type

  • RV Engine
  • Engine Oil (Every Oil Change)
  • Coolant (Annually)
  • RV Transmission
  • Transmission Fluid (Annually)
  • RV Generator
  • Engine Oil (Every Oil Change)
  • Engine Coolant (Annually)
By The Bay RV

LICENSED & CERTIFIED
LIC # LI45339 / MV112667

PHONE

(941) 725-5557

SERVICE AREAS

Bradenton, Palmetto, Ellenton, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota

SERVICE HOURS

Mon – Thur 9AM – 5PM

Friday 9AM – 4PM

Saturday CLOSED

Sunday 10AM – 4PM