Tips for Travel Trailer Repairs on the Road

Rolling down the road to your next camping adventure can be relaxing. But one mechanical meltdown and your trip can quickly go from relaxing to frustrating and stressful. With the right kind of upkeep, most surprise maintenance issues should be mostly avoidable, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be prepared for the worst. Check out some of the tips we here at Schwab's RV World have provided for travel trailer repairs on the road.

Pre-Trip Inspection

The first step in treating repairs on the road is to take steps to ensure it never happens. The right kind of pre-trip maintenance can help prevent a lot of problems on the road, especially ones that would occur due to neglect. You’ll want to perform your own inspection of the travel trailer from top to bottom, inside and out. Keep your eye out for any potential problems or anything that seems to be performing out of the ordinary.

Roadside Assistance

Unless it’s a small fix, your travel trailer breaking down on the road will probably lead to calling for help. Make sure you have a number to call before the worst happens. This should be fairly simple if you already have roadside assistance for your commuter vehicle. Just call the company and let them know you’ll be adding a camper to your vehicle list so they can prepare accordingly. If you don’t already have roadside assistance, we highly recommend signing up.

Bring the Right Tools

There might be some repairs that you can do on the side of the road or from the comfort of your campsite. Of course, if you’re not comfortable doing this, then call a professional, but tools like a jack and spare tire might save you a little extra time and money. Just don’t forget to check your owner's manual before proceeding with any DIY repairs.

As we mentioned though, there are a lot of travel trailer repairs that you’ll want a professional to take a look at. If this happens close to home, contact our service department in Leduc, AB, and let us know what you need to be fixed so we can help you get back on the road safe and sound. Schwab's RV World proudly serves all those in Edmonton.