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Driving a Sprinter Van: Pre-Trip Inspection

April 30, 2021

Prepared to strike the roadway in your touring coach? Perhaps it’s your very first time ever, or you have actually simply de-winterized your touring coach and you’re navigating the very first time this season. In any case, take a little time to do a pre-trip examination and conserve yourself from possible concerns.

If you’re itching to strike the roadway in your Sprinter Van Recreational Vehicle, we assure a pre-trip examination will not take long. And it might conserve you from handling unanticipated concerns while far from house. Run through this simple series of checks to ensure whatever remains in working order and all set for an effective getaway.

Do you understand all of your Recreational Vehicle’s measurements?

If it’s your very first time driving a Recreational Vehicle, you need to learn more about essential measurements like length, width, and height. Length will assist you examine whether you’ll suit a basic parking area (typically 19-20 feet long). Width will assist you understand when roadways, camping areas, or crowded locations will be tight. And height informs you which bridges and parking lot you’ll have the ability to securely pass under and through. Pro pointer: drive-thru overhangs are typically just 9 feet high, which implies Sprinter vans are too high to go through.

You can search for your Recreational Vehicle’s measurements (see listed below) or utilize a determining tape to examine the measurements yourself.
And though it appears basic, among the very best methods to preserve your tires is to ensure they’re constantly filled to the ideal atmospheric pressure. Atmospheric pressure for your Airstream Touring Coach tires is detailed in your owner’s handbook, and here’s a convenient guide.

  • Interstate 19
    Length: 19′ 5″
    Width: 6′ 7″
    Height: 9′ 8″ with 2WD, 9′ 11″ with 4WD
  • Interstate 24GL
    Length: 24′ 6″
    Width: 6′ 7.7″
    Height: 9′ 8″ with 2WD, 9′ 11″ with 4WD
  • Interstate 24GT
    Length: 24′ 6″
    Width: 6′ 7.7″
    Height: 9′ 8″ with 2WD, 9′ 11″ with 4WD
  • Interstate Atlas
    Length: 24′ 9″
    Width: 8′ 3″
    Height: 10′ 6″

Are you all set to tow?

Every Airstream Touring Coach has an effective 3.0 L V6 Turbo Diesel motor efficient in bring up to 5,000 pounds. That implies Airstream motorhomes can quickly pull single-axle Airstream Travel Trailers. Discuss the supreme outdoor camping experience. And if you have an interest in pulling water or land toys that are a little smaller sized and lighter than a complete travel trailer, we have the post for you: Towing Toys with an Airstream Touring Coach

If you’ll be pulling on your next journey, make it a part of your pre-trip examination to examine your Recreational Vehicle’s drawback ball and power connection cable television. You’ll wish to ensure there’s no damage you may have missed out on previously.

Is the engine clear and working appropriately?

Prior to you begin your Recreational Vehicle up, open the hood and look for living things or particles that might have collected on or near the engine. Clear particles off with an air compressor or a little brush.

Next, examine your fluid levels:

  • Hydraulic/power steering fluid
  • Brake fluid
  • Engine coolant
  • Windscreen wiper fluid
  • Engine oil

Make certain engine belts are tight and intact, and look for leakages below your Recreational Vehicle. Start your Recreational Vehicle and listen for any uncommon sounds or indications of engine concerns. Inspect the dash for service lights (check engine, modification oil, low battery, and so on).

Are all of the easy work appropriately?

Get a spotter buddy and have them stand outdoors your touring coach while you begin the engine and switch on the driving lights. Roll down the window and let your buddy understand which lights you’re switching on when, and have them verify that they’re working.

Make certain you examine:

  • Front and rear headlights
  • Front brights/hi-beams
  • Front fog lights
  • Emergency situation flashers
  • Front and rear turn signals (left and right)
  • Brake lights
  • License plate lighting

If anything does not begin as anticipated, make a service visit prior to striking the roadway.

Are your batteries charged?

Once you get to your location, you’ll be all set to utilize your Recreational Vehicle’s home appliances, lights, Televisions, and more. And they all need battery power. That’s why it is essential to do a pre-trip battery check.

Prior to touching the batteries, find the primary on/off power switch in your Recreational Vehicle and ensure it remains in the off position. Then, open the battery storage compartment.

Utilize a wrench to eliminate the black cable televisions from the unfavorable terminals. Then, eliminate the red cable televisions from the favorable terminals. Look for deterioration on the batteries. If you discover any, utilize an old tooth brush, warm water, and baking soda to clean it off.

When your batteries are tidy and dry, they’re safe to charge if they require it. You can charge a variety of various methods:

  1. A converter into a source of power (house outlet, generator, and so on)
  2. Battery battery charger gadget

Inspect your Recreational Vehicle batteries’ directions for just how much to charge it and other requirements such as re-filling water compartments.

Are your tires complete and without wear?

If your Recreational Vehicle has actually remained in storage or parked in your driveway for a while, the tires might have naturally lost a few of their atmospheric pressure. Get rid of the air caps on each tire and utilize a tire pressure gauge to determine the present psi versus the maker’s psi standards ( in your handbook). Fill any underinflated tires back up to the advised psi and change the air caps when you’re ended up.

Then, have a look at each tire’s treads and look for wear along the tire walls. For more on tire upkeep, take a look at this post: Your Class B Recreational Vehicle Tire Concerns Addressed

Are your doors, windows, and entry actions working?

Inspect each door to ensure it opens, closes, locks, and opens without problem. Make certain entranceway actions open and close appropriately (by hand and/or immediately, depending upon your Recreational Vehicle). Do the very same for both windows in the cockpit and all interior windows in the coach. Inspect your windscreen for fractures and your wiper blades for wear and tear.

Did you discover something that requires to be serviced?

If you found an engine problem or simply have a concern you want to ask a specialist, provide your Airstream dealership a call or schedule a service visit at an Airstream Service Center.

Discover Your Dealership

Have some more touring coach driving concerns? Take a look at this post: Exploring Coach Driving and Parking Frequently Asked Questions Addressed.

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