Teardrop campers are ideal for Self-drive holidays in Australia but maintenance is the key to a have a long-lasting camping experience. You wouldn’t want your camper to break down in the middle of camping and you end up bothering yourself fixing it during your holiday. Teardrop campers are quite compact and basic and do not ask for much maintenance but regular upkeep is a must to ensure it is always in good condition.
These campers do not have an engine of their own and are towed behind a motorbike or a car. Yet it needs to be maintained properly especially when it comes to the towing components.
Easy maintenance tips
Teardrop camper body must be cleaned thoroughly before and after your camping and regular checkup needs to be done to check for any cracks or leaks. Besides the exterior cleaning, interior appliances should also be maintained and cleaned. Here is a list of items that need to be checked and their duration:
Annually:
• Seals
• Bodyweight
Before and after every camping:
• Tires
• Trailer brakes
• Wheel bolts
• Propane tank
• Slide-out
• Batteries and Generators
• Exterior
• Lights
Every 6 month
• Roof
• Floor
• Awning
• Hitch
• Water tanks
• Internal equipment
• Hookup
• Heating and cooling
These are the few checks that can keep your camper in perfect shape and for any technical difficulties you can always take help from a professional like Wotpods who can assist you in annual or bi-annual maintenance checks at affordable rates. One needs to take special care of the towing hooks and tires especially if take hilly and rough patches during your camping. Australian made teardrop vans are made with a tough exterior but extreme weather conditions can damage the body and cause rusting. Ensure that you fix any minor crack well in time to prevent serious damages that could end up being extremely costly.
Maintenance of awning
The awning has proved to be a great addition to any teardrop camper as it allows you some space to relax outside the camper. Maintenance of awning is also a must to keep them in good shape. Use good quality locks to prevent them from falling while traveling. It should be gently washed with water and mild soap to prevent the deposit of dust and grease in the long run. Never pack your awnings wet, make sure it is completely dry or there could be chances of mold growing on them. Ensure there are no leaves or twigs on it before packing as it could result in some minor damages and rotten leaves deposit.
Leaking roof
Leaking roofs could be your worst nightmare if you get stuck in harsh weather conditions. Teardrop camper roofs are made of aluminum, fiberglass, or rubber. Each material used has its property and susceptible to leaks under extreme conditions. Before you start to prepare for your road trip, complete cleaning or the camper is a must, especially during the pandemic. Along with that check for any cracks or leaks on the roof so that you stay secure at any camping location.
Professionals make use of compatible sealants to fix any minor crack and Wotpods is ideal for all kinds of maintenance works related to teardrop campers.
