The RV mid-summer tune-up. Is it time for an upgrade to an AGM Battery?
Summer is a time for fun and adventure. Although our favorite toys may not be getting as much use this year, that doesn’t mean that they don’t deserve the best just like our own families. A midsummer tune-up is a great way to ensure the life of your machine. If you haven’t started your equipment in a while, or it’s gotten more use than usual, now may be the time to check-in and make sure it’s running the way you like and outfitted with as minimal upkeep as necessary. The following is a list of our recommendations for a midsummer tune-up. This list is minimal, not exhaustive, and please use your best judgment and add steps as needed for your situation.
Replace oil and lubricants (washer, coolant, antifreeze, brake and power steering)
Check plugs and wires and replace
Check all filters and lights
Check and charge the battery and replace as needed
Check belts and hoses for cracks and replace as needed
Check all materials and fabrics for wear and tear and make repairs
Check generators and propane tank and top off
Check hydraulic jacks and fluid levels
Lubricate all hinges and locks
Check tires for unnatural wear and rotate if needed
Most importantly, check your battery. Finding yourself stranded because of a dead/weak battery is a worst-case scenario and possibly life-threatening in some cases. Performing regular maintenance on your machine and battery help to ensure safety and longevity. Make sure the battery is free of corrosion and able to hold the charge. If not, consider replacing with a deep cycle, AGM battery for ongoing ease of use. These batteries are considered by experts as the best batteries for your RV / motor home.
AGM technology continues to evolve to meet the needs of its consumers especially with hard to perform maintenance machines and is worth considering for your equipment. Many consumers find that in the long run, the additional benefit of longevity and ease of use for vehicles, marine craft, and ATV’s outweighs that of it’s flooded cell competitors. If you own an RV, marine craft, ATV, race car, or even wheelchair, it may be time to upgrade to a deep cycle battery for peace of mind and ease of use in the future.