Are You Making These RV Maintenance Mistakes?
Are You Making These RV Maintenance Mistakes?  
Podcast: RV Unpacked
Published On: Wed Jan 21 2026
Description: Water doesn't ask permission, it just sends invoices. In this episode, we reveal the five most commonly missed maintenance items that can silently destroy your RV and your budget.Subscribe to Camping World on YouTube: https://cwrv.link/CWYTsubscribeIn this episode of RV Unpacked, Ian and Chris dive deep into the near and dear topic of RV maintenance. It's the unsexy but essential work that prevents camping disasters and saves you a fortune. The guys break down the five most frequently neglected areas on an RV, from the "silent budget assassin" on your roof to the proper way to care for your batteries. Plus, get the latest on industry news, including fluctuating gas prices, Honda's new base station prototype, and Airstream's powerful new off-grid electrical system. And finally, see which single-axle trailer gets inducted into the RV Hall of Fame as the Jayco J-Flight 172DB goes head-to-head with the ultra-versatile Coleman 13T.Chapters: 00:00: Introduction01:05: Check In: RV News05:07: The Five Most Important RV Maintenance and Safety Checks08:59: #5 Batteries and Charging Systems11:10: #4 Maintaining and Preventing Issues with Water14:10: #3 Bearings, Brakes, and Suspension Maintenance18:17: #2 Tire Maintenance25:38: #1 Roof and Exterior Sealant Maintenance33:40: Creating a Maintenance Calendar40:56: RV Hall of Fame: Single Axle Travel Trailer42:34: Chris’s Pick: Jayco Jay Flight SLX 172DB44:22: Ian’s Pick: Keystone Coleman 13T47:09: Check Out: Maintenance is the New Luxury