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Pre-flight and during flight checks

I've started checking under the engine each time we stop for a break.  We had a fuel leak back in March which I think I would have discovered much earlier if I had done that.  And since we are stopped at a safe location (e.g., a rest area) if I do discover a problem it is much better than finding some problem while on the road.  I also look at the tires and the connections to the towed Jeep during my walk around.    Of course, I always check the various fluids (oil, hydraulic and coolant) before starting out. 

Anything else to routinely check before starting out and during a trip?

George
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George Hatfield

  Never ever use World Line Motors of Nacogdoches for service!

Re: Pre-flight and during flight checks

Reply #1 –
Get a laser temp gun from HF and shoot tires and wheels at rest areas. I caught a sticking brake slide pin before any damage.
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Look, listen, smell and feel.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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George, you can never be too safety conscious!  I second the heat gun!  You will find though that the inner rear tire will be higher, since more heat is trapped in that area.  Just a FYI!  When I stop in a rest area and using heat gun, my fronts are right around 120-125;  rear outsides are 140 or so.  Remember, you have the engine, tranny, etc., plus the wheel wells in that area, so temps will be higher.  I try and stop at least every 50 to 75 miles.  Hey, we are retired, no hurry!
Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
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'98 U320 from 2000-'06
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Quote from: juicesqueezer –
I try and stop at least every 50 to 75 miles.  Hey, we are retired, no hurry!

Yeah, our bladders are not what they used to be....  O:)
Oscar & Janet Valent
2023 Coach House 261XLQD
Former 2004 U320 3820 PBBS
Former 2007 Newell Coach #815
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit

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Quote from: valento –
Yeah, our bladders are not what they used to be....  O:)
You can always skip your diuretics.

We try for 250 mile days and when doing so stop every two hours for a stretch and to allow the tires to cool down.  Keeping in mind that on the previous coach the tires were running right at their maximum weight.  I love my Foretravel.

We too have an infrared pyrometer, but we use it mainly for troubleshooting and pan frying.
1992 Foretravel Grand Villa
U225 SBID Build No. 4134
1986 Rockwood Driftwood
1968 S.I.A.T.A. Spring
1962 Studebaker Lark
1986 Honda VF700C
1983 Honda VF750C
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I have posted my of list prior.  A quick search should show a lot  .!