Do it yourselfer Mechanical Maintenance
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Utclmjmpr
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Camp grounds do mind and don't turn their heads, I do mine in my garage.(within reason)>>>Dan
Lou Schneider
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I have a gas engine motorhome, so I just take it to Wal-Mart. Any Auto Center with a tall door (most of the newer ones) will do an oil change and lube for $50.
Wizard46
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Number 1, start by asking the campground management. Some will let you if they know you won't make a mess.
If they allow it, you would be suprised how much help will show up before you finish.
If they allow it, you would be suprised how much help will show up before you finish.
Gary RV_Wizard
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I've [carefully] done oil changes in campgrounds in the past, but more and more have explicit rules against this. The nicer the campground, the more likely it will be prohibited and strictly enforced. Since we own a fixed home base, I can do most of my maintenance there.
Utclmjmpr
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After reviewing this subject it occured to me that "thats what freinds are for">>>Dan
SargeW
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I have been in a few that offer a place for campers to do minor repairs. Usually it's a pad or space over in a storage or work area. Sometimes it pays to ask when you check in. The small independents are more likely to allow something like this.
Kim (skyking4ar2) Bertram
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We have been fortunate so far to be close to Freightliner maintenance, but you will find that many parks have a "roving" RV maintenance preference who may have permission to do some of that for you at your site. The park can control that better. It is often more reasonable cost wise than breaking camp and wandering somewhere.
Many parks are near some sort of water, either natural or impounded, and they are extremely sensitive to the idea of "spills". Would not be surprised if it was in their insurance in some way.
Many parks are near some sort of water, either natural or impounded, and they are extremely sensitive to the idea of "spills". Would not be surprised if it was in their insurance in some way.
