HITCHING UP WITH MAX TAYLOR
SUMMER
LOVIN’
Summer is upon us. It’s time
to pull the van out of storage,
spread the maps out on
the kitchen table, and start
planning the next trip.
When my van has been
sedentary for a couple of
months, before hitting the road
I like to jack it up, put it on
stands, and rock each wheel
– as you know, excessive
movement can indicate worn
wheel bearings. I’ll rotate the
tyres, use a soap solution to
check for gas leaks, check that
the brake lights and indicators
are functional, and even go so
far as to clean up light rust on
the drawbar and chassis. A go-
over with a wire brush, some
rust converter, finished with a
coat of Cold Gal – the hardware
store that looks like a big green
shed gets a lot of my money at
this time of year.
The smoke detector inside
the van gets a new battery
and the fridge is inspected for
operation. My hot water heater
has a stainless steel tank but
for those with a sacrificial
anode, this would be a good
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time to check and replace it
if necessary. I do, however,
de-scale the storage tank
by introducing wine vinegar
to the main water supply
as per the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Yes, the pre-trip maintenance
schedule sometimes seems
daunting and I’ve only
scratched the surface here.
But in the interest of a hassle-
free trip, don’t overlook it. Set
aside a day and get it done.
And safe travels.
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