Preparing Your RV for an Okanagan Summer Road Trip
A pre-trip checklist from our Red Seal technicians to keep your RV road-ready through wine country and desert heat.
Apex RV Team
Red Seal technicians ·
At a glance
Before you head out into the valley, a 20-minute walkaround can save you a roadside breakdown. Our technicians check tire condition, brake wear, fluid levels, and battery health on every pre-trip inspection — here's how to do the same checks yourself before your next trip.
Summer is the busiest travel season in the Okanagan, and it's also the hardest on an RV — long highway hours, desert heat, and full loads all add up. A short pre-trip inspection catches most of the problems that turn into roadside breakdowns.
Tires and Brakes
Check tire pressure cold, before driving, and inspect for cracking or uneven wear — heat and UV exposure age RV tires faster than you'd expect, even ones with plenty of tread left. Listen for grinding or pulsing when braking, and have pads and drums inspected if it's been more than a year.
Fluids and Battery
- Engine oil, coolant, and brake fluid levels
- Battery terminals — clean and free of corrosion
- Propane and water tank levels before departure
- Generator oil, if equipped
Before You Leave the Driveway
Test all running lights and signals, confirm the awning and slide-outs latch securely, and walk the roof for loose sealant if it's been a while since the last inspection. Fifteen minutes now is a lot cheaper than a tow from the highway.
When to Book a Pre-Trip Inspection
If your RV hasn't been serviced this season, or you're planning a longer trip through the valley and beyond, our Red Seal certified technicians can run a full pre-trip inspection and catch anything a walkaround would miss.
Rather we take a look?
In our Okanagan Falls shop or at your campsite.
