Pre trip maintenance tiday, have questions and found a few concerns
We have a short trip coming up next weekend so I began pretrip prep today.
Questions:
Should the leaf springs/shackles or pivot points be lubricated somehow? I didn't see a grease zerk and they we're all dry so don't believe they have ever been oiled.
What does everyone use for safety chain attachment to the TT. Mine are a single chain, hook on each end with a single bolt in the center link attaching it to the trailer tongue. (Not good)
I also jacked up each wheel to check for play, 3 out of 4 wheel bearings we're slightly loose. They only needed a little twist to the next "notch" on the castle nut but loose either way. (Glad I caught that)
I think I still need to check brake adjustment.
Concern:
I ran out the antifreeze, rinsed the holding tank then flushed the water system with fresh water. Still had a slight chemical smell. It is now full of bleach water to sterilize the water system. Problem is I found a small leak at the cold water inlet to the hot water tank. Just a drip but not sure how to fix it with the fittings involved. See pic below.
Not sure how or where to get the proper fittings to stop this leak. Thanks for any help or advice in any of the above.
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