What are the effects of improper use?

Each of us is well aware of the fact that all devices wear out naturally. Starting with the equipment of the living quarters of a caravan or motorhome, ending with mechanics. The service life of the engine, gearbox and other moving components depends on many factors. Of course, quality and regular, professional service using brand-name spare parts are of great importance. Nevertheless, even new equipment will quickly deteriorate (wear out) if the user makes certain mistakes.

Chassis, bodywork

Contrary to appearances, you do not need to use the camper outside of paved trails to quickly destroy the suspension - and more. As reported by mechanics, users know many other "effective" ways. Let's start with the most common sin of drivers - aggressive driving on potholed roads . While dynamically passing each corner on our way, we only accelerate tire wear, similar behavior on a devastated artery means strenuous work of shock absorbers, springs, swingarms and all metal-rubber elements. What's more, the entire vehicle frame and the load-bearing structure of the bodywork also work in such conditions - plastic panels will start to crack after some time. Similar results also generate violent shocks - they can violate the tightness of the building. Another important issue that we often forget is the placement of the cargo inside the camper. Many drivers do not pay much attention to this, packing their luggage wherever possible. Instead, place the heaviest packages between the axles - keeping the weight evenly distributed and the load on each axle.

Braking system, engine and gearbox

The aggressive exploitation mentioned above also has a destructive effect on the camper's brakes , they are prone to overheating. We should remember that the brakes must cope with the considerable weight of even an empty vehicle (the empty weight of the residential building easily exceeds several hundred kilograms). For their sake, we should brake the engine as often as possible, and we will also reduce fuel consumption.

Another element that suffers from incorrect operation is the drive unit ( engine and gearbox ). Most campers are powered by diesel, turbocharged engines - for them it is deadly to use full power ( turning the engine at high speed ) before reaching the optimal temperature , and also to turn off the engine immediately after strenuous driving. Before the unit warms up, all its moving components (including the turbo) are insufficiently lubricated - similarly, just after the engine is turned off, no oil reaches the turbocharger. The effects do not need to be explained.

Many drivers have problems with starting up hills, and even the right selection of gears while driving. As a result, the engine often works in unfavorable conditions (both too low and too high RPMs harm the engine). On the other hand, unskilled clutch operation will accelerate its wear and even contribute to its burning.

Regardless of whether we are using a new or several-year-old vehicle, we can easily accelerate its wear and tear. Exposing yourself to costly repairs .