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UNDERCARRIAGE CHECK LIST

Paint all necessary parts
Remove and clean wheel bearings
Check bearings for any sign of pitting or discolouration
Repack bearings with wheel bearing grease
Check bearing runners for any sign of pitting or discolouration
Check condition of brake shoes
Check condition of brake drum
Check condition of wheel studs and drum threads
Refit hub and set tension on castle nut
Check axle bolts tight
Check all wiring and gas hose secure
Reset brakes from hub to coupling
Tighten all brake cable nuts
Check operation and setting of override lever
Lubricate coupling shaft at nipples
Check and lubricate coupling handle locking pin
Check coupling bolts tight
Lubricate brake lever rod / ratchet and ratchet pin
Check operation of jockey wheel
Check jockey handle secure
Check jockey wheel spins freely and not cracked
Lubricate jockey inner thread
Clean and re-grease corner steadies
Check corner steady worm straight
Check corner steady worm nut tight
Check corner steady mounting bolts
Check brake lever grip and button
Check 7-pin plug and tail lights, Indicators, stop lights
Check condition of catches, locks, screws and tighten
Check all reflectors - front, side and rear
Check tent pole box secure and door fittings
Check tent pole sockets
Check fridge vents
Check condition of tyres
Check number plate and light
Tighten wheel nuts
Wash exterior
 

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