With the winter months fast approaching, it is important that your motorhome or motorhome is prepared for sub-zero temperatures. Every winter, hundreds of RVs and RVs are damaged because owners forget to properly winterize their "home away from home." Here are 12 pro tips that can save you tons of money and headaches when the temperature drops below freezing!
1. Clean your entire RV or RV
While it's easy to get home from a long, arduous journey and park your RV immediately without doing a thorough cleaning, it can lead to many problems down the road. Be sure to give your RV a thorough cleaning before you park it for the winter.
This includes all linens and carpets. A sparkling clean motorhome or motorhome makes spring trips even more exciting!
2. Plumbing and antifreeze
According toRV Geeks , one of the most important but easily overlooked aspects of winterizing your RV or RV is protecting it from burst pipes in freezing weather. Be sure to drain all water sources from your unit and add antifreeze to your pipes. Antifreeze is a cost-effective solution that is fail-safe against water that might spill out when all the pipes are drained.
3. Humidity and humidity control
Before you close your RV for the winter, make sure you have a moisture or moisture drain in your vehicle. An example of this device is DampRid , which uses calcium chloride to pull moisture out of the air to keep your RV from going moldy.
4. Winterize the fridge when winterizing your RV
According to RV Travel , you want to make sure your cooler is completely clean and tidy, and for added moisture protection, add a box of baking soda to soak up excess moisture. For extra protection, leave your fridge open and give it a good clean.
5. Prepare for pests
Parasites of all kinds seek to hide where humans are not. An RV that sits idle all winter inevitably attracts pests. Make sure your RV is thoroughly clean and free of anything that might attract pests, and if your vehicle has gaps in the doors or other easy entry points, block those entrances.
6. Take out the batteries
To ensure your batteries are ready for the upcoming season, unplug and remove them from your vehicle. These can be stored indoors and placed in a battery to ensure they are ready for spring.
7. Wash your washing machine
If your RV has a washing machine, run it on a low load or self-cleaning cycle. Then open the washing machine door and dry the excess moisture with a towel.
8. Turn off your propane tank when winterizing your RV
It's easy to do, but also easy to forget. Make sure your propane tank is completely closed. The last thing you want in your RV is a gas leak!
9. Water heater protection
An easy to overlook but crucial step in preparing your gear for winter is draining the water heater. At sub-zero temperatures, water in your water heater can lead to the destruction of a water heater. Be sure to drain and open your bypass valves!
10. Carry out repairs
It's easy to want to put off making minor repairs to your RV, but checking and completing small repairs before you put your RV or RV away means your unit will be ready to go when the spring weather improves.
11. Lower the blinds when winterizing your motorhome
To ensure your RV bedding and fabrics don't fade in the sun, make sure your RV sun visors are fully down. It also prevents would-be thieves from seeing anything worth stealing.
12. Cover your RV
Finally, cover your RV once everything is checked, working and ready. Be sure to use a genuine RV cover made from breathable material. Don't use a tarpaulin! The tarpaulins will not allow water or air to enter or exit the RV and could trap moisture if something does get in!
Follow these pro tips and you're sure to have a winterized RV that's ready for springtime adventures.
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