![]() ![]() I don’t know about you, but during the cold winter months, we have been known to “borrow” RV propane tanks to grill over the winter. In other words, don’t forget to run water through your kitchen and bathroom faucets, indoor and outdoor showers, and anything that has a water line. This includes both indoor and outdoor water lines. Make sure your water filters are replaced and run water through all water lines, faucets, and any water outlets until the water runs clear. We use a diluted bleach solution in the freshwater tank to also sanitize water lines while flushing out the antifreeze. In a nutshell, everything that was filled with antifreeze during the winter months will now need the antifreeze flushed out and sanitized. Protect the water lines and seals from freezing during the winter months. In cold climates, RV’ers drain water lines in the fall and likely replace the water with antifreeze. If you are preparing a motorhome, this is also the time to complete your vehicle maintenance – check the oil, wiper blades, check fluid levels, and lights, just to name a few.įirst spring outing Time to de-winterize. This post is written for all RV’ers, whether you have a pop-top, travel trailer, 5th Wheel, or motorhome. Restock your RV, including paper goods, bathroom supplies, batteries, and food – Yeah, don’t forget the food.Clean the interior before restocking your RV.Replace the batteries in the smoke alarm, check your carbon dioxide detector. ![]() Check faucets, showers, ice-maker, and any other water lines for leaks.Check furnace and air conditioning systems.Make sure your refrigerator and freezer work.Check slides, leveling system, and all control panel functions.Don’t assume your tires are still fine, check them.Do you have grill parts that need to be replaced? Are your LP lines still in good condition?.Stock up on grill and campfire supplies.De-winterize your RV if you live in a cold climate.Let’s avoid that.īefore leaving on that first trip of the season, there is an easy checklist to prevent all of those not-so-fun events. There is nothing worse than being excited about the first camping trip of the season and having things break. Whether it is time for your first spring outing, or are pulling your RV out of storage, it is time to go RVing! This checklist will help you prepare for your first outing. ![]()
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