Winterizing your recreational vehicle Practical guide



The fall season, when summer and all the getaways are over, is the best time to park your RV and prepare it for winter hibernation. Although you can pay someone to do it for you, wintering your RV on your own is a pretty satisfying adventure. Of course, this would involve hard work, but it does guarantee a hands-on interview and, of course, savings.

If you are wintering for the first time, do not be overwhelmed by the task. Think of it as a routine verification of VR. To help you, here is a guideline for wintering RVs.

1. Pay attention to plumbing. Much of the wintering work on RVs involves the prevention of water pipes and frozen water pipes in winter, but all are manageable. Start by emptying the fresh water tank by opening the faucets until all the water comes out. Do the same for showers, toilet tanks and bowls. You can use an air compressor to help you suck up all the water. Next, bypass your water heater using a bypass kit provided by the RV manufacturer. To prevent the remaining water from freezing, treat it with an RV antifreeze solution.

Pump the antifreeze solution into the water system using a pump conversion kit, which uses a tube that transports the solution from its container into the water system. Then check if the solution has been injected into the water system by opening one tap at a time. If the tap releases something pink (the color of the antifreeze solution), it means that the antifreeze solution has entered the water system. See if all faucets, showers, sinks and toilet bowls do the same. Finally, pour about four to five ounces of antifreeze into the sewers.

2. Clean the motorhome. All consumable items - food, drinks, drugs, etc. - must be eliminated. Do not forget that rodents are probably looking for a comfortable place to spend the winter and that all these objects attract them to your RV. You do not want your RV to be the choice of your home because, as you know, rodents have a notorious reputation for messing around wherever they are. they can use to pass through brass wool or aluminum.

3. Turn off all devices. The refrigerator, in particular, must be thoroughly cleaned. Get rid of all its contents and leave it open to allow air circulation and prevent it from stinking. The air conditioner is also another concern. Clean it before closing it for the winter and cover it with plastic.

4. Have moisture control at your fingertips. Some motorhome owners use chemical absorbents inside the vehicle to prevent moisture and hence the growth of mold. Others, on the other hand, find charcoal as effective.

5. Cover the camper. This will protect the camper from snow and water. But be sure to use the lid that does not hold moisture inside. Some advise to obtain a cover in breathable materials.




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