Smith's RV Centre

What Can I Do to Prepare for This Winter

A general inspection should be done on your trailer each year. In some instances a qualified RV technician should take a look at your trailer. The following are items that should be checked once you are finished camping/travelling for the season:

 

How to Winterize Your RV

  1. Drain the fresh water tank, holding tanks, and water heater. (Leave the valves open)
  2. Bypass the water heater. (Turn bypass kit valves, if you have a bypass kit.)
  3. Hook anti-freeze to pump. (Turn valve on pump kit, if you have a pump kit.)
  4. Turn pump on. Go to furthest tap. Turn on just until the anti-freeze comes out. Do this to all of the taps; showerhead, toilet and city water inlet.
  5. Finally, pour anti-freeze into sink traps, bathtub, and shower traps.

 

Get Your RV Ready for Winter

  1. Clean and wax the unit exterior.
  2. Check the tire pressures.
  3. Disconnect, charge, and store battery.
  4. Winterize the trailer and dump the tanks.
  5. Turn off L.P. gas and cover the tanks.
  6. Leave the fridge door and cabinets open.
  7. Leave the roof vent open ¼" (more if Max air covers are installed)
  8. Cover all exterior vents to stop insects from entering (e.g. A/C, water, heater, etc.)
  9. Close the window curtains or blinds.
  10. Cover the tires if possible.
  11. Inspect the roof seams (reseal if necessary)
  12. Use a dehumidifier (Dryeze)
  13. Do not park in high grass.

Would you like a qualified RV technician to take a look at these items for you? Come visit our service department or click here to contact us for further information .

 

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