Monday, March 12, 2007

De-winterizing your RV

If you live in a cold weather climate, you're probably familiar with "winterizing" your RV. Now that the weather is warming up, your probably ready to go RVing again. Before you hit the road, however, take the time to properly "dewinterize" your vehicle. Here are a few maintenance checks that apply to most RVs.

1.Check hoses and gaskets for cracks and leaks, especially for anything related to propane.
2.Recharge the battery.
3.Test the electrical system and appliances.
4.Check wheel bearings and brakes.
5.Lubricate the suspension system.
6.Inspect propane tanks for cracks and rust.
7.Blow out the burner assembly of propane appliances.
8.Open the hot water heater bypass. Then fill and drain the fresh water tank.
9.Fill the fresh water tank again, start the water pump, and open all faucets until the water runs clear.

Dewinterizing your RV requires only a few hours, but is often neglected in the excitement of spring. Careful dewinterizing will help you enjoy a trouble-free season of RVing.

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