| Summer Ready RV Check List | | | | keep the air moving through. Wash any dishes |
| It's been a long winter and now that summer is in | | | | that may have been left inside. Wash the toilet |
| full swing it's about time to hit the road with the | | | | and shower, especially the shower curtain. |
| RV. Before embarking on the road this summer | | | | Spring prep must include a fluid and connections |
| remember that the effects of the winter | | | | check. Look for insect and rodent nests. Also |
| elements can damage a stored RV. If your motor | | | | check for any chewed wires and hoses. Check |
| home has been in storage, now is the time to | | | | the Rvs amount of LP gas and test appliances for |
| check do a little checking and maintenance. Taking | | | | proper functioning. Look at the generator and |
| a little time now will go along way to ensure that | | | | make sure it is working well. |
| your RV will work properly throughout the year. | | | | Drain and flush the freshwater tank. Add 1/4 cup |
| Before driving off you should complete an RV | | | | of household bleach for each 15 gallons of |
| prep checklist. It is pretty basic. If you dont feel | | | | capacity. Then fill the tank almost to capacity, |
| qualified feel free to take the RV to a mechanic. | | | | leaving room for sloshing. Drive or tow the coach |
| The important thing is that the vehicle is checked | | | | to mix the bleach. Run the hot water to get the |
| out. Start with a thorough inspection of the | | | | bleach through the water heater. Then drain the |
| exterior. Meaning examine the outside, including | | | | freshwater tank. Refill, along with 1/4 of baking |
| the body and roof. You should look cracks, holes, | | | | soda per 15 gallons. Drive or tow to mix the |
| separation. Look inside for stains on the ceiling, this | | | | water, run the hot water, then drain and refill with |
| is way you can be sure there are no leaks. Some | | | | fresh water. Test the water pump and water |
| cracks maybe too small to see and the interior | | | | system, including the water heater. |
| stains will let you know without a doubt if there | | | | On motor homes, generators and tow vehicles, |
| are leaks. Be sure to look beneath the vehicle for | | | | change the oil and filter and perform all |
| signs of fluid leaks. This could be oil, coolant, gas, | | | | recommended services according to the owner's |
| power steering fluid, and wiper fluid. If you see a | | | | and maintenance manuals. Batteries should be |
| puddle, check to see where its coming from and | | | | check for electrolyte level and connections should |
| what color it is. Oil and fuel leaks are the biggest | | | | be removed, cleaned and after re-assembly, |
| concerns. | | | | treated with an anticorrosive product. Secure all |
| Now that you have determined there are no | | | | lug nuts, check tires for wear, cracks, and other |
| exterior leaks, go ahead and wash the RV with a | | | | damage. Use a penny to check the amount of |
| specially formulated soap. This soap will help | | | | tread left on the tires. Inflate tires to the proper |
| remove stains, bugs, and prevent discoloration. I | | | | pressures. |
| would recommend using BlackMagic on the tires. | | | | Replace and check all batteries. Test smoke |
| Also, NeverDull is a great product to shine all | | | | alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Check the |
| crome. It is a good idea to work in the shade, | | | | on fire extinguishers. Refill your first aid and |
| since washing a hot surface can result in | | | | emergency kits. Make sure our emergency kit |
| hard-to-remove spots and streaks. | | | | includes these essentials: flares, a gas can, |
| An RV that's been stored all winter needs to be | | | | reflective triangles, duct tape, jumper cables, |
| aired out. Vacuum the carpet and clean the floors | | | | wheel chocks, flashlights, jumper cables and |
| and other surfaces as needed. Typically people will | | | | water. Taking these extra precautions will surely |
| also shampoo the carpets. It is a good idea leave | | | | pay off if there are any emergencies. |
| the doors and windows open while cleaning just to | | | | |