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