03/27/2023
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Okay, fellow RVers, Spring is here and it is time to get ready for camping season. Here are some steps to assist you with this process of de-winterizing and preparing.
1. The most crucial step for interior de-winterization is the water system because it’s used for everything from showering to cooking to drinking. When you winterized, you probably added non-toxic RV antifreeze to the system so the pipes wouldn’t freeze. Now it’s time to flush out the water system so it’s safe again for use. Consult the manual of your specific system for best practices.
2. Check for leaky water lines. Turn on the electric pump and allow it to pressurize the water system. When the freshwater tank reaches full pressure, the pump should shut off. If it does not, or if it turns back on, that’s a sign that you’ve got a leak somewhere, so check faucets, under sinks, around the edge of the toilet and following the plumbing lines to find the leak.
2. Change all filters. Starting the season with clean air filters helps your RV ventilation and cooling systems run more efficiently and can also help with allergies and asthma issues.
3. Make sure air vents and windows are all working properly, and that the weather stripping around each is in good shape. Make sure you check the emergency exit windows to ensure they open with a minimal amount of force, just in case of an unforeseen emergency.
4. For privacy try out all RV shades to ensure each is easy to open and close.
5. Test all your 12-volt battery to ensure it is able to be charge to 12.6 volts. Once you checked your battery now it is time to pull in your RV to verify your converter is charging your battery. Reference your user's manual to verify what that voltage should be.
6. Now let's test our 120-volt appliances by plugging them in and making sure they run properly. Additionally, check the propane system by opening the gas line and testing each gas appliance. Be sure your hot water tank is full of water before testing it.
7. Double check safety items like smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, LP detectors and fire extinguishers. Look at expiration dates, replace batteries, and test that they’re all working properly.
8. Restock your emergency first aid supply kit and be sure that nothing in it is expired.
Now, you are set to get out there and check off some of those backlist items you have been waiting to see.
As, always, should you have a problem, call Roger at Bigfoot Mobile RV Services LLC.