How to Prepare Your Camper for Summer RVing
As summer approaches, you’re probably eager to get back in your camper and start exploring again. After all, it can be much more enjoyable to embark on adventures in your recreational vehicle when there’s warmer weather to go with it. You might be tempted to pull your rig out of storage and immediately hit the road, but this isn’t the right approach. There are some important steps to follow to ensure everything is in working order.
Inspect Your Rig
Once you’ve removed your rig from storage, you’ll want to do is give it a nice cleaning. Next, it’s time to inspect both the interior and exterior. Check the status of the roof to ensure that the seams don’t have any cracked or missing sealant. You’ll also want to check the corner and sidewall seams of the camper. You don’t want to experience water leaks on your next trip, so this is a very critical step in the inspection.
When you’re inside the rig, inspect the ceiling, corners, and cabinets. Your goal is to check for any signs of critter intrusion or water damage that need to be repaired. Also, check all the appliances inside your camper to confirm they’re in working order.
Perform Maintenance
After inspecting the status of your rig and addressing any issues, it’s time to move on to maintenance. You can begin by checking the air pressure in each tire and confirm that they’re all inflated to the recommended PSI. You’ll also want to check for cracks or any other visible damage. The last thing you want is to discover an issue on the road, so don’t skip this step.
Next, check the battery for cracks that might’ve occurred as a result of freezing temperatures. If you find any cracks, it’s time to replace the battery. If not, simply disconnect it, clean the connections, check the fluid levels, and charge it up before you reconnect it.
Don’t forget to check the fluid levels, including brake, windshield, and antifreeze/coolant. If your camper is equipped with a generator, you’ll want to inspect both the oil and the filters to ensure that they are ready for use.
Dewinterize the Water System
You’ll also need to dewinterize the water system in your camper. This can be accomplished by draining the freshwater tank, rinsing it out entirely, and filling it with clean water. Then, run the water pump to send that clean water through the lines. This process will flush out any remaining antifreeze.
We hope that this guide has been useful. If you’ve any questions or would like some assistance with servicing your camper, get in touch with us at Rte. 125 RV & Marine in Rochester, NH, before your next journey. We proudly serve all of Massachusetts and Maine.