--- title: 11 Products You Need For DIY RV Winterization description: During the winter, your camper is vulnerable to expensive damage from bursting pipes, broken water storage, snow accumulation and more. Here are 11 must use products when winterizing your RV. image: https://blog.campersinn.com/hubfs/11products.jpg --- [![CIRV\_MAIN\_Stroked](https://blog.campersinn.com/hubfs/CIRV_MAIN_Stroked.png)](https://blog.campersinn.com/) - [Essentials](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/essentials) - [Lifestyle](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/rv-lifestyle) - [Travel](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/travel) - [Advice & Tips](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/advice) - [Maintenance](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/rv-maintenance) - [Tech](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/tech) - [News](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/company-news) - [Essentials](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/essentials) - [Lifestyle](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/rv-lifestyle) - [Travel](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/travel) - [Advice & Tips](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/advice) - [Maintenance](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/rv-maintenance) - [Tech](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/tech) - [News](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/company-news) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/CampersInn1966) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/campersinnrv/) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.youtube.com/c/CampersInnRV) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.pinterest.com) [![CIRV\_MAIN\_Stroked](https://blog.campersinn.com/hubfs/CIRV_MAIN_Stroked.png)](https://blog.campersinn.com/) - [Essentials](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/essentials) - [Lifestyle](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/rv-lifestyle) - [Travel](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/travel) - [Advice & Tips](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/advice) - [Maintenance](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/rv-maintenance) - [Tech](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/tech) - [News](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/company-news) - [Essentials](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/essentials) - [Lifestyle](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/rv-lifestyle) - [Travel](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/travel) - [Advice & Tips](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/advice) - [Maintenance](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/rv-maintenance) - [Tech](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/tech) - [News](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/company-news) [RV Maintenance](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/rv-maintenance) # 11 Products You Need For DIY RV Winterization [Douglas Robichaud](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/author/douglas-robichaud) 04 November, 2015 ![](https://blog.campersinn.com/hubfs/11products.jpg) ![diy rv winterization products](https://blog.campersinn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/11products.jpg?width=1200&name=11products.jpg) During the winter, your camper is vulnerable to expensive damage from bursting pipes, broken water storage, snow accumulation and more. Winterizing your RV is crucial to protecting your investment.Most RVers will bring their rig to a local service center for winterizing. But if you love DIY and home improvement projects, winterizing your RV at home will be a satisfying treat! The process can be tricky, but with some practice, you will become an expert in no time. In order to winterize your RV on your own, you need to stock up on some specialized products. Below, you will find a handy list of every item you will need to winterize your RV. ## **1. Potable Antifreeze** Potable antifreeze is the most important product you will need to successfully winterize your RV. To protect your RV from bursting pipes and broken water storage, you will need to pump the antifreeze through your [RV’s water system](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/how-to-winterize-your-rv-part-1). We recommend two jugs because you are likely to run out if you only have one. ![RV winterization antifreeze](https://blog.campersinn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/antifreeze.jpg?width=1200&name=antifreeze.jpg "RV winterization antifreeze") ## **2. Drinking Water Hose** Use the drinking water hose to pump the antifreeze through your RV’s water system. ![RV drinking water hose](https://blog.campersinn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hose.jpg?width=1200&name=hose.jpg "RV drinking water hose") ## **3. Non-Abrasive Exterior Cleaner** Cleaning your [RV’s exterior](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-rvs-exterior-this-winter) will reveal damages you need to address immediately because water may enter your RV, and this will leave you with an unpleasant surprise come spring. ![RV exterior cleaner](https://blog.campersinn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/exterior_cleaner.jpg?width=1200&name=exterior_cleaner.jpg "RV exterior cleaner") ## **4. Roof Cleaner** The same thing goes for your RV’s roof, but you will need a roof cleaner to do the job correctly. ![RV rubber roof cleaner](https://blog.campersinn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rubber_roof_cleaner.jpg?width=1200&name=rubber_roof_cleaner.jpg "RV rubber roof cleaner") ## **5. Roof and Exterior Sealant (if damage presents itself after cleaning)** If you find any cracks, tears or damage to your RV’s exterior or roof, you will need to repair them with the proper sealant. Note: it is important that you use a sealant compatible with the material of your RV’s roof. RV roof materials can be fiberglass, metal, EPDM (Rubber), TPO or ALFA. ![RV sealants](https://blog.campersinn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sealants.jpg?width=1200&name=sealants.jpg "RV sealants") ## **6. Rodent Repellent** To protect the exterior of your rig from insect and rodent abatement, you will need to place rodent repellent around the exterior of your RV.  Don’t use rodent baits such as poison or traps, because these items give a delayed reaction, and will cause rodents to decay inside your RV. Decaying rodents = one smelly RV come springtime! ![RV rodent repellent](https://blog.campersinn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rodent_repell.jpg?width=1200&name=rodent_repell.jpg "RV rodent repllent") ## **7. Dryer Sheets or Cedar Chips** To prevent the interior of your rig from insect and rodent abatement, you will need to purchase dryer sheets or cedar chips. Placing these two items around the interior of your RV will do the trick. ## **8. Non-Rusting Metal Dish Scrub Pad** You can also keep mice out by plugging any possible entry points with a non-rusting metal dish scrub pad. Why does this work? Because mice won’t be able to chew threw the material! ## **9. Dri-Z-Air or Damp Rid** To prevent mold from growing in your RV’s interior, you will need to purchase either of these products to act as a natural dehumidifier. ![RV natural dehumidifiers ](https://blog.campersinn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Damp_rid.jpg?width=1200&name=Damp_rid.jpg "RV natural dehumidifiers ") ## **10. MaxxAir Vent Covers** Roof vent covers are another method to prevent moisture and mold. These covers help circulate fresh air through your RV. ![RV roof vent covers](https://blog.campersinn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/vent_cover.jpg?width=1200&name=vent_cover.jpg "RV roof vent covers") ## **11. A Storage Unit, an RV Cover or a Couple of Plastic Shovels** After you have winterized your RV’s water system, exterior and interior, you need a [safe place to store it for the winter](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-protecting-your-rv-in-the-winter). Depending on your budget, you can place your RV into a storage unit, purchase an RV cover or grab a couple of good plastic shovels to remove snow from the roof. Start winterizing your RV with the [water system](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/how-to-winterize-your-rv-part-1) and protecting the [interior and exterior](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/how-to-winterize-your-rv-part-2). If you're doing it yourself, make your shopping list with the [essential RV winterization shopping list](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/essential-rv-winterization-shopping-list). ![RV covers](https://blog.campersinn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RV_cover.jpg?width=1200&name=RV_cover.jpg "RV covers") [![Get our step-by-step guide for winterizing your RV](https://blog.campersinn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20190916_winterization-ebook-cta1.jpg?width=600&name=20190916_winterization-ebook-cta1.jpg)](https://info.campersinn.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-winterizing-your-rv) [![Like what you’ve read? 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