--- title: "RV Owners Course: 11 Steps to Get Your Camper Ready for Summer! " description: Tips for inspecting, cleaning and de-winterizing your RV. image: https://blog.campersinn.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_27941704%20fb.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) # RV Owners Course: 11 Steps to Get Your Camper Ready for Summer! [Derek Cunningham](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/author/derek-cunningham) 12 March, 2018 ![AdobeStock\_27941704 fb.jpg](https://blog.campersinn.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_27941704%20fb.jpg) ![AdobeStock\_27941704 fb.jpg](https://blog.campersinn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_27941704%20fb.jpg?width=1024&name=AdobeStock_27941704%20fb.jpg) **Spring is right around the corner, and it's time to start prepping your rig for camping! Follow these 11 tips, and you can start the season off with a bang!** 1. De-winterize water system to drain anti-freeze and prep for use ([l](https://info.campersinn.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-de-winterizing-your-rv)earn more in our de-winterizing blogs!). 2. Sanitize your RV’s water system with cleaner and deodorizer. 3. For motorhomes, check all fluid levels and top off if needed. Start engine and check for proper readings on all gauges. 4. Test jacks and levelers. Lubricate if necessary. 5. Check generator’s oil level and inspect exhaust for damage. 6. 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