As the old saying goes, March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb - meaning the camping season is quickly approaching! We're not sure about you, but when the weather finally turns, we want to be ready to go camping. That means it’s time to de-winterize both our RVs and our RV knowledge. Here at Campers Inn our purpose is to help you go RVing, so we have developed a few tips and tricks to help you transition your RV out of storage and onto the open road.
De-winterize your RV Battery
When getting your RV ready for the open road is to give your RV battery a little TLC. One of the first things you should check is your RV battery’s water level and top off if needed. After you have checked your water level remove terminals and clean the posts. Then reinstall the terminals and treat with battery terminal protectant. Once those steps are completed give your battery a full charge!
De-winterize your RV Tires
Once you have checked your battery and its recharging it is time to move on to the tires. It’s always a good idea to check your tire pressure every time you hit the road but you definitely want to make sure to check tire pressure when you get your RV out of storage. De-witnerizing your RV’s tires is an often overlooked part of the process so while checking your tire pressure you should also make sure to check the condition of your tires sidewalls and tread depth keeping an eye out for any tire dry rot.
De-winterize your RV Roof
So now we have checked our battery and our tires, it’s time for one of the most important aspects of getting your RV ready for the road; inspecting, cleaning and treating your roof. One of the first things you need to do when it comes to your RV’s roof is to inspect it for any cracks or separation and seal if need with lap sealant.
It’s also a good idea to not only check the roof seals but also your RV’s window and door seals and re-seal if needed. Once your roof has been inspected clean your roof with Dicor rubber roof wash .
Now your roof is sealed and cleaned the last step it to treat it with Dicor UV protectant to protect it against harmful UV rays, yes even your RV should wear sunscreen.
Alright folks, that wraps it up for part one of de-winterize your RV and get ready to camp! Check back soon for part two where we will be covering engines, jacks, and wax oh my!
Before you go we want to invite you to attend one of our Free Service Seminars! A one hour in depth class that will tell you everything you need to get your RV ready for the season! Also those who attend our seminars receive exclusive parts and service savings! For more information regarding the parts in this post please visit campersinn.com/rv-parts
