#Closing up my vacation home checklist how to

Many RVers recommend Fresh Cab and I am using Grandpa Gus’s in my Max. Mice can do a lot of damage in an RV from chewed wires to nesting in your oven. Pest control management is one of those things that can save you big money. I have used Grandpa Gus’s All Natural Pest Control in my house and this year I will use it in my RV A trickle charger is an inexpensive investment that can save your having to buy a new battery in the Spring. Keep it in a cool, dry place and periodically check it to make sure it is staying charged. I then remove the battery from the front holder and place it indoors on a trickle charger for the winter. Trickle chargers can help maintain the life of your removed battery. I release the awing and clean it making sure it is bone dry before rolling it back up for the winter. I made the mistake once of closing up my awning for winter when it was wet and had leaves on it. I also check all of the window seams and seals on the storage compartments at this time.Īwning clean up and maintenance is next. I do this with Camco Wash and Wax RV Cleaner and a long handled flow through brush with hose attachment.

I use this along with the Camco long handled flow through brush.Ĭlean the exterior by scrubbing off all dead bugs, baked on bird poop, road dirt and dark streaks. I vacuum the vents of the fridge, place an odor eater (baking soda or charcoal briquets) on the shelf and leave the door open all winter. Refrigerator maintenance for winter storage involves a thorough cleaning. I bag the silverware and utensils, clean the drawers and leave them open. I leave in the pots, pans, kitchen utensils and dishes. I remove all the clothing, bedding, linens, and food from the RV.

Thoroughly clean it – Wash the inside like your mother in law is going to use it. You can also pay a mobile RV company or take it in to a dealer and have it done.

#Closing up my vacation home checklist how to

If you don’t know how to do this, there are lots of YouTube videos on the subject. Winterize it – When I say this I am referring to removing all of the liquid from the tanks and putting antifreeze in its place. All my comfort items are removed and I have to just live without it all until spring.īecause we have so many followers who are brand new to RVing and own their very first RV’s I thought I would walk you through my process of tucking in my RV for a long winters nap. I never want the season to end and I hate that I can’t driveway camp in it when it’s all closed up. Each year I dread the task of closing up the RV.