What to take out of the RV to avoid freezing?
Hi, I do not typically winterize our RV, because we like to use it all year long. At least, we like to have it prepared for some short trips, whenever there's an opportunity. But sometimes, there ...
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jamescook wrote:2oldman wrote:
I assume the OP knows about water lines.
Right,
what I always do, at the last stop (dumping station) on our way home,
is switching of the waterpump, open all faucets and all drainvalves. When I reach home, even the last drop of water should have left the RV, due to the constant movement while driving.
Here are some examples of things, where I'm not sure:
Nespresso capsules, li-ion-batteries, spices, flour, salt, sugar, oil, antibiotics, painkillers, hairspray, moist toilet paper, shampoo, toothpaste
Peter
Beyond winterizing the lines, we take everything out that has a liquid/paste base (Nespreso capsules, oil, hairspray, shampoo, and toothpaste from your list above.) Also any liquid cleaning supplies and of course, any liquid in containers (beer, soda, etc). We also take any pills or other drugs out as I'm uncertain as to whether freezing temperatures might effect them. As for electronics, batteries, flashlights and the like along with clothing, sheets & blankets, pillows, towels, shoes, etc., we leave them in place and have never had a problem. Dry food items we bring in, but that's to avoid attracting rodents and other pests.
All items go into a storage container or two that get stowed in a warm storage area in our house (spare bedroom in our case) so when we un-winterize in the spring, we don't have to remember all of the 'little things' that need to be restocked.
