Your Spring De-winterizing Checklist
I'm always interested in knowing how my fellow TT owners and RVers approach Spring. I would love to see your Spring de-winterizing checklist and learn how you bring your TT out of hibernation.
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This is what I do.
1. Flush all lines till I am satisfied there is no RV antifreeze left in them.
2. Bleach and water in the fresh water tank then run through the lines.
3. Empty fresh water tank flush with clean water and drain. I do this a few times to make sure all bleach is out then I flush lines with clean water.
4. pull plug from water heater take a wand and flush out hot water tank to get rid of scale that has built up from prior season of use.
Put plug back in.
5. Hook up to city water and open all the faucets let them run for a few mins. I make sure the water heater is full and test to make sure I get hot water on electric and propane. I also take that time to check for any spider webs in the propane system.
6. Wash the roof of camper check the Roof for any cracking in or potential leaks. (washing the roof prevents black streaking)
7. Wash entire TT.
8. Repack wheel bearings check tires and lights on TT adjust the Trailer brakes checking magnets.
9. Go through inventory inside TT for what we may need for the upcoming season.
10. Check Battery test and charge. If battery is weak or will not take a charge replace battery.
11. Lube all stabilizer jacks make sure they operate correctly.
12. Check air pressure in all tires including spare.
13. Go through all systems inside the TT heat AC and stove Fridge and microwave. Make sure everything is working as it should.
14. Clean inside and disinfect.
That's my list. I am pretty crazy with what I do. But I usually have no problems when I do get out camping. I use my camping as vacation and try not to do to much work while I am on vacation.
1. Flush all lines till I am satisfied there is no RV antifreeze left in them.
2. Bleach and water in the fresh water tank then run through the lines.
3. Empty fresh water tank flush with clean water and drain. I do this a few times to make sure all bleach is out then I flush lines with clean water.
4. pull plug from water heater take a wand and flush out hot water tank to get rid of scale that has built up from prior season of use.
Put plug back in.
5. Hook up to city water and open all the faucets let them run for a few mins. I make sure the water heater is full and test to make sure I get hot water on electric and propane. I also take that time to check for any spider webs in the propane system.
6. Wash the roof of camper check the Roof for any cracking in or potential leaks. (washing the roof prevents black streaking)
7. Wash entire TT.
8. Repack wheel bearings check tires and lights on TT adjust the Trailer brakes checking magnets.
9. Go through inventory inside TT for what we may need for the upcoming season.
10. Check Battery test and charge. If battery is weak or will not take a charge replace battery.
11. Lube all stabilizer jacks make sure they operate correctly.
12. Check air pressure in all tires including spare.
13. Go through all systems inside the TT heat AC and stove Fridge and microwave. Make sure everything is working as it should.
14. Clean inside and disinfect.
That's my list. I am pretty crazy with what I do. But I usually have no problems when I do get out camping. I use my camping as vacation and try not to do to much work while I am on vacation.
