How Often do You Empty and Clean Your Bays

[bluwtr49]

Just a curiosity question.

Over the years we have had two travel trailer and now on our 2nd MH. From the time we bought the first TT everything else has been purchased while traveling (yeh, we are a bit spontaneous) and each time we just moved everything for one to the next.

Needless to say, "stuff" accumulated without even thinking about it simply because we had the room even though things were getting a bit crowded.

When we returned from out summer trip last year I decided to completely empty all the bays and do a major house cleaning including cleaning the bay carpets. It was quite comical to run across spare parts for the TT's , tow vehicles and etc. Now I'm restocking the bays and amazed and all the extra room.

We even did the same thing for the inside with similar results.

[JerryofWV]

When ever we trade motor homes.

[John___Angela]

Executive wrote:

John & Angela wrote:
Once a year, but as full timers we keep them fairly organized

You don't know organized until you've seen FireUps...:E...just sayin...Dennis

I can imagine. 🙂

[ArchHoagland]

About once a year I empty them, clean them and then lube the hinges and the latches.

This past year I also replaced several of the struts that hold them open...got tired of banging my head and using props.

[Executive45]

John & Angela wrote:
Once a year, but as full timers we keep them fairly organized

You don't know organized until you've seen FireUps...:E...just sayin...Dennis

[John___Angela]

Once a year, but as full timers we keep them fairly organized

[hershey]

Every 12 years. Next year is the year. Maybe........

[FULLTIMEWANABE]

Embarrassed to admit but trying to be honest = when I remember or there is so much road dust showing on stuff we need to rip it all out and power wash. Probably about every two to three years, but know for sure we've gone over 5 years initially.

[gswcgi]

Before every trip! Not just the bays but the inside cabinets as well. Depends on the trip as to what I think I need to take.

[AllegroD]

When my compartments are dirty, it is time to trade the MH. OK, not really.

Really, about every 22 years.

[samsontdog]

The only time I clean out mine is when I am selling it, then before loading the new rv I will downsize. Been doing it this way for over 50 years and a lot of RVs but I admit we have a lot more "stuff" than we need. I do buy and sale often as I seldom keep RVs over three years or so

[Corkey05]

Executive wrote:
Once a year as part of my annual service on the coach. Yes, it's amazing at the things we 'save' as we travel.....Dennis

Same here, but with a twist. One year it's the outside, the next is the inside. So, in reality once every two years even though we do a cleanup every year.

BUT, my system isn't working so hot & now I'm stepping it up to once a year for both. Like Dennis said, just too much stuff accumulates!!

[hanko]

I keep mine neat and organized as I go, so its not a big job all at once

[PenMan]

I've had the current trailer for two years now so I guess never. I know where everything is located and put it back in the same place after use.

[donn0128]

Yearly, usually before our first trip. Amazing how much junk accumulates over a year.