Questions for those in the South

Second Chance wrote:


1. What types of things do or do not do well left in the trailer during the hot months? I'm thinking of things like toiletries, a few cleaning supplies, perhaps some non-perishable food items. How about soft goods like towels and linens. (I know to empty and turn of the frig and prop the doors open for air circulation.) What you mention, is usually what we leave in the camper.

2. To what extent do you winterize your water systems and do you "blow it" or use antifreeze? I generally use the antifreeze, but I have been know to just blow it out. Never a problem either way so far.

3. I have the option of leaving the trailer plugged in with the battery on board or pulling the battery and storing it in the garage (the latter being more work). If I have a reminder to check the electrolyte levels monthly, is it OK to leave everything plugged in? I take the battery out and store it in garage when camper is not in use. I use a trickle charger to keep the charge up and check the water often. A few days before a trip, I will put the battery back and bring the camper around to the driveway and plug it up to check the operation of everything, A/C, fridge, pump, water systems, etc.


4. Anything else you can think of?Check the air pressure in tires, repack wheel bearings every two years or more often depending on mileage, inspect roof for caulk cracks and re-seal if necessary, wash often and wax about once a year.

Thanks!

Rob