Questions for those in the South
Not counting the Westfalia VW pop-top in the '70s, my wife and I just purchased our first "hard-sided" RV (had a Coleman PUP for a while). Based on our location on the Savannah River in SC, I have som...
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Q1. 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.)
A1. I leave non perishables and soft goods in mine
Q2. To what extent do you winterize your water systems and do you "blow it" or use antifreeze?
A2. I empty the fresh water and holding tanks except for a few gallons in the black tank including the water heater, I drain the system through the low point drains and place RV antifreeze in ALL traps (sinks, shower) and in the toilet to maintain a barrier seal. I do not blow out the lines and never had an issue just draining them.
Q3. 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?
A3. I unhook the battery but leave it in place to lessen the amount of maintenance required after each camping trip. It would be OK to leave it in but any mistakes could ruin it.
Q4. Anything else you can think of?
A4. Always double check the refrigerator and cabinets for perishables. We also have our home pest control treat the TT quarterly to ensure no surprises. Some folks open vents and such but I do not and have never had an issue. We use our trailer off and on year round so it never sits more than a couple of months without us in and out of it. Always do your preventative maintenance as required regardless of how often it is used.
A1. I leave non perishables and soft goods in mine
Q2. To what extent do you winterize your water systems and do you "blow it" or use antifreeze?
A2. I empty the fresh water and holding tanks except for a few gallons in the black tank including the water heater, I drain the system through the low point drains and place RV antifreeze in ALL traps (sinks, shower) and in the toilet to maintain a barrier seal. I do not blow out the lines and never had an issue just draining them.
Q3. 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?
A3. I unhook the battery but leave it in place to lessen the amount of maintenance required after each camping trip. It would be OK to leave it in but any mistakes could ruin it.
Q4. Anything else you can think of?
A4. Always double check the refrigerator and cabinets for perishables. We also have our home pest control treat the TT quarterly to ensure no surprises. Some folks open vents and such but I do not and have never had an issue. We use our trailer off and on year round so it never sits more than a couple of months without us in and out of it. Always do your preventative maintenance as required regardless of how often it is used.
