Thinking of getting an RV - lots of questions
Hi folks. As the title suggests we are thinking of getting a RV and have tons of questions. Hoping some folks will actually read all this and maybe offer some advice :) We want to travel, but havin...
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rvnoob wrote:
Do all RVs have to be level or is that a class A thing? And why do they need to be level anyway, for your water tanks? What if I'm "boondocking" in the mountains and there's just no kind of level area?
Since we probably won't be using it in the winter months. I would say probably from around october to april, and realistically we would probably just take it out for a few long weekends maybe 3-4 tiles a year. Is it bad to let your RV sit that long? Do I need to do any kind of general maintenance while it's sitting around? or do I have to go drive it around the block once a month to make sure it's all working ok?
I found a self storage place nearby that stores RVs, it's about $50 a month for outside and $150 for inside. Is it worth storing inside? That might end up being a little too pricey for us.
If the rig has an RV fridge then leveling is important. The level has to be reasonable for the absorption refrigeration to work and not get damaged. If you can't get the unit reasonably level, then don't run the fridge. I guess you can use ice to keep things cool but I have never not been able to level my unit.
All things mechanical need to be exercised to keep them in good working condition. 20 minutes or more, once a month is sufficient to keep everything lubricated, warmed up and the tires from getting flat spots. This means a 20 minute drive, not a 20 minute idle. During this time the generator, if so equipped, should be run for at least 30 minutes under a load. Others may say that they winterize and then run in the spring but it appears that your RV will have long periods of just sitting. If you choose that route be sure to use a fuel stabilizer like Stay-Bil to keep your fuel supply fresh. Be sure to run the genny and get the stabilzer into it as well. Keep the fuel tank full and check the RV often for rodent infestation. I had it happen twice with no food whatsoever in the rig.
Inside storage if preferable to outside storage and it all depends upon the size of your wallet. I store mine outside but under an RV cover and all my RVs, past and present looked like new.
