We were newbies 2 yrs ago and the best thing I can tell you is to read ALL the manuals that came with your unit and gain an understanding of the systems in the trailer. De winterizing is easy but RE winterizing is vital to prevent damage from freezing water in the pipes and pump and you must be thurough and do it properly. Really, RVs are not all THAT complicated to understand how things work. Mostly, HAVE FUN WITH IT. As they say.... GO CAMPING!