Seasonal for the first time...
We are setting our TT up seasonal this spring for the first time for an indefinite period of time. What do I need to know? Please share all your helpful hints and experiences... thanks.
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Does this mean you're going to be leaving it on a spot full time? We did this for two years (towed it home in the winter) and it was pretty nice not having to pull it each time. Setting up wasn't any different than what you do when you pull out to a new spot. A downside to this is that when you do go to your TT for a trip, you have to pack a lot more into your vehicle. Things like groceries, clothes etc. You will also be bringing more home with you at the end like laundry. These are things that we usually loaded into the TT at home before we left on a trip. The laundry would ride home in the TT vs the TV as well.
I know a lot of people left their fridges on the whole time also, but we always turned if off and emptied it out at the end of a trip. I also brought the slide in when we left, just to be safe, but most left theirs out. You will want to close your awning also. I've seen a lot of people that leave it out but tilt it all the way down but I've never trusted that. Since my fridge was off, I also unplugged from power when we left and disconnected the battery so the LP detector wouldn't run it down.
You'll probably want to get some tire covers if it's not in a shaded area. The sun ruins tires quickly on an RV. Will you have access to a city water line or will you be filling your fresh water tank? The campground didn't have enough connections for everyone so we used the tank and I'd empty it after each trip also so the water wouldn't get stale. If you're on city water, I'd still shut if off and empty the water heater each time as that water can get real nasty pretty quick. Just make sure you turn the heater off.
It's great to not have to tow each time, just be prepared to haul more stuff with you in your vehicle each time.
I know a lot of people left their fridges on the whole time also, but we always turned if off and emptied it out at the end of a trip. I also brought the slide in when we left, just to be safe, but most left theirs out. You will want to close your awning also. I've seen a lot of people that leave it out but tilt it all the way down but I've never trusted that. Since my fridge was off, I also unplugged from power when we left and disconnected the battery so the LP detector wouldn't run it down.
You'll probably want to get some tire covers if it's not in a shaded area. The sun ruins tires quickly on an RV. Will you have access to a city water line or will you be filling your fresh water tank? The campground didn't have enough connections for everyone so we used the tank and I'd empty it after each trip also so the water wouldn't get stale. If you're on city water, I'd still shut if off and empty the water heater each time as that water can get real nasty pretty quick. Just make sure you turn the heater off.
It's great to not have to tow each time, just be prepared to haul more stuff with you in your vehicle each time.
