Have You Winterized Your RV?

As winter rolls around you’re likely to park your RV, sit in your warm home, sip eggnog, and enjoy the lovely cooler weather. Before you do that, though, you want to make sure you’ve winterized your RV. Improper winterization is one of the main reasons why customers come to us during the spring for repairs. Cracked pipes and tubing are just a couple of the expensive repairs you’ll likely face if you improperly winterize your RV. These repairs, however, are nothing compared to the cost of having to repair an engine if water works its way in and  freezes!

During the winterization process our service team will drain all of your holding tanks, including gray and black, and flush nontoxic antifreeze (pink) rated at -50 through the plumbing system to prevent the buildup of ice in tubes and pipes. Winterization of your appliances that have ice makers and your washer and dryer lines is also important to protect these amenities and keep them functioning.

Another important factor of RV winterization is checking sealants. Imagine getting your RV out of storage after a long, cold winter and finding a family of mice has made their home in your RV! Open seals provide the perfect opportunity for tiny critters to make their way into your RV and nest during the cold weather. To further protect your RV from potential pests we highly recommend RVers remove all food from their RV during the winter months.

Ensuring sealants are properly maintained is a smart way to keep moisture out of your RV. Any moisture that is not properly cleaned up or managed can lead to the growth of mold and mildew, a costly repair that can also lend to allergies and illness depending on the type of mold or mildew growing.

One of the main reasons we offer RV winterization is because of the importance of doing it properly. Improper winterization is a common contributor to damages incurred throughout harsh winters. Our experienced team will ensure the proper antifreeze is used and that your RV is truly protected from the wicked winter weather that’s waiting around the corner. Contact us to book your winterization service appointment today, so you can start enjoying the beautiful fall weather now.