{"id":5317,"date":"2011-03-17T07:31:00","date_gmt":"2011-03-17T13:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ishmaels.net\/blog\/?p=5317"},"modified":"2011-03-17T07:31:00","modified_gmt":"2011-03-17T13:31:00","slug":"getting-your-rv-de-winterized","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ishmaels.net\/blog\/2011\/03\/17\/getting-your-rv-de-winterized\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting your RV De-Winterized?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From the most recent <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>Good<\/strong> Sam insider \u2013 get them ready!.&#160; &#8211; WD0AJG<\/p>\n<p>&#160;<\/p>\n<p>Preparing for Spring Travel: De-winterizing Your Rig<\/p>\n<p><em>Courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/e.goodsamclub.com\/a\/hBNfL-1B7uKdUB8ZYoCDj7nP440\/gsc5\">Good Sam Extended Service Plan<\/a><\/em>    <br \/>For those of us who have put our RVs into hibernation over the <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>winter<\/strong> months, spring is an exciting time because \u2014 as Willie Nelson so appropriately sang \u2014 we &quot;just can&#8217;t wait to get on the road again.&quot;    <br \/>Ideally, we did a stellar job <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>preparing<\/strong> our RVs systems of <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>winter<\/strong> storage, ensuring that the de-winterization process will be simple. However, since we are all human, it&#8217;s possible to have skipped a step or worse \u2014 skipped the winterization process altogether. This means <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>preparing<\/strong> your rig for spring travel may take additional work \u2014 even perhaps fixing some damage.    <br \/><strong>Here are some quick steps to help evaluate how your RV weathered the winter:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First Look:<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>Inspect inside the coach for <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>water<\/strong> leaks \u2014 ceiling or paneling stains \u2014 and animal infestation. Even if no <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>water<\/strong> leakage is evident, <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>check<\/strong> the roof for areas where the sealant may have shrunk around vents and other seams. Once you have thoroughly checked for leaks and none are evident, wash and wax your <strong>RV<\/strong>. You may also want to apply a petroleum distillate-free protectant in areas including rubber roofs, tires, moldings, and plastics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freshwater System: <\/strong>If you used non-toxic <strong>RV<\/strong> antifreeze, drain it as thoroughly as possible via low-point drains, the <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>water<\/strong> heater drain, and tank drains. Return the water-heater bypass to the operational position, and flush the system thoroughly with fresh <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>water<\/strong> via the <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>water<\/strong> pump and the city <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>water<\/strong> connection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Electrical Systems and Appliances: <\/strong>If the batteries have been on a converter or trickle charger, they should be ready for the road. To be safe, just <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>check<\/strong> electrolyte levels (if applicable) and make sure there&#8217;s no corrosion on the battery connectors. If everything looks good, connect the shore power cord, and operate all appliances \u2014 <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>use<\/strong> a 30-amp (or higher) service to test the A\/C. Next, <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>use<\/strong> a polarity checker to ensure all wall outlets are functional.<strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>LP-gas: <\/strong>After prolonged storage with the <strong>LP<\/strong>&#8211;<strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>gas<\/strong> supply turned off, the <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>gas<\/strong> lines will be full of air. To purge, open the <strong>LP<\/strong>&#8211;<strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>gas<\/strong> tank or cylinder service valve, then light a stove burner (this may require you to hold a flame next to the burner up to 30 seconds as air escapes). With the burner flame continuing, turn the refrigerator to gas, and <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>check<\/strong> to ensure the flame is lit. Repeat this for the <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>water<\/strong> heater and furnace. If you suspect a leak in the lines, you can <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>use<\/strong> wipe soapy <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>water<\/strong> over the lines to confirm \u2014 bubbles will form where leaks exist for easy detection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Running Gear: <\/strong>During storage, tires gradually lose inflation. Re-inflate to prescribed levels for <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>safe<\/strong> travel \u2014 when in doubt <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>use<\/strong> the pressure value listed on the tire sidewall. Motorhome owners may opt to inflate tires according to load\/inflation tables, when such figures are available. This approach may improve ride quality, and must be used with accurate weight figures for <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>safe<\/strong> travel. You may also want to add 10 psi as a safety margin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Hopefully, this evaluation shows you that your <strong>RV<\/strong> has survived the <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>winter<\/strong> with no major damage. But in case you&#8217;ve stumbled upon some minor repairs needs, we at <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>Good<\/strong> Sam Club have a slew of <a href=\"http:\/\/e.goodsamclub.com\/a\/hBNfL-1B7uKdUB8ZYoCDj7nP440\/gsc3\">tech tips<\/a> from industry experts and other Do-It-Yourselfers to help you through small jobs. Another great benefit of being a <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>Good<\/strong> Sam Club member is access to the <a href=\"http:\/\/e.goodsamclub.com\/a\/hBNfL-1B7uKdUB8ZYoCDj7nP440\/gsc6\">Good Sam Extended Service Plan<\/a>. For those repairs you can&#8217;t tackle yourself, <a href=\"http:\/\/e.goodsamclub.com\/a\/hBNfL-1B7uKdUB8ZYoCDj7nP440\/gsc6\">Good Sam ESP<\/a> is a mechanical breakdown insurance that protects you whether you&#8217;re at home or hundreds of miles away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the most recent Good Sam insider \u2013 get them ready!.&#160; &#8211; WD0AJG<\/p>\n<p>&#160;<\/p>\n<p>Preparing for Spring Travel: De-winterizing Your Rig<\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of Good Sam Extended Service Plan For those of us who have put our RVs into hibernation over the winter months, spring is an exciting time because \u2014 as Willie Nelson so appropriately sang \u2014 we &quot;just can&#8217;t wait to get on the road again.&quot; Ideally, we did a stellar job preparing our RVs systems of winter storage, ensuring that the de-winterization process will be simple. However, since we are all human, it&#8217;s possible to have skipped a step or worse \u2014 skipped the winterization process altogether. This means preparing your rig for spring travel may take additional work \u2014 even perhaps fixing <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ishmaels.net\/blog\/2011\/03\/17\/getting-your-rv-de-winterized\/\">&#8220;And Now the Rest of the Story &#8211; &#8220;Getting your RV De-Winterized?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1],"tags":[15,19],"class_list":["post-5317","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-hf","tag-ishmael-bathurst-genology","odd"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Getting your RV De-Winterized? - And That was How it Went<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ishmaels.net\/blog\/2011\/03\/17\/getting-your-rv-de-winterized\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Getting your RV De-Winterized? - And That was How it Went\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"From the most recent Good Sam insider \u2013 get them ready!.&#160; &#8211; WD0AJG &#160; Preparing for Spring Travel: De-winterizing Your Rig Courtesy of Good Sam Extended Service Plan For those of us who have put our RVs into hibernation over the winter months, spring is an exciting time because \u2014 as Willie Nelson so appropriately sang \u2014 we &quot;just can&#8217;t wait to get on the road again.&quot; Ideally, we did a stellar job preparing our RVs systems of winter storage, ensuring that the de-winterization process will be simple. 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