Summertime is full of adventures. RV road trips, dirt bike tracks, and ATV treks fill the warm days. But as winter approaches, it’s time to take care of your favorite summer vehicles. Winterizing helps to make sure your vehicles will be in good condition when good weather and vacation days come around again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We’ll help you with a quick guide to winterizing your RV, motorcycle, or ATV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RVs & Motorhomes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n RVs and motorhomes have built-in facilities like a kitchen, bathroom, and power generators. This makes them complex to winterize, so you’ll need a comprehensive checklist to make sure your camping vehicle survives the winter in good condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 First, you’ll need to drain and purge the water and waste. Then you’ll want to fill the lines with RV antifreeze to prevent winter damage. If you’re not feeling DIY (or don’t have the equipment), a visit to your dealership will take care of this task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Your generators need to be empty of fuel and switched off. Run them to empty and then hit the kill switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Disconnect your battery and store it some place warm, ideally inside the house. Do not leave it on a cold concrete floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Remove all food from your RV to avoid attracting pests or surprise spoilage. If necessary, lay traps or pesticide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Keep your RV safe from sunshine’s UV rays and bad winter weather. Throw a cover over the RV or keep it inside a shelter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Air compresses in the cold causing tires to deflate. Top up the air in each tire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Change the oil, top off the coolant, and make sure there’s some fuel in the tank for restarting your RV in the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n