How Do You Winterize A Camping Trailer?
Winterizing a camping trailer or recreational vehicle protects your investment from damage during the winter months. While in storage, cold weather can affect a trailer in many different ways, including busted pipes and fittings. Taking proper winterizing steps saves money and time as there are fewer repairs when warm weather returns. Clean the trailer thoroughly from top to bottom, both inside and out. Remove all trash, paper products and food from the storage areas. Lines should be removed and cleaned. Scrub sinks, toilets and showers Clean the refrigerator, microwave and stove. Add a small box of baking soda to the refrigerator and prop the door open. Open the drains on all tanks, the water heater and any other valves. Open all faucets to drain water from the system. Turn on the water pump to drain the pipes and storage tanks of as much water as possible. A small amount of water may remain in the fresh water holding tank; this is acceptable. Close all taps, drains and valves. Turn o
