Having spent the summer camping in the great outdoors, winter is definitely the best time for your RV to rest! To ensure your RV performs as well next summer as it did this summer, it is essential to winterize it properly. Putting it to sleep for the winter is a good habit, not only because it prolongs its life, but also because it saves you money.
This article outlines all the steps we covered, as well as the tools and supplies you’ll need.
Supplies
The following tools and supplies are essential for properly winterizing your RV. If some items on this list aren’t installed on your RV, you will need to purchase an aftermarket kit to winterize your RV properly.
- The best antifreeze for RVs
In order to prolong the life of your RV and protect the environment at the same time, you should use a nontoxic antifreeze. Two to three gallons of fuel will typically be needed for a small RV, depending on its size and layout.
- Water heater bypass kits
It is possible to bypass the water heater on your RV while maintaining hot water flow throughout. In addition to RVs that already have them, they are also quite inexpensive if you do not have one. To winterize your RV properly, don’t skip this step if you don’t already have one installed.
- The wand used to clean tanks
If your RV doesn’t have a rinser system, you can use a tank cleaning wand, which is usually very inexpensive.
- Water pump converter kits or tubing
When connected to the inlet end of your water pump, RV antifreeze will be pumped into your water system.
- Drain plug connectors and removers
Having collected all the necessary items, it’s time to begin the actual winterization process of your RV.
