Getting Your RV Ready For Spring Travel

Spring is not that far away, which means now is a great time to prepare your RV for upcoming trips. All the time spent in winter storage takes its toll, after all. You will need to do some basic cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining of your camper before you start taking spring trips. Keep reading for an overview of what you will need to do. If you need any assistance or want to shop RVs for sale, visit the experts at Airstream of Utah. Our dealership is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and we also serve those in Park City and Provo.

Consider Washing Your RV

It's amazing how easily gunk can build up on an RV sitting in storage - especially if you had to store your camper outside. Before you get into the nitty gritty of spring travel preparation, think about giving your dirty RV a good exterior wash. Remember that caked-on gunk will be harder to remove the longer it sits on your camper. Plus, it can eventually start to cause damage. Start spring travel off right with a glistening, spotless RV.

Before you hose down your camper, however, take a minute to inspect its structural integrity. There could be issues with the roof, sidewalls, or corners that could let in water during the washing process, which can lead to issues such as mold growth.

Get Fresh Air Into The RV

Step into your camper and you'll notice the unappealing smell of stale air. Take a moment to open windows, doors, cabinets, awnings, and slide-outs. This will get fresh air flowing while you continue onto the other RV spring preparation tasks.

While you open everything up, be on the lookout for squeaky hinges. These can drive you nuts on your RV trips, so be sure to fix them now.

Keep An Eye Out For Pests

Small animals and insects may have found their way into your camper for their winter home. After all, it's a dry, secure, and somewhat warm location - home sweet home! Be on the lookout for pests and remove them immediately.

Check The Lights

Light bulbs will burn out eventually. Turn all of the lights on and replace as needed.

Check The Appliances

Take a moment to inspect your various appliances and ensure that they are in good working order. If there are any routine maintenance tasks, now may be the perfect time to get those done.

Check The Tires

Look over the tires for signs of damage, such as cracks in the sidewall. Then, measure the tread and air pressure and ensure they are within the manufacturer's recommendations.

Check The Fluid Levels

RVs need the proper fluids, such as brake fluids or antifreeze/coolant fluids. Check that all the fluids are in good condition and top off any that are low.

Tend To The Water System

The first step is to fully drain the freshwater tank. Next, give it a good rinse out. Then, refill with clean water. Finally, run the water pump. This returns the fresh water to the lines while cleaning out any leftover antifreeze.

We hope you found this guide to preparing your RV for spring travel helpful. Remember that the experts at Airstream of Utah are happy to help you out. If you encounter a task beyond your skillset or uncover a mechanical problem, our service department can address it and get your camper road trip ready in no time. We also offer a range of RVs for sale if you are looking to upgrade. Whatever you need, you can find it with us. Our dealership is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. We also serve those in Park City and Provo, Utah.