Failing to store your recreational vehicle (RV) properly can result in a significant amount of damage. Anyone who has learned this the hard way would certainly never make the same mistakes again. To save you from making costly mistakes when storing your RV, we have put together this list of the top 13 tips for properly storing your RV. Here are our 13 top tips for properly storing your RV: 1. Scrub the Interior & Vacuum Entire RV Food particles invite pests. You don’t want to reopen your RV and find out that parts of it have been damaged. 2. Clean & Defrost the Refrigerator & Freezer Remove all food. Then, make sure the refrigerator and freezer are thoroughly cleaned out and cleaned, from top to bottom, and defrosted. Put a box of baking soda in the fridge and leave the doors ajar. 3. Empty the Cabinets Go cabinet by cabinet through the entire vehicle. Again, you want to remove all of the food in the RV. 4. Close All Blinds, Vents & Windows Sun exposure and moisture can damage the interior of your RV. If you close the blinds, it helps to keep the sun out. 5. Reduce Battery Drain Disconnect the auxiliary battery when you store your RV so that appliances do not drain it over time while it is stored 6. Winterize Water System Take it to your RV dealer or refer to your owner’s manual to learn more about the process to winterize the water system. 7. Clean & Dry Exterior Completely clean and dry the entire exterior of your RV. If the awning is not completely dried, you might unroll it after storing it to find that it is moldy. 8. Wash Undercarriage While you have traveled with your RV, the tires have kicked up dirt, chemicals, and salt from the roads. It causes the undercarriage of the RV to corrode over time. We recommend that you take your RV to a professional RV wash where they can thoroughly wash the undercarriage. 9. Fill the Gaps and Holes Rodents can get into even the tiniest of holes and eat the wiring of your RV. Use silicon or expanding foam to fill in any gaps or holes. 10. Inflate & Cover Tires Avoid flat spots by inflating tires to recommended pressures. Also, you should cover your tires to protect them from sun damage. 11. Condition the Engine Change the oil and add a fuel stabilizer. Without fuel stabilizer, it can start to varnish and damage your engine. 12. Disconnect the Propane Shut off the propane supply. A small leak could lead to the propane leaking out, leaving you without any propane when you reopen your RV. In the worst-case scenario, the leaking propane could be a dangerous hazard. 13. Cover Your RV Invest in an RV cover if you want your RV to last a long time and to protect it from the sun and weather damage. Bring your RV to your local US Storage Centers location, where we have dedicated RV storage that is safe and secure. We offer affordable pricing for RV storage and we also have discounts for your first two months of storage with us. Come see us today. Subject to availability.
