Winterizing: Inside your RV
First, let’s get the inside of your motorhome ready for winter. Clean your oven, range, countertops, and Dream Dinettes. Remember to clean out your refrigerator, leave the doors open and, it’s never a bad idea to leave a box of baking soda to soak up any remaining odors. Close all of your curtains and place foil between the curtain and the windows to prevent them from fading.
Winterizing: RV Exterior
Now, let’s cover winterizing the exterior of your motorhome. Check seals around your doors, windows, and roof. While you’re up there, cover your vents and AC to keep uninvited guests from getting in. Don’t forget to oil your locks and hinges - you’ll thank yourself later. Partially deflate your tires and cover them. If you’re storing your motorhome outside, it doesn’t hurt to protect it as well. Lastly, it's a good idea to give your Thor Motor Coach a nice wax.
Extra Winterizing Tips
Next, it's important to protect your batteries. If you're able to, remove your batteries and store them in a cool place. This way, you can check on them occasionally and charge them if needed. Store your motorhome on a level surface with jacks and with a full tank of gas to prevent condensation build-up. If you have particularly heavy snow, make sure to remove it from the roof as soon as possible. While pushing snow, give your motorhome a quick walk-through to make sure nothing is leaking. You can even prop the door open during your walk-through to let in some fresh air.
Winterizing: RV Sewage System
Our Thor Motor Coach team created an in-depth tutorial on our YouTube channel, including three different methods, on how to winterize your sewage system. First, you’ll learn how to winterize with an air compressor. At minute 3:15, you’ll learn how to winterize without an air compressor if necessary. Finally, at minute 3:50, you can pick up the wet method. Check it out for yourself below and remember to subscribe for the latest RV reviews, how-to and troubleshooting videos, and delicious Mobile Meal recipes.