 First Timer Winterizing |
| First Timer Winterizing |
| pkd31780 |
 Oct 2 2012, 10:35 AM
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One more trip before we close down our Class C for the winter. We have read a lot of information on "how to" and tips from charcoal to absorb moisture, drier sheets in drawers, moth balls, etc.
Looking for additional info from "seasoned" RVers like yourselves  - We assume we have to drain everything in holding tanks (fresh water, grey & black water) and are aware of the antifreeze addition. - Keep refrigerator doors open - Remove ALL food ... what about dishes, sheets/blankets, etc.? - disconnect house battery? - anything we need to do to generator? - amount of fuel to keep in tank? We were advised to run generator once a month for 30 min. and drive vehicle a little to prevent "flat" spots on tires - propane in tank? Anything else? Thank you for your help |
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| RLM |
Oct 6 2012, 09:33 AM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 643 Joined: 24-August 06 From: Texas Member No.: 8584 |
An extremely effective deterrent for mice and other type critters is to put some Peppermint oil on cotton balls and place one in each drawer or cabinet. When you no longer can smell the oil, then dab a bit more on the cotton ball. A small 2 ox bottle will last for the season. Since using that system, I've never seen a hint of mice in my rig.
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pkd31780 First Timer Winterizing Oct 2 2012, 10:35 AM
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One more trip before we close down our Class C fo... Oct 2 2012, 10:56 AM Fitzjohnfan
- We assume we have to drain everything in holdi... Oct 2 2012, 01:38 PM GandJ
- disconnect house battery?
Batteries? My favor... Oct 2 2012, 02:15 PM pkd31780 My husbands dream is Arizona but I am still workin... Oct 2 2012, 05:29 PM DXSMac Gas Tank: This is what I heard. Fill it up or ma... Oct 2 2012, 08:54 PM
dog bone Gas Tank: This is what I heard. Fill it up or m... Oct 3 2012, 08:49 AM RLM I don't know why one would use moth balls for ... Oct 3 2012, 09:17 AM DXSMac
I prefer DampRid to absorb moisture. It works we... Oct 3 2012, 10:07 AM FosterImposters
I don't know why one would use moth balls for... Oct 3 2012, 11:37 AM GandJ
I grew up in an era where mothballs were used in ... Oct 3 2012, 02:11 PM dog bone I don't know why one would use moth balls for... Oct 4 2012, 09:59 AM GandJ
- Remove ALL food ... what about dishes, sheets/... Oct 4 2012, 03:23 PM John Q Citizen Drain all coach tanks, including water heater. Le... Oct 6 2012, 11:31 PM |
