Winterizing check list

[maxximuss]

Any one have a check list for winterizing they use? Storage check list for putting your RV or trailer away for the winter?

[Stripe]

There are several free apps available for both Android and Iphone.  I use RV checklist for Android. It's customizable and you can create and import lists.

[ClydesdaleKevin]

1.  Load up RV.

2.  Hook up vehicle to tow bar.

3.  Drive south and west.

LOL!

Kev

[maxximuss]

LOL Kev, wish I was retired so I could do that. Still have a lot of years before that will happen. Thanks Coach I'll check that out never thought about an app for that for the iphone, I was thinking more the old way pen and paper style LOL.

[Oz]

That's a very good item to have.  I did compile 4 nice, old-fashioned, pen and paper checklists.  I'm "old school" too and like to use that method as well.  I made a used RV buying checklist, a maintenance log, a travel log, and an appliance ID record.  What's missing?  A winterizing checklist! 

At the end of this reply is an even more comprehensive, downloadable, printable checklist to carry in-hand!
   

   
• Drain the gray and black holding tanks until they are totally emtpy. Spray the black tank using a tank spray hose attachment
• Turn your 12V switch OFF
• Blow all air out of onboard plumbing, or fill with antifreeze
• Turn off LP gas supply
• Turn off electric and gas hot water switches
• Leave parking brake OFF
• Inflate tires to proper pressure, and put small plywood pieces underneath the tires if possible.
• Close all windows, window blinds
• Wash exterior
• Clean the awning and make sure it is dry before you roll it up
• Clean roof
• Put graphite spray in the locks and lubricate the door hinges
• Cover up all external vents
• Remove all perishables and anything that can freeze such a canned goods. Remove small batteries.
• Cover the air conditioner, clearn the air conditioner filters inside the RV
• Turn off the main breaker switch, unless you are leaving plugged in to shore power
• Spray chassis and coach batteries with terminal dressing to prevent corrosion
• Check for correct water level in the house batteries
• Put fuel stabilizer in the fuel tank and run engine and generator 5 -10 minutes.
• Change generator oil and filter
• Make sure your windshield washer fluid is non-freezing
• Turn inverter off
• Leave cupboards open
• Brush bugs off the radiator
• Remove roof top air conditioner shroud and blow out debris with compressed air
• Clean the refrigerator and leave the doors open. Put box of baking soda inside.
• Flush out the hot water heater using a hose wand.
• Change the engine oil and oil filter
• Either remove house batteries or attach trickle charger. If not removing chassis batter, disconnect negative lead.
• Unplug all appliances
• Place Bounce sheets and mousetraps inside the RV
• Wash RV one final time before storage
• Use tire covers if you have them
• Cover exchaust pipes with aluminum foil

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/5176835   

Download the attached checklist below (complete with check boxes)!
Source:  Canada RV.com

[Stripe]

Sweet.
Thanks Mark.

[maxximuss]

Thanks Mark that check list is great! I'll be printing it off right now.