Winterizing An RV Is More Than Pink Stuff
Nearly every RV owner needs to winterize their RV. Sadly, many do-it-yourselfers miss one or more items, and their spring camping trip becomes frustrating and costly. “I pumped the pink stuff just like on YouTube, so why are there leaks and damage?!”. Well, there’s more to it than the pink stuff, and it’s why I developed my “Winterization Plus” service!
As a professional, I’m often asked “Do you winterize with compressed air or the pink stuff?” I answer “yes”. I use both because I’ve learned just one or the other can miss some places and condensation over the winter can accumulate and freeze, causing leaks in the spring. The most common items many DIY’ers miss are the toilet flush valve and/or vacuum breaker, the water pump filter bowl, or the black tank flush lines.
I don’t want to miss anything either, and I’ve learned a lot from winterizing hundreds of RVs over 32 years, and know first-hand that winterizing MUST also include preparing the whole RV to make it through the winter.
So I’ve developed a checklist app with over 60 items to do or address so nothing is missed, ensuring RVing will be fun in the spring, not frustrating.
My app also generates a report I send to the RV owner, with photos and descriptions of what was done, giving them peace of mind through the winter. I even list things to keep an eye on next summer or to do when de-winterizing in the spring.
I don’t stop when done with the pink stuff and air. Winterizing is getting your RV ready to withstand the winter which includes flushing out the water heater’s mineral build-up and bacteria, checking and repairing the roof membrane and seals, window and sidewall seals, and even preparing the generator. I lubricate items such as the plumbing drain valves and cables and slide mechanisms so they will open and work in the spring, and ensure the battery will be ready for spring camping!
Having your RV winterized by a seasoned RV Technician is worth every penny. My BJC RV Winterizing Plus includes making sure all of your RV is healthy enough to make it through the winter. And I send you a report verifying what I have done and repaired if needed!
Contact me today to schedule winterizing your RV the correct way, and ensure a peaceful winter and fun camping season ahead!
