Spring is Coming - Get Your RV Ready for the Road

Now that spring is just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about getting the RV ready for the road.  Your first trip of the season is hardly the time to find out that something is wrong and there are some fairly easy steps you can take to try to ensure this does not happen.  Also by inspecting your RV early, if there is something wrong, you can get it in for repairs before the season starts when it might be difficult to get an appointment.  You can even check to see if your RV dealer is offering a pre-season sale on tune-up services. 

To get started, one of the first things you should do is to visibly inspect both the exterior and interior of your RV for any signs of water leaks or damages.  Pay special attention around the door and windows to make sure all the caulking is in place.  Check the tires for signs of wear or cracks and fill tires that may have gone low over the winter months.

Next you need to sanitize and flush out the freshwater system.  If you properly winterized your RV hot water system, it will not have to be sanitized but replace the drain plug into the unit and turn the hot water heater bypass valve back to the on position.  Open the fresh water drains, and using a hose, run clean water into the potable water intake.  Repeat the process a few times letting water drain out, and then close the drain plugs, and refill the tank.  Now you can start flushing out the lines. 

Check the batteries and re-charge them if needed.  Test the smoke and CO detectors.  It is a good idea to get a professional inspection of the LP-gas system but you can do a preliminary test yourself.  Before you turn the L.P. on, check that all appliances are turned off and the leak detector inside your RV is turned on.  Make sure there is no open flame nearby.  Turn the L.P. tank on all the way and smell for leaks.  Use a soapy water mixture around the valves to check for signs of any bubbles that indicate a leak. 

Clean and test all of the appliances to make sure they are in good working order.  Also do not neglect your tow vehicle.  Either you or a professional should inspect brake pads, lights and turn signals, and the hitch and wires.   

At The Car Show, Inc., we offer a great deal with a $299.99 Tune-UP Service that will get your RV ready for Camping Season! Our tune-up special includes a full tune-up service of the lift system as well as a systems check & safety inspection to make sure your TrailManor is Ready-To-Go for your next Travel Adventure.

The Car Show, Inc. is a family owned and operated dealership that has been offering unsurpassed service to the community since 1987.  While we understand there are many used car dealerships in Colorado Springs, our outstanding customer service sets us apart.  You will find our prices are competitive on quality pre-owned cars, trucks, and motorcycles as well as both new and used RVs.