With winter just around the corner, we are all starting to think about winterizing. When asked about the most important item to cover when winterizing, besides the obvious water system, Tony Kammerer, Service Manager of Camp-Land RV in Burns Harbor, IN recommends a SealTech evaluation. As a salesman, I see on a regular basis, used trade in campers with rotten and water logged walls, floors and ceilings caused by water leaks that were left untreated. A SealTech evaluation is well worth the expense of around $100. A blower machine pressurizes the inside of the coach with air. Then a soapy solution is applied to the entire coach exterior. If there is a leak present, bubbles will form over the leak. The purpose of the test is to find the leak with air, before the water finds it and causes a whole lot of problems. Once the leak is detected, it is repaired, saving you thousands of dollars in future repairs and also preserving your trade-in or resale value. Tony recommends the test on ALL RVs and Travel Trailers, new or used, EVERY YEAR! To schedule a SealTech test, you can contact the service department at Camp-Land RV at (219) 787-1040.
A few other items to consider would be the exterior cleaning and protection. The longer a stain sits on the surface of your RV, the harder it will be to remove. A good bath and an application of a good exterior protection will keep your coach from becoming stained, faded or discolored. This keeps the coach looking good but also adds to resale value down the road. Some exterior protection products will come with a warranty up to five years. For general cleaning I recommend Oil Eater. Be careful when using cleaners. Read the manufacturers directions and only use the product where the manufacturer recommends. Another good tip is to place a clean, unused urinal cake in areas where bugs are an issue. The compartment behind your refrigerator is a good place to battle a bug infestation. And don't forget about the little furry critters. I use a product called Store It Right. It is scented like cedar and repels rodents for 30days. It also keeps your coach smelling fresh and clean.
These are just a few suggestions to insure a pleasant camping experience come spring time. If you have any tips or tricks to add, Please do! We are all looking for better ways to make camping even more enjoyable.
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