How To Prepare Inside Your RV For Storage

Have you been traveling in your rig for weeks having fun. But are dreading the thought of cleaning inside of your RV to prepare it for storage.

You might have said to yourself “I’ll do it later”. Well that thought reminds me of a movie called Mouse Hunt. In the movie 2 guys; Nathan Lane and Lee Evans, begin shooting up their house trying to get rid of a clever mouse.

Don’t let that mouse destroy your precious rig.Beat that mouse at his game. Prep the inside of your RV for storage clean and thorough. Keep critters out.

How To Prepare Inside RV For Storage

10 Steps For Inside Storage Prep:

• Sweep& Vacuum: When your sweeping and vacuuming make sure to get into the hidden corners.
• Mop & disinfect: Disinfect counters also not just the floors
• Dust: When I do this I do it from top to bottom. Shades,screens,light fixtures,cabinets, walls.
• Inside AC : When I put in storage I change the AC filters.
• Refrigerator: Clean out everything from freezer side and fridge side. Making sure to wash with soap and water any spilled and dried on messes. Drain the water from fridge, dump any ice. Turn off unit. If you can leave the unit open that is good. But if you can’t make sure you put the following inside: baking soda,charcoal,coffee grounds or anything that will absorb moisture.
• Pantry: Empty anything inside that might spoil. Don’t leave any grainy items, or spices, sugar, honey. Clean wipe any spills.
• Bathroom: Clean the toilet inside and out, and around. Shower floor, glass. Remove any liquid meds. Clean up any spills. Vacuum fan. remove dirty & wet clothes.
• Bedroom: Strip all bedding and wash. If you want you can put back in rig. Only if you are not storing for a long period of time.
• Moisture Control: Hang several moisture bags around different areas in rig Damp Rid. Make sure to check these often and replace when full.
• Windows: Put vent cover on over head vents so you can leave them open to insure airflow,crack windows open if you can.

Final steps for RV storage!

Now that we have conquered the easy stuff. Let’s move on to the more challenging stuff.

So today we are going to be doing the final steps to prep getting our RV ready for storage.

How To Prep Your RV For Storage {Final Steps}

• Clean & Check Seals: Before you put your rig in storage give it a good wash and wax. This will protect it from sun damage. While your washing the top pay attention to the roof for any cracks. After washing look at all the silicone seams, caulking and rubber seals. Things happen sometimes in storage. Spray seals with lube conditioner. Don’t forget the gears to. If there is a problem with any of this fix now if you can.
• Ventilation: Keeping moisture out of your rig is key here. Even if your not storing it. One way is by using Vent Covers. These keep water out and let air flow in.

• Slide Outs: When storing your rig keep the slide outs in so not to let the working parts get exposed to the elements.
• Bugs & Varmints: Make sure all outside openings are blocked off with spray foam sealant or screened. Washer and dryer, plumbing,fridge,furnace vents, and intake pipes are sealed. Spray a ant spray on any points that are in contact with the ground.

• Generators: Run the generator at least one a month. Prop the door open when doing so.
• Plumbing: Drain all water lines. Black & gray. Drain the fridge line, the main water line valve and this will take a good while.
• Water Pump: Once all lines and fresh water tank is open turn the water pump on to drain the rest of water.
• Water Heater: Switch off the electricity to it. Turn off breaker. Final drain and remove, open pressure valve. Make sure water isn’t hot. Open all faucets; hot and cold.
• Other option : If you want you can try this method.

• Batteries: Check water in batteries, fill and top off. Check again in a couple of months. Connect battery if you have electric hook ups to a Trickle Charger. If you don’t have electric hook ups bring it home and plug it to the Trickle Charger. Make sure not to over charge.

• Tires: Cover tires with tire covers especially if it is going to be outside in sun. Don’t just leave your rig parked for a long time just sitting there. hook it up every so often and move it around. The tires are weakened if left standing in one spot after a long time. Storing your rig in a cool dry storage are will save your tire life.
• Website On Tire Care: This website is very helpful I have found on taking care of tires. under tire storage. https://www.goodyearrvtires.com/

Conclusion

These suggestions listed here are meant to be a guide to help you maintain your rig while in storage. If you have any other suggestions or tips please submit them in the comments section below.

Boom! There ya go!

Talk with you soon or, run you over, HA!

Jodi & John!