Hey Neighbors!
One of the benefits of living in Ohio is that you can enjoy
all of the four seasons, but in the wintertime you can damage your RV if you
don’t take advantage of the storage facilities in Columbus, Ohio. It is a safe
way to store your RV during the harsh winter months. Here are three important
tips to storing your RV so that you can enjoy all of you summer vacations the
minute you get it out of storage.
Rodent-Proof Your RV
Stored vehicles can attract mice and other rodents if not
properly cared for. When you put your RV in storage, you should never allow food
to be in it. Even small crumbs can attract small rodents who would love to set
up camp in a comfortable RV. Thoroughly cleaning your RV is a great way to
prevent unwanted animals during the winter.
If you want to keep rodents out of your RV, you can also
deny them access. Close all of the windows and vents in your RV before you ever
allow it to sit in storage. Look over your RV and cover up any access holes
with plastic so that rodents won’t be tempted to come in.
Protect Your RV from the Cold
The cold can cause water lines to freeze and burst if not
winterized. Before you store your RV, make sure that you take it to an RV
repair shop to have it winterized. This will prevent any problems during the
cold winter months.
In the summer, you should completely flush your entire water
system with hot water, including the water heater. It will remove any chemicals
used to winterize your RV.
Clean Your RV
You won’t regret giving your RV a thorough cleaning. It will
leave it smelling fresher and will decrease any chance of mold or mildew. You
fridge should be cleaned with a mixture of hot water and baking soda to take
down any odors. You can prop open the fridge and freezer slightly during
storage so that air can circulate through the space. When you clean the RV,
make sure that you use unscented cleaners as highly scented cleaners may
attract rodents.
Getting your RV ready for the storage facilities in Columbus, Ohio, will be well worth the
effort. If properly stored, you can take your RV on vacation soon after you
take it out of storage.
This is a guest post for my neighbors benefit.
Disclosure:This is a sponsored post in part by Bucks2Blog.
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