Inflating the tyres to their maximum pressure
Leaving some soaps and fabric softener sachets in the RV during storage keeps it smelling fresh
This technique helps protect them from the sun ’ s UV if your RV is being stored outside .
Additionally , we periodically try to reposition the wheels so they ’ re not always on the same spot . An ideal situation would be to jack up the RV and place it on stands , but this method isn ’ t always possible .
WATER TANKS
There are many schools of thought on how to leave water tanks when storing your RV . One option is to add a tank cleaning solution on the way home from your trip . Simply allow it to slosh around to clean the tanks which you then drain completely upon arriving home . It ’ s okay to leave the tanks empty until you ’ re ready to take off again .
Alternatively , add some bicarb and vanilla to the tank . Slosh it around and top up the tank completely with water until the next time it ’ s required . Ensure you drain the tank and refill it before travelling .
Both of these options work ; the aim here is you ’ re trying to prevent micro-organisms from growing inside your tanks .
WEATHER PROTECTION
Whether you ’ re storing your RV under cover or using a proprietary RV cover , it may still leave parts of your RV exposed to the elements . For exposed surfaces such as chassis rails , the handbrake mechanism and the towbar , use a lanolin-based product that leaves a water-repelling coating to help protect these parts .
Also ensure your RV is completely dry before placing a cover over it , as any residual moisture creates the perfect conditions for mould to form .
Giving the roof a good clean and inspecting it for mould / debris
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