Essential Tips for Long-Term RV Storage: How to Keep Your RV in Top Condition While Stored
You’ve just finished the most amazing road trip and it’s time you put your RV away for a while. You can’t just lock it into a storage unit or garage and forget about it. Let’s take a look at the right kind of prep needed for good RV storage so you can be sure your vehicle will be roadworthy when you open it all up again; read on to find out more.
Clean Your Vehicle For RV Storage
The first thing you need to do before you think about RV storage is to clean it. Don’t just assume that you don’t have to bother with this because the vehicle’s going into storage and no one’s going to see it because the fact is that taking the time to clean it now will prevent a much bigger headache later on.
Wash off the bugs and dirt from the exterior so you can avoid nasty paint damage or corrosion, and don’t forget the roof while you’re at it – it’s easy to overlook but crucial to keep clean. If you want to be really smart, waxing the exterior is also a great idea to keep the finish protected.
Then there’s the interior. Clean out food, empty the fridge, and vacuum the whole thing thoroughly because rodents and insects like nothing more than crumbs. Don’t leave anything behind that could attract them.
Check The Tyres
When your RV is in storage, your tyres can end up being ruined. That will be an expensive fix. Over time, sitting in one spot can lead to flat areas and even deterioration. The good news is there are things you can do to stop that happening.
First, inflate the tyres to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure. Check your user manual or go online and you should be able to find that information quite easily. Then use tyre protectors to cover them. And, if you can, move the RV every few weeks. It’s even better if you can jack the RV off the ground so the tyres don’t bear any weight at all.
Disconnect The Battery
One of the biggest mistakes RV owners make is leaving their batteries connected during long-term RV storage. It’s probably not something you’ll even think about, but it can lead to a drained battery and no one wants to have to deal with that when the time comes to hit the road again.
That’s why you should disconnect the battery so there aren’t any slow drains and you can just hook everything back up again when you’re ready. If you take the battery out of the RV, make sure you store it in a cool, dry place if possible – and if you want to give them a charge every couple of months, that’s sure to help.
Use A Professional RV Storage Facility
While it’s perfectly possible to park your RV on your driveway (most of the time, anyway), using a professional RV storage facility makes a lot more sense – and that’s what we do at Stockade Storage in Caboolture.
Storing your RV in a professional storage facility is more secure, you can be sure it’ll be protected from the elements, and it’s a lot more convenient. So why not get in touch today to find out more?
