Prepping for Spring RV Camping
If you tend to keep your RV parked throughout the winter, you probably know the anticipation that builds as the spring camping season draws near. Spring RV camping can help you and your family create lasting memories together. Before you can get out on the road though, you need to prepare your RV for its return to the road after a long hiatus.
Your friends at Open Road Outlet in West Saint Paul, MB aim to help our customers stay prepared and safe during all their spring camping trips. Our checklist below can be a great tool to get you ready for some spring RV camping.
Order Parts and Accessories
One way to significantly speed up your preparation time and be ready for spring camping sooner is to order any needed parts and accessories early. As your RV experiences general wear and tear throughout active periods, you’ll find that certain parts need to be replaced before the next camping season arrives. You may also learn about modifications and accessories that you can make to your RV to increase your comfort and your vehicle’s efficiency. It’s best to try and acquire these parts from the winter so that you can receive them and have them installed in time for the spring.
Service Your RV
If you didn’t have the time to dedicate to a maintenance schedule during your RV’s off-season, the best thing to do is to bring it in for professional servicing before embarking on a trip. It’s crucial that you take care of all upkeep processes like oil and filter changes, tire inspections, lubrications, etc. so that you can avoid malfunctions while driving. If you fail to complete this step, you can find yourself stranded at a campsite or vulnerable to harmful accidents that put you, your family, and other drivers in harm’s way. Aim to service your RV early enough so that you don’t get caught up in the hordes of campers looking to get last minute servicing done before the season opens.
Safety Inspections
Apart from ensuring all the mechanical parts of your RV are in proper working order, you should also do a check on your vehicle’s safety systems. This includes testing your carbon monoxide detector to ensure it’s functional along with your smoke detectors and LP gas leak detectors. You’ll also want to ensure that your fire extinguishers are well charged and or if they need to be replaced before the start of the season. For the well-being of you and your passengers, you should also check that your first aid kit is well stocked with the needed essentials before takeoff.
Visit our team in West Saint Paul if you need more advice on spring RV camping preparation. All customers from Steinbach, MB, and throughout Saskatchewan are also welcome to visit us at any time.