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automaton 3 · 08-15-2017, 04:55 PM

Congratulations, and have fun!

I suspect it is full service hook-ups at this site? If so it will make your life easier. If you need to worry about batteries and holding tanks there will be a few more things to monitor and look after.

I'd suggest finding the message board for your particular make and model and read through the threads for tips and potential problems.

Make sure you winterize it well, drain all the tanks and blow out the lines or pump through some RV antifreeze. Its not rocket science, but make sure you do this properly.

Also, set some mouse traps and try to plug any possible entry hole to repel mice for winter storage.

Leave your fridge and freezer cracked open when not in use. There are some plastic tabs that you can buy (previous owner probably already has them there) for this purpose.

08-15-2017, 04:55 PM	#6
automaton 3 First Line Centre Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lethbridge Exp:	Congratulations, and have fun! I suspect it is full service hook-ups at this site? If so it will make your life easier. If you need to worry about batteries and holding tanks there will be a few more things to monitor and look after. I'd suggest finding the message board for your particular make and model and read through the threads for tips and potential problems. Make sure you winterize it well, drain all the tanks and blow out the lines or pump through some RV antifreeze. Its not rocket science, but make sure you do this properly. Also, set some mouse traps and try to plug any possible entry hole to repel mice for winter storage. Leave your fridge and freezer cracked open when not in use. There are some plastic tabs that you can buy (previous owner probably already has them there) for this purpose. Last edited by automaton 3; 08-15-2017 at 05:04 PM.