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Old 04-17-2020, 11:59 AM   #1
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Not de-winterizing trailerfor summer

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Campgrounds for the most part in our area of Canada look like they will remain closed until at least June 1 and some July 1. My wife started a new job and camping as it was was going to be limited this year. Trailer is in storage and currently winterized. Should I de-winterize it or can it sit all summer winterized? I check it regularly and maintain tire pressures etc. but is it ok to leave rv antifreeze in it all summer in the warm weather? I hope to get out camping a couple times this year but if I don't should it be good for next winter if I don't de-winterize it?
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Leave it sit. No problem. Check for rodents from time to time. Check battery voltage.
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Old 04-17-2020, 12:44 PM   #3
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You'll be fine for next winter. If for some reason you don't use it this season, make sure there's some A/F in the toilet. It will evaporate from there, and it's best to keep the ball and seal covered.
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Leave as is. Just check on it periodically. One thing I might suggest, is to make sure the P-traps toilet have a little antifreeze in them. Then add a couple drops of mineral oil (not vegetable oil). This will keep the antifreeze from evaporating off so quickly.
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Maybe roll the tires once in awhile.
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Check the caulking everywhere including the roof, you don’t want a leak developing.
Get some conditioner on the slide-out seals.
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Leave it sit. No problem. Check for rodents from time to time. Check battery voltage.
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X-4 That is how they arrive at the dealer and they aren't de-winterized until they are sold. Many sit for months...
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