It snowed on Saturday October 20 and the weather has been cold and sometimes snowing since. Fortunately we had already moved the coach over to our house the week before and had drained the water system and filled it with RV plumbing antifreeze. However, there is more to winterizing your coach than just the plumbing. As with all things, the Internet offers varied and often conflicting advice so I telephoned Matt at Chemo RV.
Slides should be retracted. (first clear off the snow on the awnings)
Tires vs Jacks You have 3 options. If parking on the tires, put wood under them rather than parking right on the dirt. Or Jack it up to take pressure off the tires. The best option is to jack it up, put it on blocks and then retract the jacks thus alleviating the pressure on the hydraulic jacks and the tires.
Batteries should be removed and stored inside (somewhere heated) and put on trickle charge periodically.
Propane should be turned off.
Cover the coach only if you have a proper RV cover. A tarp will trap moisture and damage the coach. If you do not cover the coach, be sure to remove snow accumulation from the roof.
Starting the engine will only cause it harm. Avoid starting the coach until you plan to use it.
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