• Use non-abrasive cleaners with warm water and a sponge to remove dirt and grime.
• Thoroughly clean bird droppings, tree sap, dirt, and soot that may have accumulated from campfires.
• Re-treat canvas if it comes into contact with contaminants. Consult your own-er’s manual for the right fabric protectant to use.
• Use mild dish soap and water to clean hardware and sink/shower fixtures—never use harsh chemicals or sprays, such as Windex or Pledge.
• Use a mild solution of vinegar and water to remove hard water spots and stains.
• Wash down your canopy; brushing lightly with a cloth or soft brush.
• Hose your canopy down occasionally (every month or so), with a garden hose.
• Clean the underside of the canopy with a clean household broom.
• Keep shrubbery and vines away from the canopy to avoid the harmful acid from the branches.
• Make sure all seals are clean, especially the roof seals.
• Be sure to empty the refrigerator and remove all food and crumbs from the camper.

Plumbing

• Make sure all water from all plumbing fixtures has been drained.
• Use the proper anti-freeze designed for RVs. Do not use automotive antifreeze, as it is highly toxic.
• Be sure to consult the owner’s manual for the proper way to winterize the water system, as methods differ for different plumbing systems.

Wheel Bearings

• Pack the wheel bearings every 12,000 miles or at the end of each season.

Appliances

• Clean the brushed chrome with mild soap and water and dry with a soft cloth.
• Apply a light coat of oil (such as Johnson’s Baby Oil).
• Check the owner’s manual for the best way to winterize individual appliances.
• Empty out the refrigerator.
• Turn off the LP gas at the tank valve.

Storage

• Angle the trailer tongue down-ward to help prevent build up of snow and ice on the roof.
• Place rodent control products in the unit during storage months.
• Inspect your unit during storage.
• Seal off any areas that can be an entry point to rodents or insects.
• Make sure your unit is dust and moisture free to prevent mildew.
• Ensure that all surface units are dry and moisture-free, especially the canopy when you fold it up—always fold it up dray, an if you must roll up the canopy wet, unroll it within 24 hours and allow it to dry.
• Use a large piece of plastic under the unit to reduce moisture—black plastic works well.

Tires

• Put the camper up on blocks if it will not be used for long periods of time.
• Make sure the blocks are under the axles so that the tires bear no load during storage.
• Protect tire/wheel assemblies from direct sunlight.
• Inflate the tires—including the spare—to operating pressure before returning to service, as a slight gradual air loss will typically occur.
• Store tires in a clean, cool, dry, dark, and well-ventilated area if you remove the tires for storage.
• Store tires white-wall to white-wall to avoid staining.
• Protect tires with an opaque waterproof covering if they are being stored outdoors.
• Keep tires out of direct sunlight.