Many RVers work from their RVs, so the RV does double duty as home and office. It can be very difficult having to take the office into the shop for maintenance. Some maintenance is necessary and may be scheduled in advance.

Most RV owners cannot do all that must be done. I, for one, am NOT touching propane, which rules out my working on the heater, the water heater, and the refrigerator. Coward? Yep, that’s me. I had a neighbor that went up in flames when her propane tank ignited. I will never forget the sound, the sight or the loss.

Recreational Vehicle Industrial Association (RVIA) has several helpful articles or checklists on their website. Here is one quick checklist :

Storing Your RV

Between trips, the following steps can be taken to protect your RV from the elements, keep pests out and make preparing for the next trips easier:

* Empty the holding tanks.
* Remove all perishable food from cabinets.
* Turn off the refrigerator, making sure the refrigerator circuits are off.
* Remove all food from the refrigerator and leave the door open.
* Clean the interior of the RV.
* Pull shades and close blinds.
* Turn off the propane cylinders and cover the regulator.
* Cover the tires, if they will be exposed to the sun