Winterizing
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| apstang50 |
 Nov 15 2016, 06:49 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 24-October 16 Member No.: 9,235 Favorite Truck Camper(s): lance Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD extended cab Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift with Fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Just bought my first slide in. A 1992 Six-Pac.  |
Looking for some tips and any advice. A few months ago I picked up my first truck camper. The guy I bought it from delivered it to my house, showed me everything on it, and winterized the water system for me. This past weekend I removed all the old cracking, peeling silicone from all the seams and around the windows. Then I resealed everything. I did all that on saturday, then on sunday I covered it with a tarp. I left the two roof vents open a tiny bit, all the draws and cabinets open, and put a couple buckets of Damprid in it. I've been told I should also leave a couple of the windows open a little also. Also would it be a good idea to take all the cushions out and put them in my basement? Sorry for the long post. But just looking to see what works and what everyone else does when it comes to putting there camper away for the winter. Thanx
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| Spanky |
Nov 15 2016, 10:52 PM
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 Moderator Group: Moderator Posts: 320 Joined: 24-June 06 From: Silver City, New Mexico Member No.: 144 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Lance 1030 Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1999 F350 Power Stroke Dually SuperCab Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift Truck and Camper Setup: 1999 Ford F350 4x4 Super Cab 1 ton Dually Lance 1030 Torklift tiedowns |
Sounds like a plan, I dont put mine away for winter or any other time. I have spent some of the best Thanksgiving and Christmas's in my camper and I just never "put it away". Gary
-------------------- 1999 F350 Power Stroke Dually Super Cab, 2003 Lance 1030
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| JADE RACING |
Nov 16 2016, 09:33 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 12-December 14 Member No.: 7,895 Favorite Truck Camper(s): adventurer Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 07 gmc 3500 dually D/A Type of Tiedowns used: torklift/fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: 07GMC3500 dually diesel/auto airbags torklift tiedowns/fastguns 56 gal transferflow tank banks spd brake/tuner;06 adventurer 106DBS 2.5ownan geny awning topper torklift stairs remote bbq rear awning ext trl hitch/basket for sewer tote |
We usually have to winterize our units unless we take them south to the warmer climates. We have never removed any cushions or bedding from our units, and there have been a lot since the early 70's. Ventilation is the main reason. We have covered our last 3 units. being 2 t/c's and 1 5th wheel. The main objectives are to protect all the water systems from freezing, keep the unit dry inside, and mouse proofing. Good luck as some times these are hit and miss . I have a list posted in the garage that is checked off as I complete for both seasons. Eric
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| apstang50 |
Nov 17 2016, 08:18 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 24-October 16 Member No.: 9,235 Favorite Truck Camper(s): lance Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD extended cab Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift with Fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Just bought my first slide in. A 1992 Six-Pac. |
I'm thinking I should be ok with the two big things of Damprid I put in it, and leaving the two roof vents open a little. The guy I bought it from winterized it for me when he delivered it to me.
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| SidecarFlip |
Nov 23 2016, 08:13 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 472 Joined: 15-October 16 Member No.: 9,221 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Forest River Palomino SS Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1997 Ford F350 4x4 LB SRW CC 7.3 diesel Type of Tiedowns used: HappyJac standard Truck and Camper Setup: 1997 Ford F350 4 door 4x4 Crew Cab 7.3 Diesel, Lance 915 loaded, 2015 Palomino SS1500 Loaded |
Mine stays in the barn all winter. Being outside is hard on an RV.
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