Tips for RV Storage

Do you own an RV, and are storing it for the winter? You’ll want to make sure you properly prepare your vehicle before storing it so that when you use it again it is in great shape. While we do not offer storage spots for RV’s, we can provide you tips to make sure you store them properly over winter.

Here’s some tips for RV storage:

Here are a few more tips for RV storage to keep your RV in great shape!

-Inflate tires to the manufacturer’s recommended maximum psi during storage to avoid flat spots

-Prevent flat spots on tires by storing the vehicle on jack stands

-Refrigerator doors and cabinets should be left open during storage to prevent mold and odors

-Add a fuel stabilizer and a full tank of gas to vehicles that will be sitting for an extended time

-Wheels should be chocked and the parking brake should be off

-Check all seals and seams

-Plug pipes & openings with bronze wool to prevent rodents

-Close blinds and shades to avoid sun damage

-Empty water tanks and use antifreeze

-Disconnect battery

-Keep uncovered vents closed to avoid bugs

Stop by our office to learn how to store your other items in cooler temperatures!

Paige Weary

About the Author: Paige is a Social Media Coordinator at Storage Asset Management in York, PA. She brings the most useful storage tips and tricks to your social media feed and loves a good self-storage pun. Beyond work, Paige spends her free time traveling extensively, her most recent trip being the Andes Mountain region of Bolivia.