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Posted: April 27, 2018

7 Essential Steps to De-Winterize Your RV

Information Courtesy of Western RV

Get ready for another great camping season by de-winterizing your RV. Here are seven essential steps to getting ready for the road.

SEAMS AND SEALANTS

Winter weather can wreak havoc on rubber, plastic and caulking compounds so inspect seams and seals for leaks. Read More

Posted: October 24, 2017

Tips for Winterizing Your RV

Posted: October 17, 2017

Preparing Your RV For Winter Storage

Get your RV ready to hibernate for the winter and get back on the road sooner come spring with these helpful tips. Read More

Posted: April 19, 2017

Getting Your RV Ready for Spring – Western RV Feature

Camping Season is upon us, here’s some great advice we received to get your RV ready for the spring! Thank you to Mike Kwasek from Western RV, Leduc for the great information on how to “de-winterize” and the services available at Western RV. Read More

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When you’re in a rush to leave the house on a trip don’t forget to take care of your home before you go away. With our economy being low it’s a good idea to make it look like someone is home to deter break-ins. In a troubled economy, crime rises and break-ins become more frequent. To keep your home safe and trouble-free, here are ten things our staff do before they head out on their trips.

Clean out your fridge. Those leftovers may spoil by the time you get back and create a mighty smell. Don’t forget to check your expiry dates on your milk and other dairy products.

Arrange for someone to pick-up your mail and water your plants.

Do up your dishes, run your dishwasher if necessary.

Make sure there aren’t any clothes in your washer. Wet clothes in a washer will become filled with mildew, which by the time you get back from a long trip or even a weekend will create a smell.

Take out the garbage. Especially true if you have food in your garbage, you don’t want a smell when you come home.

Look into light timers to simulate people being at home.

Have a neighbor park in your parking spot.

Turn your water heater temperature down to save on gas while you’re not home.

Have someone mow your lawn or shovel your walk way.

Get a house sitter. This is great if you’re leaving for more than a few days. It will give you peace of mind to know that your house is in good hands.

Lastly, before you leave double check your windows and doors are locked. Have a great trip! -Kayla Akerstrom

10 Things Before You Leave For Vacation

Whether you’re going on a road trip, camping or sending your children off to college you should make sure that you or they have an emergency kit for those unforeseen circumstances. To make this task easier we’ve put together a list of items to help you put your kit together.

Cell Phone/Charger

Flashlights/Extra Batteries

First Aid Kit

Road Flares

Jumper Cables

Vest- High Visibility

Blanket

Particularly for those cold Winter months

Kitty Litter or Sand

Great for Winter in case you get stuck

Water

2L per person per day is best

Use small bottles so they’re easy to carry

Extra Food

Energy bars, canned food {non-perishable} and/or granola bars

Don’t forget a can opener!

Pylons

You can even get pop-up road cones at your local Safety stores or Canadian Tire.

Basic Toolkit

Spare Tire and Jack

Small Pocket Knife

Water Proof Matches

These are just a few ideas, if you have something that’s not on our list feel free to add it to our comment section!

On The Road Again: Don’t Forget Your Emergency Kit!

Information Courtesy of Western RV Get ready for another great camping season by de-winterizing your RV. Here are seven essential steps to getting ready for the road. SEAMS AND SEALANTS Winter weather can wreak havoc on rubber, plastic and caulking compounds so inspect seams and seals for leaks. RV BATTERIES Batteries can discharge up to 10% a month when in storage unless you check and recharge them. Check that the water level in the battery covers the plates. Then fully charge the batteries. Top up the battery with distilled water. If the batteries were removed for storage reinstall them and making sure they are connected properly. Caution: If you are not comfortable working on or around batteries, have the maintenance done by an authorized RV repair facility. RV WATER SYSTEM Remove RV antifreeze by running potable water through the fresh water holding tank. Then, turn on the water pump and all faucets. Remember to include the outside shower, toilet, icemaker and water heater. Once the water runs clear all antifreeze is out of the system. Now change the water heater bypass and reinstall or replace water filter cartridges. The antifreeze is now in the gray and black water tanks. Empty these tanks at a dumping station. RV APPLIANCES Propane gas systems should have a leak test and gas pressure test performed annually by an authorized RV repair facility. Once these tests are done, you can check gas appliances by opening the propane tank valves and starting appliances. Make sure the water heater tank is full of water before testing. If a gas appliance is not operating properly, have it inspected by an authorized RV service facility. After the gas appliances are checked, plug the RV into an electrical outlet and test all 120-volt appliances and accessories for proper operation. Make sure you have an adequate electrical source (30-50 amps depending on your unit) before testing items like the microwave and air conditioner(s). RV TIRES Just like the charge lost by stored batteries, tires lose a percentage of air pressure while sitting. Your tires can lose 2-3 psi a month while in storage. Check the tire pressure using a tire inflation gauge and adjust the inflation pressure to the manufacturer’s recommendation. Note: Tire manufacturers publish load and inflation tables for proper inflation pressure. ENGINE & GENERATOR If you have a motorized RV, check all vehicle fluid levels. Consult your owner’s manual for proper levels. If a fluid level is low, try to determine why and correct the problem. Start the engine and check for proper readings on all gauges. If you have an onboard generator, check the oil level and service the generator according to the owner’s manual. Inspect the generator exhaust system for any damage prior to starting. Never run a generator with a damaged exhaust system. If you didn’t use a fuel stabilizer in the fuel system and the generator won’t start, or it continues to surge after starting, have it checked out and repaired by an authorized RV service facility. RV SAFETY ITEMS Re-install or replace dry-cell batteries or fuses removed from safety devices like the carbon monoxide detector, propane leak detector and smoke alarm. Test the operation of safety systems. Inspect all fire extinguishers to make sure they are serviceable and fully charged. Recharge or replace fire extinguishers as required.

7 Essential Steps to De-Winterize Your RV

September beckons us to spend more time at home. To make things more comfortable around the home here is part three of our checklist of things that will help you get your home ready for the chillier months ahead.

12. Get covers for patio furniture and grill. If you plan to leave your patio furniture or grill outdoors through the fall and winter, cover them well and stow them beneath an overhang that will protect them from the worst weather.

13. Consider adding more insulation. Adding insulation to your attic space or inside walls can be a great help in saving money on heat during the colder months. 14. Have the chimney and furnace inspected. Make sure your fireplace and heating system are ready for cooler weather by having a pro look at them now. Chimney fires are a prominent cause of house fires. 15. Order firewood. If you use firewood to fuel your woodstove or fireplace, now is the time to stock up for winter. The ideal place for wood storage is away from the house, under cover and with plenty of air. An open-sided portico or shed would be great. Set your wood on top of pallets to increase air circulation and keep the wood dry. 16. Swap out home accessories. One of the easiest ways to keep your home feeling current is to tweak a few details each season. Swap out throw pillows, add a cozy folded blanket or layer on a colorful rug. For a cheap and chic update, apples, mini pumpkins and squash. 17. Give the family room some TLC. Beef up the family room for movie night by upgrading technology, bringing in extra cushions and a cozy throw, or simply cleaning and tidying up. 18. Visually inspect the roof and gutters. Get up on a ladder or climb onto the roof (carefully!) and take a look at the rain gutters, roof and chimney. If there are sticks or leaves blocking the gutters, pull them out now — you can wait until after most of the leaves have fallen, later in the autumn, to clean the gutters out completely. Look for worn areas on the roof and patch them as needed. 19. Stock up on birdseed. The birds that stick around for the winter could use some extra help when wild food becomes scarce. Stock up now on birdseed so you can keep those feeders full. 20. Clean the laundry room. A fresh, clean laundry room can make getting chores done more pleasant. Start by cleaning out the dryer vents to prevent lint buildup, which can lead to fires. Wipe down surfaces, mop the floor and de-clutter. Are you missing anything that would make doing laundry easier? Consider adding a surface for folding clothes, better lighting, a rolling laundry basket with dividers or a garment rack.

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