Preparing an RV before and after a trip - Luxelocker Chandler

To have a successful RV trip, you must first prepare for your departure. In this post, Luxelocker shares important tips to keep in mind when going on an RV vacation.

Preparing an RV before departure

To properly prepare your motorhome before departure, you will have to load it up and not forget anything. Starting with the technical stuff, make sure that you have the following:

· Water pipes

· A power extension cord

· gas bottles or gas cylinder

· Chemical toilet products

If you store your vehicle at a specialized motorhome facility, you will have the advantage of easy access to all these elements. This is very convenient as it saves you time and effort to prepare for a trip in the motorhome.

You will also have to make sure you have essential items in your motorhome. Remember not to encumber yourself with unnecessary things in the motorhome as you may have a lot of storage space and the space inside this type of vehicle is often limited. The essentials to remember include:

· Cell phone and charger

· First aid kit

· Sponge and dish soap

· Salt and pepper

· Seasonal outfits

· Linen: sheets, towels and tea towels

· Toilet paper

· Identity papers and driver's license

· Something fun to do while inside the RV: board games, pencils, books etc.

Preparing an RV after a trip

After you get back from the trip or RV season is over, it is important to prepare the motorhome for long-term storage. Before you park the motorhome in the off season, here is what to check:

· Disconnect water and electricity

· Drain the water tanks

· Thoroughly clean all surfaces

· Retract the step

· Close the skylights and windows

· Make sure that drawers, cupboards and refrigerator are left open

· Turn off the gas

· Take a tour of the location

· Check that the doors and cargo holds are closed

We hope you will find these checklists useful in planning your next motorhome trip. For more tips or to book a luxury unit for RV storage in Chandler, get in touch with Luxelocker today.