Sep 03 2009
Used Campers
Remove Mildew From Used Campers
used-campers
This water goes unchecked and not properly cleaned up. For instance, I purchased a used camper this summer that was in pristine condition. The owner walked me through the detailed steps of how he unpacks and packs the camper each time he uses the camper.
When the air is running, condensation runoff builds up on the roof. If not, the moisture will turn into mildew.
Treat moldy areas of used campers using a water and soap (Ivory) solution or a store bought cleaner. Let the cleaner soak for a few minutes to kill the germs that caused the mold or mildew.
When you decide your camping season is over, it is very important that you winterize your camper. Used campers require a great deal of care and winterizing and prolong the use of your camper, save on maintenance bills and problems down the road.
In order to get started, you will need a few things to winterize your camper. I prefer to buy these things online because it is cheaper than any of the local camping supply stores in my area.
- Non-toxic RV antifreeze. Not automobile antifreeze, which is toxic. You want the red RV antifreeze.
- A water heater bypass kit.
- Water pump converter kit.
Once you have these things, you can get started winterizing your used camper. Your owners manual should have detail instructions specific to your camper.
- Drain the fresh water holding tank.
- Drain and clean out the gray and blackwater tanks. Drain the hot water heater.
- Open all of your water faucets and turn on the water pump until all of the water has been drained from the lines.
- Install the water pump kit according to the kit’s directions, connect the inlet tube into your gallon of RV antifreeze, and then turn the water pump on and pressurize the system.
- Open each faucet, open the hot and cold valves until antifreeze appears.
- If you have a toilette, flush it until antifreeze appears.
Again, please consult your owners manual for the specific winterizing tasks that your used camper requires.
Executive Summary By : Mashuri
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