It’s hard to believe but Fall has arrived. We can tell it by the temperature drops we have been experiencing for the past few days in Jeffersonville, IN. Our crews have already started winterizing our inventory and it is a good time for you to start thinking about it too.
Yes, there are a number of good weeks to camp remaining but it never hurts to have the supplies on hand. Really cold nights could start sneaking in on us before we know it.
Whatever you do please don’t forget to check your roof and wall seams! Since this Ike has blown through we have done lots of estimates for people who sustained damage and even have tsome who tried to blame wall delamination and old wood rot on the storm. Nope folks, a storm doesn’t cause these issues in the space of a few days, lack of maintenance does! We all have caulking on and in our homes and we know we have to tend to it or there will be problems. Caulking that slips by and gets away from you can develope hairline cracks and great big ones that will start leaking which can cause thousands of dollars in damage. An hours worth of work and usually less than $50 in materials is all it takes to prevent this. If you are unsure of what should be looked for call your dealer and schedule a service appointment. Insurance and warranty do not cover maintenance issues… those repair expenses come out of your pocket.
It’s probably not a bad idea to get those ugly black streaks off your RV before bedding her down for the winter. Getting them off now will save some elbow grease next spring. I mean, come on, you wash and wax your car don’t you? In most cases you paid just as much, or more, for your RV. Take some time, use some TLC and she will more than likely be around when your vehicle is rotting in the junk yard.
I have listed a few of the products we use that seem to help make the process a little easier. They are at the bottom of this page.
FOR OUR LOCALS! This years special…
Winterize Special: ONLY $106.85 (includes tax - for units with bypass kit already installed)
Special includes: Check water heater & tanks for drainage, up to 2 gallons of anti-freeze, roof seam inspection, sidewall seam inspection, guaranteed to 20 degrees below zero (F).
FOR OUR NEW FOLKS:
When winterizing your RV please DO NOT use regular automotive anti-freeze! As silly as it may sound, we have found this to be a common occurance with folks that are new to camping and the RV Industry in general.
RV winterization requires special non-toxic anti-freeze and we recommend you use a brand that is guaranteed to 50 degrees below zero such as the one listed at the below link.
Make sure your holding tanks and water heater are drained before the freezing temperatures arrive! Should you get caught off guard lighting the furnace and opening cabinet doors usually works for a one night freeze. Hopefully you won’t get caught off guard with an extend time of cold temperatures. Watch your local weather and if they are calling for multiple days of cold weather; WINTERIZE!
Refer to your Jayco Owners Manual for instructions on winterizing your unit. Manuals can be downloaded for most models from 1973-Present on this website.
If you own a newer model Jayco more than likely you already have a water heater bypass kit installed. These kits are relatively inexpensive, easy to install and help make winterizing easier and less expensive. Here’s a link you can use to order a bypass kit for your RV:
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