Escapees March-April 2019 Vol 40 Issue 5

                                                     First, let’s remove any covers you put on for storage. Make sure to remove all of them, especially if you covered up the refrigerator or furnace vents. If you removed your house or engine-starting batteries, reinstall them, paying careful attention to the positive and negative connections. Whether you removed the batteries for storage or left them installed, now is a great time to top off the water and charge them. While the bat- teries are coming up to speed, check all tires for correct inflation pressure and inspect them for any signs of sidewall cracking or deterioration. If your tires are five to seven years old, it may be time for new ones. Do a careful visual inspection of the RV exterior. Make sure that everything is in place and in good repair. Open any storage compartments and have a look inside. If you placed desiccant or heat sources inside, such as a small electric light, remove them. Evict any additional unwelcome critters that may have taken up residence. Finally, give the whole rig a bath and a window washing, if needed.

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