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RV Wisdom from the Road helps you get ready for your next trip with checklists, planning tips, and practical advice. Whether you're new to RV'ing or have years of experience, you'll find ideas to help you stay organized, save time, and spend less of your trip worrying about what you may have forgotten. Every RV and every journey is different...use what works for you and ENJOY THE ROAD.
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After having nine different RVs over the years, I have finally decided that the Coachmen Freelander I have now is my last one. It’s in very good condition. It’s a 2018 and runs really well. I rent it out through RV Share, Outdoorsy, and RVesy. It’s a task, but I enjoy doing it. We don’t travel like we use to, so the rental keeps it in use a lot of the time.
When it's time to winterize the RV, I usually drain everything and put RV antifreeze in the drains. I thought I had the routine covered ...until old man winter taught me to check every drain twice.
I missed the shower drain.
The water left in the drain froze and cracked the drain pipe. When the weather warmed up and I used the shower again, I discovered the leak. It was a frustrating reminder that one small, easy-to-overlook spot can lead to a repair.
Since then, I've made the shower drain a specific item on my winterizing checklist. I don't rely on memory alone, especially at my age! I go through the RV one drain at a time and make sure each one is handled.
If you winterize your own RV, take a few minutes to check the shower drain along with the sinks and other plumbing. Follow your RV owner's…
Welcome to our group, RV Wisdom Hub Group! This group is for sharing the little things as we travel...what worked, and what didn't, and tips that might help another RV'er. To get started, tell us what kind of RV you have and one tip you would pass along to someone else.