Last Updated on October 14, 2022 by Douglas
If you are looking for a way to store your travel trailer outside, you may want to consider one of these options.
The first option is to purchase a storage shed. These typically come with a lock and key and can be used for both short-term and long-term storage.
The second option is to rent a storage unit. These units are usually climate controlled and have security features such as surveillance cameras, security guards, and alarms. They also have loading docks which make transporting items into the unit much easier.
How do I protect my RV outside?
If your only choice is to store your RV outdoors, then I highly recommend using an RV cover. A cover not only protects the RV roof and the RV’s exterior finish, but it also helps protect all of the plastic, vinyl, and rubber components on the RV.[1]
Should I put my stabilizers down when storing my travel trailer?
When it comes to parking your camp trailer in storage, there is really no need to have the stabilizer jacks down. From a mechanical or structural standpoint, having the jacks down while storing the trailer does not make a difference.[2]
When storing RV should Slides be in or out?
You should store your RV with the slides in. Storing your RV with the slides out increases your risk of problems with the RV, including leaky seals, damage to the slides, or possibly structural damage. Storing with the slides in, minimizes these risks and keeps your RV tidy and ready to go for your next adventure.[3]
What can I leave in my travel trailer over the winter?
RVs that are stored over the winter can still safely be stored with all their furniture. Emergency kits can also be kept in RVs during the winter as well as bedding and blankets. If humidity is a concern, these should be stored in vacuum-sealed bags.[4]
How often should you seal your RV roof?
First off, let me answer the popular question of “How often do I need to reseal my RV roof?”. Of course it’s case by case, roof by roof, but the recommendation is to reseal your roof each and every year. Every 10 years it is recommended to replace the entire roof, failure to do so will cause leaks.[5]
Should you wax a travel trailer?
If you want to keep your RV’s exterior looking beautifully shiny and new, you’ll need wax it at least twice a year. Waxing your RV helps to repel moisture and dirt. RV wax also helps to protect your RV from the harmful effects of the sun’s rays and maintains that glossy finish that your RV came with.[6]
Should you put blocks under stabilizer jacks?
Yes, you should always put blocks under your stabilizer jacks. This not only helps protect your jacks but the campsite as well. You may even come across some campgrounds or RV parks that require a barrier between your landing gear and the campsite surface.[7]
Can you use scissor jacks to level a travel trailer?
Scissor jacks on trailers can be used as levelers or stabilizers. They are just not meant to lift up the weight of the trailer so that would limit the amount of leveling they can do.[8]
Should I store my camper on jacks?
Whether you should store your RV with the jacks down really does depend on what kind of RV you have. It can relieve pressure on the tires and the suspension, but some RVers consider it unnecessary. On a level surface with the wheels chocked it should be good, and the jack just offers some extra stability.[9]
Why do people store their RV with the slides out?
When it comes time to park your RV between trips or for the winter, store your slide outs closed. This will help keep the elements from eroding the seals, and you won’t run the risk of snow or debris accumulating on the slide out roof.[10]
Why do people store their campers with the slides out?
However, when you pull them out, your RV will look like a box that has extra boxes popping from its sides. Slide outs are these extra boxes and are provide additional space when your vehicle is parked. It not only ensures comfort but gives you more room to store your belongings.[11]
Should I support my RV slide out?
Although the jury is out on this decision, most slide outs do need a stabilizer when you are using it as an additional living space for extended periods. It is always a good idea to let the heavy vehicle settle for a day or two before you use the stabilizers.[12]