Winter Storage

[tlhdoc]

I always put mine on wood, even though it is in the asphalt driveway.  I also don't let it sit in one spot the whole winter.  I don't know if it is true or not, but I have heard of tires getting "flat spots" from sitting too long.  My trailer was towed in November and I will be towing it to my dealer soon for its spring service.  I take it in during the off season so that I am not in a hurry to get it back and to give them work when things are slower in the service department.  I may be camping in February or March and it will be done before that.  I do bring my batteries inside for the winter, charging them every couple of months.  I have always left the propane tanks on the trailer during the winter.

[Kelly]

Another method that I had heard about would be to hook up an air compressor to the water system and blow out all the water with as little pressure as possible.  This avoids all use of antifreeze.  I know others have done this, but it sounds risky to me.

We always did this with the Palomino the ex has.  Works fine .... HOWEVER ... that trailer did not have a water heater and we never used the onboard tank.  So it was just the lines from the sink drain and city water hookup.  Not much to worry about.  I don't think I'd use that method if I used the water system on the PU consistently.

I didn't use the onboard tank on the new-to-me Jayco or hook up to city water this past season.  (told you it was a tent on wheels!)   My neighbor and a friend helped me push it into the garage and there she sits eagerly awaiting camping season![/FONT]