When I used to conduct training on Software Applications I would tell my audience that they “need to get religion” around how they used the new system. To “get religion” simply meant that they had to be religious in how they used it. No software package will work if you don’t completely convert to a new way of doing things. No business can run efficiently if employees decide that the company platform isn’t worth maintaining or if employees start to work offline.

It’s really not that different in the world of travel trailers. You need to “get religion” over how you maintain your trailer. Understanding how your trailer works, what needs to be done, and when; is essential to the longevity of your RV. Whether the work is done by you personally doesn’t matter, however, the work needs to be done. Not believing that maintenance is a necessary part of ownership will lead to disaster.

We are all moving towards the winter season now, some quicker than others. Based on where you live you may have already begun to winterize your trailer. If you live in the southern United States, you may have some camping still ahead. Keep in mind though, freezing weather has a way of popping up with little notice at times. That is why I carry a portable air compressor. It gives me flexibility should I need to winterize while on the road.

There have been many RVers that knew what needed to be done, but failed to do so in a timely manner or were not methodical in their approach and paid the price. Broken water pipes, split holding tanks, mice infestations that resulted in wiring being chewed, are only a few of the stories.

So my friends, please get religion around how you maintain your travel trailer during all four seasons. A small amount of work will save you hundreds of dollars.

Click here to read our post on winterizing your travel trailer step by step. Remember there is variation in how travel trailers are made but it should serve as a great guide in getting you started.