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 the users must commit fully to how they operated 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. “You must understand how your trailer works, what tasks to perform, and when to perform them to keep your RV in good condition. Whether you do the work yourself or hire someone, you are responsible for it. 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.

Many RVers knew what tasks they needed to perform but failed to do them on time or approached them haphazardly—and they paid the price. Owners’ failures caused Broken water pipes, split holding tanks, and mice infestations that chewed wiring.

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 that your travel trailer may be different, but you can use this guide to get started.”