As the weather continues to get colder, the Snowbirds are already nesting in the Sunbelt, away from the harsh winter weather. Not everyone is so lucky. The right rv parts can keep your vehicle safe through rough and cold winters as the weather dips down below freezing.

Freezing weather is an obvious danger to your rv. Parts of your vehicle are more vulnerable than others. Pipes, for sure, should be winterized. Make sure all of the tanks, including the fresh water tank and the water heater are drained.

Look at the user’s manuals for other appliances that use water, like dishwashers, to see what is required by the manufacturer to keep the appliance safe from freezing.

Using antifreeze is a good way to make sure the pipes are protected. Be sure to buy antifreeze for rv parts, as it is a specific product designed for your vehicle and necessary to keep it protected properly.

Come spring, a thorough washing will help remove any taste from the pipes. Do take precautions and double check that the antifreeze you use is nontoxic and safe for water systems.

If you don’t like the idea of using antifreeze in your pipes, there are tools and gadgets that help you use an air compressor to clear out the pipes. This plug is often known as a blowout plug, and it hooks up to your city water inlet.

This allows you to hook up an air compressor to your pipes in order to blow out all of the water that remains after draining. There is a downside – if not cautious, a little extra water could cause great damage.

It’s extremely hard to get every last drop of water out – every dip in the pipes will continue to hold water, and therefore will have to be drained manually.

The obvious plus side is that in the spring you don’t have to worry about flushing the system to remove the antifreeze taste, and the blowout method is cheaper in terms of money – but will probably cost you more time.

Some other small steps to make sure your rv is winterized include removing any products with any liquid contents at all. This includes food, cleaning products, bottles of water or juice, and even canned food.

Anything with liquid has the chance to freeze in cold weather, expanding in its container and possibly bursting. Don’t take any chances with any liquids and you’ll be rewarded with a clean and easy spring inside your rv.