Alabama RV Owner Seasonal Maintenance Checklist

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Spring (March–May): wake it up

• ☐ De-winterize: flush the antifreeze, then sanitize the fresh-water system before the first fill
• ☐ Inspect the roof — seams, vents, and seals — and reseal anything cracked after winter
• ☐ Charge and test the house batteries; clean the terminals; check water levels on flooded batteries
• ☐ Run every appliance: water heater (both modes), furnace, fridge, AC — find the failure now, not at the campground
• ☐ Test the LP system: check for leaks, confirm the propane detector and CO/smoke alarms work (replace alarm batteries)
• ☐ Lube slide-out seals and check the awning fabric for mildew before the first trip

Summer (June–August): beat the Alabama heat

• ☐ Clean the AC filters and the rooftop condenser — a struggling AC in an Alabama July is the #1 comfort call
• ☐ Check tire pressure before every travel day, always cold; heat + underinflation is the blowout recipe
• ☐ Watch for condensation and musty smells inside — Gulf humidity grows mold in closed-up rigs; run ventilation or a dehumidifier in storage
• ☐ Keep the fridge vents clear and park with airflow around them; absorption fridges work harder in heat
• ☐ Seal-check after big storms: a ten-minute look at roof seams and window seals after a downpour catches leaks early

Fall (September–November): storm season, then first cold

• ☐ Ant-proof the storage site: seal entry points, keep food sealed, don't let cords and hoses be bridges from the ground
• ☐ Test the furnace before the first cold snap, not during it
• ☐ Reseal roof and windows ahead of the rainy season; clear leaves and pine straw off the roof and slide toppers
• ☐ Rodent-proof for storage: seal holes, remove all food, check engine and generator bays for nests monthly
• ☐ Exercise the generator under load for 20–30 minutes — generators that sit, quit
• ☐ Deep-check the tires again after summer miles: sidewall cracks and uneven wear show up now

Winter (December–February): freeze protection

• ☐ Living or traveling in it through winter? Keep the interior heated during freezes, use a heated water hose or disconnect and drain the hose at night, and open cabinet doors so warm air reaches the pipes
• ☐ Keep batteries charged in storage — a battery maintainer beats a spring replacement
• ☐ Cover or shelter the tires if it sits for months; move it a few inches occasionally to avoid flat spots
• ☐ Run the generator monthly under load and keep the fuel treated for storage
• ☐ Check on it after every hard freeze: a five-minute walk-around for leaks and pest damage beats a spring surprise

When a checklist item turns into a repair

Some jobs are owner-sized: filters, seals, batteries, sanitizing. Some aren't — AC electrical faults, furnace ignition problems, slide-out alignment, soft floors from leaks, propane leaks. If a check turns up one of those, that's what the directory is for: find a mobile tech who comes to you, or browse winterizing and maintenance services and the tech listings by region. And if a system is just acting odd, the guides cover the checks to try before you call anyone.