A Closer Look at The RV Winterization Benefits You Can’t Afford to Miss!

Winterizing and dewinterizing your RV may sound like routine tasks, but the benefits extend far beyond just safeguarding your vehicle from the harsh winter elements. In this article, we will discuss the often-overlooked benefits of RV winterization and maintenance. Particularly with a focus on the need for roof and wall inspections.

GETTING TO KNOW WINTERIZATION

RV winterization? Just how important is it to RV Care?

It’s like giving your trusty companion a warm coat. Imagine shielding your rig from the icy grip of winter. It’s a must!

Remember, that it’s not only about the pipes. It’s about protecting every spot against the freezing temperatures. It’s your RV’s shield against winter’s chill. Forgetting to winterize your RV can lead to big problems like frozen pipes and damaged fixtures. You don’t want to let that happen to you!

7 RV WINTERIZATION BENEFITS

As a leading authority in RV service, rental, and storage, we cannot emphasize just how vital it is for your RV Care. We’re all about keeping your wheels in good condition. Winter RV maintenance extends the life of your vehicle by addressing the unique challenges posed by colder months. As we explore these benefits, keep in mind, it’s not just about surviving winter; it’s about thriving in it. It’s about enhancing the overall RV experience and is an absolute game-changer for your RV’s health.

1.      Protecting Your Investment and Extending Lifespan

RV Winterization benefits go beyond mere preservation. Think of it as a shield for your investment, shielding it from the onslaught of winter. The roof and wall inspections during this process ensure that your RV’s structural integrity remains intact, leading to a longer lifespan. Protecting it from wear and tear associated with winter elements and the need for expensive repairs caused by winter-related damage.

2.      Energy Efficiency: Saving More Than Just Money

Dewinterizing an RV involves preparing it for active use. Did you know that this process can contribute to energy efficiency? By optimizing insulation through roof and wall inspections, your RV becomes a cozy space, saving both energy and money in the long run.

3.      Preserving Resale Value: The Silent Appreciation

or those considering selling or upgrading their RV in the future, winterization is a silent appreciator of resale value. The meticulous attention given to roof and wall inspections ensures that potential buyers see not just a vehicle but a well-maintained investment.

4.      Prevention of Freezing Pipes

Winterizing helps prevent the freezing of water pipes and plumbing systems, reducing the risk of costly repairs.

5.      Structural Integrity Year-Round

Winter RV maintenance ensures your vehicle’s structural integrity is maintained throughout the year. By focusing on roof and wall inspections, you’re not just preventing winter damage but also fortifying your RV for every season. Investing time and effort in winter maintenance pays off when you embark on your next RV adventure, guaranteeing a smooth and trouble-free travel experience.

6.      Prevention of Interior

Investing time and effort in winter maintenance pays off by safeguarding against temperature extremes. Winterization helps preserve the interior components of your RV, including furniture, appliances, and electronics.

Additionally, proper ventilation and moisture control during winterization reduces the risk of mold and mildew growth inside the RV.

7.      Cultivating a Joyful RV Experience

Picture this: you, snug inside your RV, surrounded by the winter wonderland outside. Winter RV maintenance, especially when it comes to roof and wall inspections, ensure that your experience is not just about surviving winter but revelling in it.

CONCLUSION: UNCOVER THE FULL POTENTIAL OF YOUR RV

In conclusion, RV winterization and dewinterization benefits are about unlocking the full potential of your RV. We can confidently say that these benefits go beyond the surface, ensuring your RV becomes a cherished companion for years to come.

Winterizing sets the stage for a smoother dewinterizing process, ensuring your RV is ready for use without complications when spring arrives. Knowing that your RV is properly winterized provides peace of mind during the colder months, allowing you to focus on other aspects of life without worrying about potential damage.

Winterize and dewinterize your RV not only to preserve it but also to improve your overall RV experience. Embrace the benefits, love the adventures, and let your RV become a testament to the joy that proper care can bring.

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Trip is Almost Complete

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Thank you for renting with us.  As your trip nears an end, we wanted to put together a list of things to keep in mind and help ensure you get your security deposit back!

You are dropping off the motorhome or trailer.

  • Please clean the unit.  We ask that you sweep the floors, wipe off the counters, take out the trash, and if needed clean the toilet.  Please clean up after yourself.
  • Please dump the black and grey tanks.  You don’t need to dump or fill the fresh water.
  • Motorhomes, please have it filled with gas.  We are asking for a receipt from the Marathon in Uniontown (Exit 41 off of 65) or the TA in Seymour.

We are pickup on the RV

  • Please clean the unit.  We ask that you sweep the floors, wipe off the counters, take out the trash, and if needed clean the toilet.  Please clean up after yourself.
  • We will dump the black and grey tanks, unless we discussed otherwise, as this is included in the delivery fee.

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RVing and the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is considered “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports,” and if witnessing it live is on your bucket list, you might consider making your trip to Churchill Downs an RV adventure. Normally held on the first Saturday in May, the Derby has been moved to September 5 this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so you still have time to plan your trip for 2020.

Kentucky Derby
Courtesy: Kentuckytourism.com

Reserve Your Site at the Kentucky Derby

After you get your tickets to the event, you’ll want to reserve a spot close to the action. Your closest option is Derby Park Campground & RV Park, just a few blocks away from Churchill Downs. In addition to partial hookups, the park offers a homestyle breakfast to its guests on Derby weekend. Also within walking distance, the Kentucky Expo Center opens up its parking lot during Derby weekend and offers electric hookups and basic amenities. 

A few miles away, the Louisville North Campground has full hookups, tent sites and camping cabins plus onsite amenities like a game room and playground for the kids. A little further north, Add-More Campground in Clarksville has 35 acres of shade trees plus a fishing pond as well as full hookups. On the south side of town, the Louisville South KOA Campground features all the familiar amenities of this national chain as well trails leading to a historic Native American cave dwelling.

If you prefer the surroundings of a park, Charlestown State Park is about half an hour away on the Indiana side of the river. It features full and electric-only hookups plus opportunities for hiking, fishing, picnicking and more. 

There are several other RV parks available a bit further afield, but plan accordingly and leave plenty of time to get to Churchill Downs. Onsite parking needs to be reserved in advance, and taxis and rideshares will be very busy.

Reserve Your RV

We currently have sixteen units in our fleet at Williamson RV Rental LLC, ranging from a four-person, 21-foot travel trailer to a seven-person, 40-foot Class A RV, so there’s something available that will work well for your group. Keep in mind your plans for getting around town as you make your reservation. You can tow a travel trailer to a campground and then unhitch it so you can drive untethered to the track, or you could tow your car behind one of our drivable units. In any case, RVs go fast for Derby weekend, so you’ll want to make your reservation early. Contact us to discuss your needs and we’ll set you up with a great unit perfect for your getaway. 

After you’ve got your accommodations plans squared away, go find your big hat! The Kentucky Derby is truly an unforgettable experience, and we look forward to helping you make a weekend full of memories with your loved ones.

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How To: Pick the Perfect Camp Site

Looking ahead to your next vacation? It’s never too early to start making plans, even if they need to be a bit flexible for the time being. If you’re thinking of an RV getaway and want to stay at a campground, it’s worth doing a bit of research beforehand to make sure you pick the perfect camp site and get the ideal spot.

Choose Your Campground

Campgrounds run the gamut, from backcountry locations with only primitive, walk-in tent sites to fully connected RV sites offering cable hookups, so you’ll want to make sure you choose with your camping intentions in mind. Some campgrounds are secondary to the destination while others are a real destination unto themselves. Think about whether you want to stay at the campground throughout your vacation or just use it as a place to rest your head after a day’s adventures out and about. 

A campground with more amenities and attractions on site may be more appealing for those looking to stay in place. Some campgrounds feature playgrounds, swimming beaches, arcades, snack bars, dog parks and more, while others offer more basic accommodations and leave the focus on the surrounding nature. Theme parks and other major attractions often have onsite campgrounds as well, so you’ll really find a wide range of possibilities.

You may also want to check on details like wifi availability, enforced quiet hours, fireworks policies, pet friendliness and other things that may make or break your camping experience. Online resources like Recreation.gov for federal public lands, state park websites for state-owned campgrounds, and KOA.com and the like for private campground networks allow you to search by location and amenities so you can find the best place for your group. State and local tourism websites also provide great information to help you narrow down your options and plan your trip.

Size It Right

Camp sites are not all created equal, and since campers and RVs aren’t either, you’ll need to pick a site that can accommodate your vehicle(s). A teardrop trailer or popup camper requires significantly less space than a grand Class A RV. Most campground websites include information on what lengths of vehicles each site can fit, but you may need to call the campground host to ensure you choose correctly. Slideouts might also be a factor. Depending on the size of your group and how much time you expect to spend outside your camper, you may also want to pick a site with plenty of picnic tables and room to stretch out. Satellite View on Google Maps can help with this.

Hookups Available

Often, you don’t need to connect to utilities, especially if you’re just pulling over for the night mid road trip or boondocking at an off-the-grid location. Your battery can handle a few lights for a night, and you can go for a bit without emptying your waste tank. But if you’re staying for a few days at a campground, you may want the creature comforts available in your RV.

RVs usually run on 30- or 50-amp systems, and you’ll need to know which your RV requires to choose a site that can accommodate it. Water connections are more straightforward, but you’ll want to figure out in advance how you’ll be able to evacuate water and waste. A “full hookup” means the site offers electric, water and sewer connections, whereas a “partial hookup” indicates electric and water connections only. In that case, you’ll need to discharge your wastewater at the campground’s communal dump station at the end of your stay.

Proximity and Accessibility

Do you want a central spot close to your campground’s shared facilities or would you rather be tucked away in a quieter back corner? Older campers, families with young kids, and campers with limited mobility who will be using the campground’s bath house may want a spot nearby to shorten the walk, but that does mean you’ll have others frequently walking past. Groups with kids may want to consider a spot near the playground.

Another factor to consider is the surface and levelness of your camp site. Paved sites are usually pretty level, and they accommodate wheelchairs and strollers well. Other sites have gravel or grass surfaces, and you may need to level your camper before you get too comfortable. All Williamson RV Rentals LLC, rental units come with leveling blocks, and some of our drivable RVs feature automatic leveling systems.

Finally, take a look at your campground’s map or Satellite View on Google Maps to see whether you’re looking at a pull-through or back-in site. Back-in sites, especially those on the edges of a campground, often feature more privacy from other sites. On the other hand, pull-through sites are a lot easier to manage for drivers unused to backing up a trailer or a large RV.

In a nutshell, think ahead about how you envision your camping experience, and learn as much as you can about the campground you’re considering and the differences in the sites available there to make sure you know what to expect. Enjoy your trip!

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RVing and the COVID-19 Virus Pandemic

COVID-19 Virus

Update April 6: There has been another change to the policy. Today, Governor Eric Holcomb has stated that all Indiana state park campgrounds are closed during this COVID-19 outbreak. We are still open to rent RVs to those are needing a place to temporarily live during this time or needing a “quarantine” unit (these are not medically approved units but can be used as a way to limit public contact). This could pertain to (but not limited to) medical professional – doctors or nurses looking to stay on site or stay close but separate from family, possible those working at power plants or electrical companies, basically essential personnel that need a “safe” place to stay. If you are interested in renting, please reach out to us to discuss the details. Please stay safe!

UPDATE April 2: As this situation develops, restrictions and advisories change day by day, so please stay attuned to current guidelines provided by your local officials. On March 23, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb issued a stay-at-home order currently effective through April 6. However, as outdoor activity is still permitted, Indiana’s State Parks and campgrounds within the state parks remain open. Indeed, health officials recommend fresh air, physical activity and time in nature during this period to maintain both physical and mental health, as long as everyone adheres to social distancing advisories.

Given these parameters, families can still go camping by RV. Additionally, many healthcare and essential service providers require accommodations in isolation to keep their households safe. As RVs are a form of housing and therefore essential, we are currently keeping our business open per state guidelines to provide for these patrons.

At this point, campers with advance reservations are still welcome to camp at state campgrounds, but campers without reservations will not be permitted. Campers during this time will also need to keep some extra health guidelines in mind. In addition to what we noted in the original blog post above, please also avoid situations that would cause you to touch surfaces others have touched (like playgrounds), and wear gloves or sanitize your hands before and after touching items like gas pumps. If possible, stay out of shared spaces like gas stations and public restrooms, and don’t take extra trips to grocery stores to gather supplies for your adventure. Plan ahead and get everything you need in as few trips as possible to limit your exposure, and keep your ventures into public spaces as short as you can.

Additionally, please be mindful of limited medical facilities in the rural areas where we tend to camp, and take precautions to avoid requiring their services and contributing to the spread. Even a few cases of COVID-19 could quickly overwhelm these providers’ abilities to provide sufficient care.

If you are a healthcare provider or other essential employee who needs to isolate from the rest of your household, or if you’ve recently traveled or come into contact with someone positive for COVID-19 and need to quarantine, we may be able to help. An RV offers a well-equipped living space that you can park right in your driveway, close enough to see your loved ones but separated enough to keep them safe, or right at your job site. Get in touch and we’ll discuss options that may work for you.

Finally, planning an RV adventure you can take after the pandemic passes may help you get through these difficult times. On this blog and our Facebook page, we’ll share ideas for intriguing destinations you can visit as well as great RVs that can get you there and give you all the comforts of home. Give us a call and we’ll help you set up a future getaway.

What weird and uneasy times we’re living in. We’ve never dealt with a pervasive, invisible attacker quite like the COVID-19 virus or the changes that go along with it, and it’s pretty unnerving. The government and leading public health officials are all encouraging those of us who can to socially distance ourselves from others to slow the spread, and most of us are doing our best to keep the virus at bay. And so we wait. And we wait… And while most of us have not contracted the COVID-19 virus at this point, a lot of us are starting to feel the effects of cabin fever.

Fortunately, we can still go out and enjoy nature, although we’ll need to give each other a little more personal space on the trail for the time being. This virus isn’t oozing through valleys or lurking in the soil, so with proper precautions, it’s still OK to go out and get some fresh air. A lot of public parks are still open, and many campgrounds are as well. Although going for a fun road trip isn’t advisable during this pandemic, you could potentially take an RV to a campground with plenty of space between sites and use it as your basecamp for some thoughtfully planned outdoor adventures.

COVID-19 Virus Travel Recommendations

If you do venture out, the same health guidelines still apply. Wash your hands after touching shared surfaces, and avoid touching your face. If you need to cough, do so into your elbow and not your hand. Stay at least six feet away from others outside of your household members, and regularly disinfect frequently touched surfaces. If you stay at a campground or make a pit stop en route, clean your hands before and after touching anything, and use your camper’s bathroom whenever possible versus a public restroom. And of course, if you feel sick, stay home and call your doctor.

Our Gift to You

We at Williamson Auto & RV, LLC, recognize the unusual circumstances going on with everyone right now, and we want to do our part to alleviate some of the stress. We’re offering a 10% discount on all rentals that go out for the remainder of the month, and if you want to stay put for now but need something to look forward to when this passes, give us a call and we’ll help you set up a future getaway. Rest assured that we give every one of our RVs a thorough cleaning with disinfectant on commonly touched surfaces after every rental, and we do so with your family’s health and well-being in mind.

We hope you and your loved ones stay safe and sound while we weather this storm as a unified world. All the best from Williamson RV Rental.

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What is RV rental, and how does it work?

Picture of RV Camper

There’s nothing like traveling by recreational vehicle (RV). With the open road and endless opportunity for adventure ahead, you and your loved ones can create lasting memories with every mile while keeping all the comforts of home close at hand. However, RV ownership can be costly as well as time-consuming, leading many people to believe this kind of travel is out of their reach. Fortunately, RV rental creates an affordable way to vacation by RV without any of the costs or hassles of ownership.

Who is Williamson RV Rental LLC?

Here in southern Indiana, Williamson RV Rental LLC, offers a wide range of RVs, campers and travel trailers for you to choose from for your next getaway. We own a few of these units ourselves and also serve as property managers for independent RV owners looking to generate some return on their investment, and together, we have a varied fleet of Class A, Class C, fifth wheel and travel trailers ready for you to take on your next vacation. Think of us like Airbnb for RVs!

What Are the Benefits?

If you’re planning on a long road trip, a drivable Class A or Class C offers all-in-one convenience. Folks looking to set up shop at a campground might prefer a travel trailer so they can detach the towing vehicle for day trips and leave the camper behind. Both options provide the benefits of a hotel on wheels that you can take wherever you go. Alternately, they can also create extra bedrooms for houseguests, so an RV can come in handy for family get-togethers even if you’re staying at home.

Whether you’re looking to enjoy a long weekend with a group of friends, bring the kids to a family-friendly campground, head out with your significant other on an extended summer trip to tour the country, or just keep some space between you and your in-laws on their annual visit, we have an RV that’s right for your needs. 

We’re centrally located between Indianapolis and Louisville in Scipio, Indiana, just an hour from these two major cities and an hour and a half from Cincinnati. Keep Williamson RV Rental LLC in mind for your next adventure!

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