Spring is in the air and you probably can’t wait to get your RV out of storage and back on the road. But before the fun of road trips and campfires begin, it’s time to make sure your RV is in safe, working order, with no unpleasant surprises waiting to ruin your first trip of the season.

After following our instructions for de-winterizing your RV, we recommend you then give your entire RV a good, top to bottom, front to back, cleaning. Ridding your RV of dust and dirt will give you the best opportunity to do a thorough visual inspection, so open any slides, grab a ladder, and check the key areas we’ve outlined below.

Learn more about spring RV maintenance in a recording of our live WebCast, “Preparing your RV for Spring.” You’ll find helpful how-to advice as well as recommended products to get your RV ready for the upcoming season.

If this list seems daunting, leave it to the pros and check out your local RV Care dealer for their great spring maintenance packages.