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Days are getting shorter and temperatures are dropping. For RVers, this means it's time to think about putting their trailers away until next season. 

We already shared a checklist for winterizing an RV that includes the more technical aspects of storing your RV for the winter. In this month’s blog, we will expand on that checklist by listing some helpful tips and tricks that will help you store your RV more efficiently. 

Tire Care

Tires are one of the most important parts of the RV and you must pay extra attention to them, especially when the RV is in storage. To keep your tires intact, you’ll want to ensure that the weight of the RV is evenly distributed so that the tires do not deflate or get damaged. One way to even out weight distribution is to utilize leveling blocks to level out your trailer.

Additionally, to ensure that you are protecting the tires from the elements, you should:

• Use tire covers to protect them from UV rays or rain/snow
• Keep your RV rested on leaving blocks so that the tires are protected from anything on the ground (like water or animals) that could damage them. 

Clean Before Storing 

Cleaning your RV before storing it may sound like a given, but it is one of the most important tips on this list. The last thing you want to do is not clean your RV before putting it away, this is for two main reasons:

One– Not deep-cleaning your RV before storing it means you may miss some food that may be hiding in the nooks and crannies of your RV. If forgotten about for a long period of time, this could lead the RV to develop a bad smell, grow mold or be infested with insects. Make sure to clean all the hard-to-reach places, like behind the couch or at the bottom of drawers. 

Two– Why would you want to leave your future self to have to deal with a dirty RV? When it’s finally time to take out the trailer next season, how nice would it be to find it already clean and ready to go? Now, imagine how annoying it would be if you had to spend days cleaning it before you could set off on the road. So, do your future self a favor and deep-clean your RV before storing it away.

Maintenance 

Once you have done all that work to winterize your RV, you may be tempted to basically forget about it until you take it out in the spring. However, it’s important to still check up on it even while it's in storage. This could include looking for any signs of damage or readjusting the storage cover to ensure that the RV isn’t exposed to the elements. Remember to keep an eye out for mold, which can develop easily in an enclosed space that is not being used. When doing your maintenance checks, leave a window or the door open and let some air in to keep the RV fresh and prevent condensation. 

Other tips 

• Keep all cabinets, drawers, and closets open to prevent moisture
• Especially if your RV is old, you'll want to lubricate the hinges and locks and any other moving parts of your RV before storing it so that they don’t get stiffer while not in use
• Take off any bedding or couch coverings before storage so that they don’t get dusty 
• Start the engine every few weeks
• You may want to cover the windows and vents with insulation to keep the cold out of the RV

We hope these tips will be helpful… If you have any other tips and tricks that we missed, leave them in the comments below!

Fall is now in full swing, which means that so are our cravings for comfort foods that will make us feel all cozy inside! Of course, there are many great cozy dinner recipes out there, but they can sometimes be too difficult to make in an RV, where space, supplies and ingredients are limited. Considering this, we’ve decided to compile a list of cozy dinner ideas that are simple enough to be able to make on the road! 

P.S. The recipe titles are all hyper-linked, so you can click on them to see all the details. 

Soups 

1. Bacon-Potato Corn Chowder

This chowder is hearty and warm, making it an amazing meal for fall. It is also simple to make, as it has only 5 ingredients! All you need to make this delicious soup is bacon strips, chopped onion, potatoes, cream-style corn, and evaporated milk.

2. Vegetable Soup

This vegetable soup is the perfect meal as it is filling, healthy, easy to make and of course– delicious! The ingredient list is pretty simple: anything you want! You can use any vegetables you have on hand, and pasta & protein of your choice. The recipe linked above shares the ingredients to the “Secret Spice Blend” that will make this vegetable soup finger-licking good! 

3. Black Bean Soup

You’ll be able to whip up this 3-ingredient black bean soup in just 20 minutes! All you will need are canned black beans, chicken broth, and tomatoes. 

Crock Pot Recipes 

1. Sweet and Sour Chicken

This 4-ingredient sweet and sour chicken is not only easy, it is also delicious!  All you need to make this yummy meal is chicken, sauces (orange marmalade & sweet chili), and pineapple (canned and crushed). Serve this over some fluffy white rice to make a filling meal. 

2. Easy 3-Ingredient Chili

This chili recipe is quick and easy, which is ideal for when you’re on the road. Grab your crockpot and throw in some ground beef, chili beans, and a can of Rotel or Hunt's Seasoned Diced Tomatoes in Sauce for Chili. Leave it cooking on low for 3-4 hours, and you’ve got a meal! 

3. Creamy Italian Chicken

This creamy crockpot italian chicken is to die for! To make it, you’ll need some cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, Italian dressing mix, and of course, chicken breasts. 

Casseroles

1. Creamy Ham and Potato Casserole

You can never go wrong with potatoes and ham, which is why this casserole is a guaranteed hit! To make it, grab a pack of frozen potatoes with onions and peppers, cubed ham, shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend, condensed cream of chicken soup, and some sour cream. 

2. Chicken-Alfredo Baked Penne

No better meal to have on a cold fall night than a warm, hearty creamy chicken casserole. You’ll need penne pasta, chicken tenders (not breaded), Alfredo pasta sauce, and some shredded mozzarella cheese. Put it all together in the oven, and you’ve got a delicious meal on the way! 

3. Overnight Country Sausage and Hash Brown Casserole

If you have a busy day coming up and want something ready for the next day that you can literally just put in the oven and enjoy, this Overnight Country Sausage and Hash Brown Casserole is the recipe for you! You will need some bulk hot pork sausage, eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, O’Brien hash browns, shredded sharp Cheddar cheese. Mix everything together and let it rest for at least 8 hours. When you're ready to eat, simply stick it in the oven for 45-55 minutes. 

We hope that this list of delicious recipes gave you some great RV dinner inspo! They are all perfect for the fall/winter season and they are quite basic in terms of ingredients and supplies, making them perfect to make in your RV. If you decide to try any of these recipes out, please show us by tagging us @lynxlevelers!

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Winter is coming or, in many cases, has already made itself at home. For the RV community, it also means parking our rigs until spring.

Whether you’re parking your RV inside some sort of storage facility, or you intend to leave it parked on your driveway all winter, there are a few things you should check off your winterization “To Do” list before you let your RV hibernate. Here is the 8-step checklist that will ensure your RV makes it through the cold winter months unscathed!

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As we wrap up 2017, we want to wish you and your family a Merry LYNXmas and a fantastic New Year!  We hope your Christmas is filled with friends and family, good, hearty food, and level RVs. Perhaps there’s even something orange waiting for you under the Christmas tree?   We here at Tri-Lynx are grateful for … Continue reading Merry LYNXmas From Our Family To Yours! →

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