A camping vacation is all you need to save you and your partner from the glitches of your routine life. A camping is everything, from adventurous to a voyage promising to fill you with a zeal that will ready you for the real life you will facing when you get back from it. Whether you want to book online flights and travel with your family or a group of friends whom you can spend some quality time with, or you want to go alone and have the best time of your life falling in love with God’s creation with your RV parked in a rainforest, the best vacay is when you have something other than the blue walls of your house of a view.
In this article, we will break down everything about preparing your RV for camping in winter. Since for winter, you need to be more careful and to keep in mind that looking after the RV is so much more than the water system and stocking it with warm clothes and winter food. Listed down below are some important steps that will help you prepare your camper for the winter. Wash your RV Start with giving a bath to your RV, which will clean out any fungus, mold, or rust that started forming since the last time you used it in spring. Don’t forget any part as you don’t want to spend half of the time fixing it than enjoying the vacay. Wash everything, from blinds, windows, doors, wheel savers, tires from both the street and undercarriage side. Also, don’t cover it with canvas or head to the next step before allowing your RV to completely dry itself. Why is drying so important? It is very important that you never lay down the canvas without allowing the exterior to get dry first. The canvas should be breathable enough to avoid condensing the moisture. Moisture is an enemy to your RV as it rust out and destroy your RV and you know what they say about rust, its cancer to a ship. Other than rust, moisture also becomes the birthing place for mold, which can be deadly if you inhale it. To avoid that, you can stock up on Dri-A0Air, run a dehumidifier, or simply fill it with sufficient silica gel. Prepare the exterior First of all, if you park it outside don’t forget to cover it. This is almost as important as removing makeup before going to sleep. Next, take out your RV and prepare the exterior. Check the tires, bearings, and every moving part From tires, bearing, to every other moving part of your RV should be thoroughly checked for cracks and tears that could let the water in, rust, corrosion, loose connections. Make sure you have lubricated everything that needs lubrication such as hinges. Mouse-Proofing When you are done with the exterior, get inside and start mouse-proofing your RV. You don’t need me to tell you how dangerous rats or mice are. They are known to be the culprit behind the plague. Check your RV for any cracks, holes or openings that will let a mouse in. The hole should be as little as your finger, which is how the mouse could get in. Yes, they can fit their entire body through a finger-sized hole. Other than mice, you should also keep the holes closed for other animals, insects and reptiles, such as snakes, squirrels, wasps, mud daubers, spiders, and bees. Their excrement, which they leave everywhere, can be deadly to you. Therefore, fill these holes properly with brass or aluminum wool, which is easier as well as cheaper than cleaning up after them. You can also use insect traps to avoid them from jumping to your RV from over a tree or crawling up when you park it in a forest. Close your vents tightly and look out for nests, hives, or other signs of their manifestation. Take care of the propane tanks It better if you have removed your propane tanks and stored them in well-ventilated areas. That way, insects will not find a safe haven and the tanks won’t get destroyed or rusted. Before preparing your camper for a trip in winter, fix it back to its place. Take care of food leftovers Make you haven’t left any food crumbs in your cupboards and refrigerator as they can invite insects in. Clean your fridge and cupboard from any bread or cracker crumbs and leave only tightly packed canned food. Leave the insides smelling fresh and clean so it discourages any insect nesting. Check for things with an expiration date There are many other things with expiration dates other than food, such as toothpaste, medicines, deodorant, lotions, shampoos, etc. You store and leave them in the small bathroom cupboard which will expire in due time and appeal to rodents and insects. Other than toiletries with an expiration date, tissue, and paper towels are also something insects might find warm and comfortable enough to lay eggs in. Make sure you take them home with you. Make sure you have checked the tables, chairs, cushions, carpets, and gaps, and wash and bleach them if necessary to kill any bacteria, fungus, and viruses. Check for any valuables Extreme low temperatures have a way of asking electronic items to freeze succumb, such as TV screens, switchboards, heaters. Therefore, before setting your RV on the road, make sure they are ready to last all winter. If you spot a problem in the heater, repair it. You never know when the weather becomes too harsh and you freeze out there. Make sure you have a warm blanket and warm clothes in the cupboard or under the sofa. Set your RV and hit the road So, your RV is ready for an epic road trip in the winter. Once it’s all prepared and you have stored in all the things such as food, clothes, ration, and things like tissue, paper towels, toothpaste, medicines, deodorant, lotions, shampoos, and you have checked the electrical system, you can now finally hit the road for an epic adventure.
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Sydney, spectacularly nestled around its splendid harbor and beaches, is the capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's oldest and largest cities. Known for its harbor front Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge, Sydney is home to iconic beaches, amazing heritage sites, and wine regions and is, thus, the most visited city of Australia.
Every city has a unique aura that surrounds it. Being the oldest city of Australia, Sydney houses the country’s fabled history, with narrow cobbled streets and historic buildings of the Rocks, museums, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbor, Royal Botanic Garden, Government House to name a few. History of Australia In January 1788, the first fleet of British ships arrived at Botany Bay to establish the first colony on the Australian mainland. At that time, there were up to a million Aboriginal people in about 500 different clans and spoke about 700 languages. Each clan was studied to have a spiritual connection with their land but traveled widely to trade. There are many opportunities to explore Australia’s Indigenous culture and thousands of people travel every year to the harbor city of Australia through Dream World Travel Discounted Flights to see the amazing historical sites and to learn about the Gadigal aboriginal people, who have the oldest continuous culture on Earth. We have listed down some of the top historical sites and heritage locations that you need to visit on your next trip to Australia. Susannah Place Museum The living museum offers an insight into what the budding city was like in the early days of British colonization. Susannah Place, a set of three cottages and terraces, was built in the 1840s by Irish immigrants. Cadmans Cottage The history museum of Cadmans Cottage was built in 1816 out of sandstone to house British coxswains. It is, without doubt, Sydney’s oldest surviving residential building which has been protected as a heritage site since 1972. Saint Mary’s Cathedral Modeled after Notre Dame, the Gothic Revival cathedral has a gorgeous terrazzo-tiled floor in the crypt and stained glass windows that depict the budding days of Catholicism and is a sight to see. Kirribilli Point Located on the east of the Sydney Harbor Bridge, Kirribilli Point is home to Australia's governor-general and Prime Minister. Kirribilli House, also Gothic Revival style, was built in 1846 and where the PM rests whereas the Admirality House was built in 1846 where the Governor General rests. Sydney Opera House Sydney Opera House is the star attraction on the glittering harbor and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The magnificent building is shaped like shells or billowing sails and is surrounded by water. You can take a picture of the breathtakingly beautiful structure while gliding by on a harbor cruise or take a tour of the building which will cover the theaters, studios, exhibition rooms, a concert hall, and cinema. Government House The Government House was home to the Governor of New South Wales His Excellency General the Honorable David Hurley and Mrs. Linda Hurley till 1996, after which it became a part of the historic houses trust. The building is a perfect example of Gothic Revival architecture in Sydney with the collection of 19th and 20th-century furniture and grants splendid views over the Harbor and Botanic Gardens, which also includes the garden of the Government House. Cockatoo Island Cockatoo Island is the largest island in the harbor and lies on the other side of the Sydney Harbor Bridge. The history behind the island is how it was used as a convict penal establishment between 1839 and 1869. In 1991, it became one of Australia’s biggest shipyards. Elizabeth Bay House Elizabeth Bay House is a mid-19th-century style Greek revival villa which is best known for its domed circular staircase. It was considered the finest building in New South Wales and was an accurate portrayal of upper-class society in Colonial Australia. The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel The hotel is Sydney’s oldest licensed hotel that continues to serve since 1841. It was converted from a home into a three-story sandstone hostel by a plasterer named William Wells. Hyde Park Barracks Located in the middle of the inner city, Hyde Park Barracks first served as a spartan accommodation for convicts, then as an immigration depot for female settlers, and then, finally as courtrooms and government offices. Today, Hyde Park Barracks is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, boosting its cultural history. Ebenezer Church Ebenezer Church is the oldest surviving church in Australia, which was established by the local Protestant community in 1809. In the convict colony, it also served as a pioneer of education. Today, you can take a tour of its cemetery and churchyard that’s attached to the church. Elizabeth Farm Elizabeth Farm was home to Elizabeth and John Macarthur, pioneers of the Australian wool industry. Today, the Australian colonial homestead is accessible to visitors to have a glimpse of the life of the early colony. |
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