Spring Cleaning Tasks for Your Campervan

Spring Cleaning Tasks for Your Campervan

Emily Lawrence

February 28, 2023

If you store your camper van during colder months, de-winterizing is necessary for spring cleaning.

1. De-winterize Your Van (If Applicable)

Drain any antifreeze from the water system and sanitize the plumbing system with water and bleach.

1. De-winterize Your Van (If Applicable)

2. Perform Necessary Vehicle Maintenance

Take care of regular maintenance tasks such as checking fluids, tires, and brakes before hitting the road.

Properly caring for your RV's roof is important to protect against sun damage, rain, dirt, and other elements.

3. Clean and Treat the Roof

To ensure the plumbing system remains clean and safe to use, flush and sanitize the pipes and holding tanks.

4. Flush and Sanitize the Water System

Use a blend of 1/4 cup bleach for every 15 gallons of fresh water and add an enzyme cleaner to break down and reduce odors, and properly empty and clean composting toilets if you use them.

Inspect insulation and weather strips, patch or replace problem areas, and address drafts

5. General Cleaning and Maintenance

Clean the inside and outside of all windows and windshields, and remove any accumulated dirt or bugs

5. General Cleaning and Maintenance

Test smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and propane leak detectors, and inspect the fire extinguisher

5. General Cleaning and Maintenance

Deep clean the interior, including floors, carpets, sinks, faucets, countertops, cabinets, and every nook and cranny that may be hiding dirt

5. General Cleaning and Maintenance

Get even more Spring Cleaning tips by reading the extended article on Vanlifers.