Spring has Sprung!

Finally a nice weekend that we weren't planning to run around all over.  The weather was going to be great Saturday to Monday, so we decided that after swim lessons for the kids at the YMCA on Saturday morning that I would open the camper and check it out after the long harsh cold winter we had.  Of course, that means getting out the spring checklist and starting to go over it.

All uncovered and plastic covers on ports removed

Bella beginning a fun project this year,... wait and see!!

Lift system lubricated and checked over, and now the top is UP!

Repainted the ring of the propane tank holder.  Have to paint the base yet.

No signs of leak or damage to the roof around the edges, seal needs a scrubbing.

Still looks great!  Canvas was nice and clean

Hey,.. who wants to go camping?

 After I opened the camper and checked out the inside, I was very pleasantly surprized to find that the camper handled the weather very well this year and there is no signs of water leaks or frozen lines.  The caulk on the roof still looks great and not dry or cracked.  Only thing I will have to do besides the traditional vacuum and clean of the inside is to take an old toothbrush and wash the vinyl seal around the edge.

So, after two days of airing out, we closed it up tonight before the rain comes tomorrow.  I left the main cover off so it will get a light rinse, and then we hope to open again later and give a cleaning on the inside and stock it back up with items for this years camping.