Directions to De-winterize a Starcraft Hybrid Camper

Starcraft hybrid trailers are combination hard and soft shell travel campers. Like any RV or travel camper, the Starcraft hybrids require winterizing at the end of each season and before they go into winter storage. When the seasons change and the time comes to get the camper ready for warm weather fun, it needs to be de-winterized. Break the task into two separate parts: the interior and the exterior. Plan on taking a full day to get the camper de-winterized and ready for full-on summer fun.

Things You'll Need

  • Garden hose and water connection
  • Soapy water and cleaning rags-sponges
  • Silica gel packs
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Instructions

  1. Exterior

    • 1

      Walk around the camper removing any covers and window plastic or sheeting.

    • 2

      Remove any external batteries used for lighting or stoves and give them a full charge. Attach all propane tanks to the camper while inspecting the hoses, connections and seals, looking for cracks or dry rot.

    • 3

      Check the air pressure in the tires. Add air if needed.

    • 4

      Open the vents and windows to air out the camper.

    Interior

    • 5

      Attach the garden hose to the intake tube for your fresh water tank. On the hybrid series, this is found on the outer right hand side of the camper. Fill the fresh water tank.

    • 6

      Connect the water hose to the connection on the outer right side and turn on all faucets and shower head. Let water run into the toilet and flush at least twice to drain out the anti-freeze from the tank and bowl. Let all faucets run for at least ten minutes to drain all anti-freeze and get detritus out of the hoses.

    • 7

      Dust and clean the surfaces of the camper.

    • 8

      Check around windows and doors, inspecting for cracks or dry rot in the seals. Lubricate the tow hitch.

    • 9

      Drive the camper to a dump station like those found at campgrounds and drain the grey water tank of the faucet anti-freeze water.