I am cozy in my camper bed, with a fully charged computer (thanks to solar power) and Internet service. So, rather than go to sleep I will share my routine camper maintenance, which I performed before this trip out to Glendo State Park. First, I sprayed moving parts with silicone lubricant, per camper instructions. I made sure to spray inside the telescoping arm posts and the bed sliders.

Love my new silicone spray

Second, I washed the camper “box”, which is what the camper folds into.  I washed with mild soap and was planning to use a wax/protectant but the day was warm and sunny, so I will use it next time when I have some shade.

Washing the camper “box”

Next, I cleaned the vinyl tent. I left the sides loose so I could reach everything. The cleaner/protectant is wonderful–the vinyl shines like new when done.

First I spray the vinyl cleaner on clean rag, then wipe down tent sections

Other side, didn’t take long!

Finally, I sanitized the fresh water tank. The instructions say to use bleach, but YUCK. I don’t want that in my drinking water. Instead I used half a bottle of lemon juice. First, I mixed the juice with water in a coffee can. Then I poured it into the water tank using a funnel. Finally, I filled the tank with more water from the hose. After a few hours I drained the water tank from underneath.

Lemon juice and water: healthier than bleach

Long funnel pushed way down into fresh water inlet

The next photo shows all my supplies tucked away in cabinet near camper door. In those clear plastic storage boxes I have batteries, bungees, work gloves, and other small stuff.

  I got all my maintenance supplies at Amazon, of course!