Cleaning the camper, emptying the toilet and gray water tank
Cleaning the camper – there comes a time for this when the camper trip is over. You probably remember that the camper must return to the rental company in the condition in which it was rented – that is: cleaned inside and washed from the outside. Thoroughly cleaning the interior of a vehicle after a long trip with the whole family can seem problematic. In practice, however, it can go quickly and smoothly as long as you keep a few rules in mind. Which ones? Read this article!
Table of contents
- How do you keep your RV tidy while you’re away?
- Practical tips for keeping your RV clean
- Preparing the RV for return to the rental company
- Emptying the toilet in an RV
- Gray water in an RV – how to get rid of it?
- Possibility to purchase camper cleaning service
- Possibility to buy the service of washing the camper from the outside
How do you keep your RV tidy while you’re away?
How do you keep an RV tidy? The best – all the time. By maintaining order and cleanliness every day during the trip, you ensure that you have much less work to do before you pass the RV. And besides, staying in a clean interior is certainly much more pleasant.
Practical tips for keeping your RV clean:
Here is a collection of practical advice, on how to keep your RV neat and clean while traveling:
- doormat in front of the entrance – A large doormat with tabs placed in front of the entrance door to the camper will allow you to easily and quickly get rid of mud and dust, so you will not bring sand into the living area.
- packing things in Ikea-type bags – You have easy access to them, they fit in closets, storage rooms or in the garage. If you sort things properly you only need to take out the bag you need, there is no need to search through large suitcases or look among things packed in bulk.
- plastic containers – Very useful when traveling in a camper are plastic containers of various sizes, in which you can store cleaning products, food or children’s toys. This makes it easy to find the things you need, rather than having them lying around.
- upholstery protection – Washing soiled upholstery involves an additional cost. Therefore, if you anticipate that the upholstery in the camper may get seriously dirty (for example, your children like to eat with a lot of “flair”) then take care to cover the seats and sofas with, for example, an extra bedspread or blanket. This will save you money on washing upholstery.
- mattress protection – if your toddlers still fall asleep, make sure that the mattress on which the children sleep is properly secured. It is definitely easier (and cheaper and faster) to throw away the wet foundation than to wash the entire mattress.
- cleaning on a regular basis – if you take care to maintain order during the trip, cleaning the RV at the end will not be a problem.
Preparing the RV for return to the rental company
Before starting cleaning the motorhome It is worth unpacking all luggage and accessories, empty all closets and storage compartments. An empty camper will definitely be easier to bring to order.
If the RV has been well-maintained throughout the trip and there will be no serious dirt in it, then Before returning the vehicle to the rental company the traditional cleaning of the RV – Emptying the tanks (emptying the toilet in the camper, emptying the gray water tank), emptying the trash can, washing the countertops, kitchen, refrigerator, bathroom and vacuuming the interior of the vehicle. The area of an RV is not large, so these works usually go quickly and efficiently.
If the upholstery or mattresses have become dirty during the use of the RV, it is necessary to have them professionally washed, so as to remove traces of dirt.
Once the camper is clean inside you can take care of washing the vehicle from the outside. The most convenient way to do this is at a touchless car wash -. washing the camper from the outside usually does not take more than 30 minutes. Many such outlets have stations suitable for washing tall vehicles.
Emptying the toilet in an RV
People who are new to RV travel may be concerned about the issue of emptying the toilet in an RV – It is associated with an unpleasant odor. Fortunately, modern caravanning solutions make this procedure no problem, the containers are airtight, and special chemicals effectively neutralize the smell. Our campervans feature easy-to-use toilets with cassette tanks. The tank detaches from the toilet and its contents should be poured in a designated place:
- designated sites at campsites
- marked toilets at gas stations
- waste discharge points at RV service stations
- motorhome service centers
- highway travel sites
The toilet in an RV is easy to use, and regular emptying of the tank ensures the comfort of the trip.
Gray water in an RV – how to get rid of it?
Grey water tank for an RV collects water after washing dishes or showering. Gray water is, in practice, dirty water containing soaps mixed with dishwashing liquid. Such water should be dumped in designated areas at campgrounds, gas stations or RV service points. In practice, it is most often necessary to set the camper over a special grille, to which the The gray water tank is emptied.
Remember not to empty the tanks outside the permitted areas – unpleasant odors will be a nuisance to other people, besides, such conduct poses a risk to health (multiplication of microorganisms, possibility of contamination of drinking water) and to nature (chemical residues).
Possibility to purchase camper cleaning service
You don’t have the time or inclination to Cleaning the RV before returning it to the rental company? Nothing lost, you can buy from us RV cleaning service – then you don’t have to worry about anything.
The cost of cleaning the camper:
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cleaning up inside
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washing from outside
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emptying the toilet
Prices:
- when returning the camper to the rental company – PLN 850
- When you purchase the service at the time of booking or until you leave KOKO Kamper rental – discount -30%
850 zł, 595złprice, you save 255 zł
Possibility to buy the service of washing the camper from the outside
Washing the camper from the outside requires using a car wash and thoroughly washing the vehicle with a pressure washer. If you prefer to avoid a visit to the car wash, you can have your RV washed at our rental shop. If you prefer to clean the camper / trailer yourself inside, but prefer to avoid a visit to the car wash, you can have us just wash the outside of the vehicle.
The cost of washing the camper from the outside:
- when purchasing the service by reservation – 100 zł
- When purchasing the service at the time of the camper’s handover – PLN 200
When you rent an RV from KoKo Kamper Rental, you will receive all the relevant information about the operation of the RV from us. During the training, we will explain in detailhow to empty the RV’s toilet and gray water tank. Before renting an RV, we also encourage you to watch a video on how to operate an RV.
