Prepping your RV, BBQ, Boat for Summer
The BBQ
No one likes grilled mouse… at least no one we know. Nevertheless, spiders, insects and mice love nesting in covered areas, and they can cause plenty of problems with your grill, like uneven/inadequate heat, a yellow flame accompanied by the smell of gas, and popping noises from the burners. If you notice any of these, turn the grill off immediately and check for spiders and other pests.
Clogged tubes can cause a fire beneath the grill. After a period of non-use, make sure to inspect all burner tubes and valves before grilling again. It’s a good idea to clean these tubes once a month when spiders are more active in your area.
Here’s how: Unscrew all the hoses, and swipe the openings with a pipe cleaner. Clean away any web or nesting material. Compressed air is great for this.
You probably need no reminder, but make sure to clean up any rodent droppings before your next cookout. If you do happen to find these in your grill, be sure to spray and wipe it thoroughly with disinfectant before even thinking about cooking food in it.
Keeping pests out is always easier than cleaning them away. Get grill covers for your Grill to reduce its critter accessibility.
Other fun stuff to do:
Check Your Hose for Gas Leaks Using Soapy Water
Give Your Gas Grill a Proper Cleaning
Check for Spiders, Rodents & Insects
Measure the Fuel Level in Your Liquid Propane Tank (always have a full-back-up available, use your instinctive Kanban)
Try a Test Run for Safety
Prep your grates by warming up the Grill and wipe the grates with oil, turn on high and let simmer for around 15 minutes
You also may need some Grilling Toys: