Sumner RV Center

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Hart. Headed to Houston Texas Ready for Real🏜️ Hot Or Real ❄ Cold. Safe Travels

Help us welcome Gary to the Sumner RV Center family. He came from California to buy. Thank you Gary. Safe travels.

Don't wait until you're at the campsite to find out your RV refrigerator isn't cooling! 🧊🔥

After months of sitting idle through a cold Washington winter, your RV’s appliances need a thorough inspection before your first spring trip. Dust, moisture, and even small pests can disrupt connections, block burner tubes, and cause sudden failures right when you need them most.

Here is a quick checklist to verify your RV fridge, water heater, and furnace are safe and operational:

The RV Refrigerator: If you have an absorption fridge (gas/electric), test it on both shore power and propane. It can take up to 24 hours to reach proper cooling temperatures, so turn it on at home a day before your trip. Check the outside access panel for spider webs or debris blocking the burner assembly.

The Water Heater: Ensure your water heater bypass valves are turned back to the normal operating position before turning it on—running a water heater element without water in the tank will instantly burn it out. Check the exterior pressure relief valve and anode rod for corrosion.

The Furnace & Propane System: Fire up your furnace to ensure the blower fan engages and hot air flows through all vents. If you smell a strong rotten-egg odor, turn off your LP tanks immediately and check for leaks using a soapy water solution on the valve connections.

Pro-Tip: If your appliances are sparking but failing to ignite on propane, you may have air in the gas lines. Light a burner on your LP stove first to bleed the air out of the system and pull the propane through.

If your fridge isn’t getting cold, your water heater is acting up, or you want a certified technician to run a professional LP leak test and appliance diagnostic, we’ve got you covered.

📍 Sumner RV — Serving the local Puyallup, Auburn, and Tacoma camping communities since 1967. Visit sumnerrv.com or call 253-863-5644 to secure your spring service spot before the summer rush!

Help us welcome the Resutek family to the Sumner RV Center family.

How often should you actually check and replace your RV batteries? 🔋

To prevent unexpected electrical failures at the campsite, routine battery upkeep should be a standard part of your seasonal maintenance. Because batteries naturally self-discharge over time—especially during cold winter storage—neglecting them can permanently shorten their lifespan.

Here is a quick, practical timeline for checking and replacing your house batteries:

Every 30 Days: Check your battery status. If you use traditional flooded lead-acid batteries, check the distilled water levels monthly to prevent permanent plate damage.

Twice a Year (Spring & Fall): Inspect terminals for white or green corrosion. Clean connections with a wire brush and ensure all cable connections are tight.

Before Every Trip: Check your open-circuit voltage with a digital multimeter. A fully charged 12V lead-acid battery should read 12.6V to 12.7V. If it reads 12.2V, it is already down to 50% capacity.

When to Replace: Traditional Lead-Acid and AGM batteries typically last 3 to 5 years depending on use. High-performance Lithium (LiFePO4) upgrades can last 10+ years and handle deep discharges safely.

Warning Signs It’s Time for a New Battery: Your interior lights dim rapidly when the water pump runs, your power jacks struggle, the battery casing looks bloated, or the battery fails to hold a charge above 12.4V after being on a charger.

Need a professional load test or a diagnostic on your RV's charging system before heading out this spring? Our certified 7-bay service center off Highway 167 is fully equipped to test your system, replace weak cells, or help you upgrade to a low-maintenance lithium setup.

📍 Sumner RV — Serving the Puyallup, Auburn, and Tacoma camping communities since 1967. Visit sumnerrv.com or call 253-863-5644 to connect with our service team.

Help us welcome the Wilder's to the Sumner RV Center family.

The best part of the RV life? Changing plans whenever the wind blows (literally)! 🌪️➡️🌅

When the weather turned toward Louisiana, this crew headed south to Oklahoma and found a slice of paradise at Bear Creek Cove on Kaw Lake. Having a quiet campground all to yourself for a sunset like that is exactly why we hit the road.

Is your rig ready for a change in plans? Whether you're chasing the sun or avoiding the storms, we’re here to help you stay mobile and comfortable.

📍 Visit Sumner RV Center and find your getaway vehicle!

Welcome the Blanchards & Wagner to the Sumner RV & ORV Family!
Headed back to Oregon and ready for adventures in all seasons!

Welcome the Evans Family with their new ORV 26KVS-T to the Sumner RV family!