1. Combine the ground beef, ground sirloin, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Gently mix the beef mixture to thoroughly combine with the seasoning. Divide the mixture into 4 even portions, about 8 ounces each. Pat each portion into a ball (but not too tightly), then press into one-inch thick patties.
2. On the stovetop: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan. Place the patties in the skillet and let cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crusty. Flip and cook the other side until the internal temperature of the burger reaches 135 ̊ (for medium doneness), about 3 minutes more. If you like cheese on your burgers, add it during the last minute of cooking, then cover to melt.
3. Alternatively cook on the grill: Preheat your grill over medium-high heat, 400 ̊ to 425 ̊. Oil the grill grates. Place the patties on the grill over direct heat. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, covered, or until the internal temperature reads 135 ̊ (for medium doneness). If you like cheese on your burgers, add it during the last minute of cooking, then cover to melt.
4. Serve immediately on toasted buns with whatever toppings you like!

If you removed anything in the fall because of freezing or attracting animals, you’ll need to replace all those now.

Opening the windows and airing out your linens will help freshen up the camper after being closed for the winter.

I like to bring out all the cushions and such and lay them outside on a breezy and sunny day to really give them a good freshening up.

Check all the cozy dark corners for signs of rodents: chewing, little black poops, and piles of stashed food.

Then, look under your windows and doors for evidence of water entering the trailer. You could also get up onto the roof and inspect the seams and connections for gaps.

Spring is a good time to ensure your smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher are all in working order. It is recommended that batteries in detectors are replaced yearly, and this would be a good time to do that.

You’ll need to flush water through the lines – especially if you winterized with anti- freeze in the fall. Even if you didn’t winterize it’s a good idea to flush and clean the lines and make sure the plumbing is still working and there aren’t any leaks anywhere.

It’s always a good idea to check your electrical and make sure all your appliances are still working (fridge, stove, microwave, etc). You might also want to move the slides in and out and check for water damage there and to ensure they’re working smoothly.

This is also the perfect time to hook up your unit. Make sure the lights are still all working, that your trailer brakes are good, and you might as well check the condition of your tires too!

Fixing an electrical short is much more pleasant when the kids aren’t already packed in the truck ready to hit the road!

There’s nothing worse than arriving at the campsite and realizing your tanks are empty! Check them now and if they need filling get that taken care of so you’ll have one less thing to attend to when you’re packing before your first trip.

Hope this is a helpful checklist to get you ready for RV camping this spring.