Damon Astoria Pacific Edition, Owner'S Manual

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For storage and equipment should be closed and locked, also making sure that loose
items are secured or stored for transit.
Door should be secured with the travel latch, and the items inside made ready for
transit.
Should be closed and secured or adjusted as desired.
If the motorhome was properly and carefully prepared for storage, taking it out of storage
will not be difficult. The following checklist assumes that you stored your RV with care.
If you didn’t, and extensive freeze damage or other serious deterioration has occurred,
consult your dealer or an authorized service center for advice.
Thoroughly inspect the outside of your RV. Look for animal’s nests in wheel wells,
in engine, air cleaner, or in other out of the way places. Clean all appliance exhaust
vents, ceiling vents and air conditioning covers.
Changing the wiper blades on your motorhome is similar to your car. Remove the
screw, take off the old blade, and replace with a similar style and length blade.
Lubricating pivot points with thin lubricating oil is also recommended.
Check that all furnace, water heater and refrigerator openings are free of debris,
insect nests, webs, etc.
Open all doors and compartments. Check for animal or insect intrusion, water
damage, or other deterioration.
Check charge level in batteries. Refill with distilled water and recharge if necessary.
Reinstall batteries if necessary. Be sure cable ends and terminals are clean and free
of corrosion. Turn the Battery Disconnect Switch off if applicable.
Check tire pressure. Inflate to the specified cold pressure.
Remove coverings from windows if necessary.
Open vents and windows for ventilation.
Drain, flush and sanitize the fresh water system. (See Chapter 6 - “Plumbing
Systems”) Inspect drain lines for leaks. Replace if necessary. Do not try to repair,
as this is usually ineffective.
Install a new water filter (if your unit is equipped with this).
Operate all faucets and fixtures in the fresh water system. Check for leaks at all
joints and fittings. Repair if necessary.
Check 12 Volt circuit breakers and inspect all fuses.
Operate all 12 Volt lights and accessories.
Install new batteries in battery operated devices.
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COMPARTMENT
DOORS
REFRIGERATOR
DOOR
WINDOWS AND
VENTS
OPENING
CHECKLIST
Chapter 2 - Planning and Preparation