FLEETWOOD RV Class A Gas 2020, Owner'S Manual

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Interior & Exterior Care
SECTION FOUR
droppings are hard to remove and will leave stains . Prevent
permanent staining to the motorhome roof by regularly
cleaning the surface to remove all bird droppings .
Damage from Pests:
Lizards have been known to crawl into the inverter and
short out the circuit board . Lizards can be captured using
glue traps . To remove the lizard from the trap, dissolve
the glue with vegetable oil and release it outside and
well away from the motorhome . A scorpion will glow
blue-green in UV light . Be extra careful as scorpions
stings can be poisonous .
Best sources of information about common
household pests:
The Internet is a great place to find information about
common pests . The National Pest Management
Association web site can be a useful resource for
common pests . Another good source of information
is colleges and universities with entomology (study of
insects) departments .
Electronic pest control devices can be costly and most
likely will not work on all types of rodents and insects .
When calling on the services of a professional to
combat pest infestation, call a reputable business that
is licensed in handling pesticides . Check references .
Explain that you are seeking assistance for a
motorhome, as treatments may differ from standard
household jobs . If a pest problem is suspected in the
motorhome, consider professional pest control help .
The following guidelines can be used for selecting a
pest control service:
• Seek referrals from those who have used pest
control services . Inquire about the type of pest
problem encountered and if they were satisfied
with the service .
• Membership in the national, state or local pest
control associations is a good indicator that
the company has access to modern technical
information and is committed to further education .
• Reach a complete understanding with the company
before work starts; find out what the pest is, how
the problem will be treated, how long the period of
treatment will be, and what results can be expected .
• Be sure to understand what is guaranteed and what
is not .
STORAGE
SHORT TERM
Short term storage is defined as storing the motorhome
for a period of thirty days or less . Properly preparing
the motorhome during periods of short term storage
will make bringing the motorhome out of storage a
much easier process . Winterize the plumbing system if
the motorhome is stored in winter months, or if stored
when temperatures are below 32º F .
Checklist - Short Term Storage:
• Retract slide rooms . Do not store the motorhome
with slideout rooms extended .
• Shut off all appliances .
• Remove all articles from refrigerator/freezer and
clean thoroughly . Prop doors open to prevent
mildew .
• Drain the holding tanks . Winterize the fresh water
system using FDA RV antifreeze or air pressure to
evacuate the plumbing system .
• Retract and secure all awnings .
• Store house and chassis batteries fully charged .
Batteries stored in a discharged state will readily
freeze and damage the battery .
• If possible, position the motorhome so the house
and chassis batteries are accessible for charging or
changing without having to move the motorhome .
• If AC power is not available, turn both the house
and chassis battery disconnect switches off .
• If available, leave the motorhome hooked to shore
power . Leave both the house and chassis battery
disconnect switches on .
• Careful placement of a small heat source in the
interior will help control moisture . Desiccate filter
systems will help remove interior moisture .
• If possible, store the motorhome inside a storage
building .
• If stored outside, inspect all seams and seals twice
a month for possible leakage .
• Store the motorhome with a full tank of fuel to
minimize moisture condensing at top of fuel tank .
• Close vents and windows to prevent entrance of
wind driven rain .