Holiday Neptune 2004, Owner'S Manual

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EXTERIOR & INTERIOR CARE --- SECTION 3 • 145
NEPTUNE 2004
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Long term storage of the motorhome can be defined as leaving a motorhome
unattended for a period of thirty days or more. A motorhome requires protection
from the elements just as a house or a car would. When left out in the environment
without proper storage or maintenance, a motorhome, house or car is vulnerable to
the moisture and oxidation processes inherent in the environment.
There are preventative measures which should be taken and preferable situations
to use when storing a motorhome. Such measures will aid in protecting and
preventing a motorhome from the damaging effects caused by an accumulation of
moisture.
NOTE: The natural process of moisture in the air condensing will
occur with temperature changes of 30º F or more in one day.
Humidity readings of 60% or greater will allow the accumulated
moisture to remain for extended periods of time.
If the motorhome is stored in a location where AC power is not available:
• Turn off all appliances.
• Turn off the battery cut-off switch.
• If possible, situate the motorhome so the batteries remain accessible.
This allows a battery to be charged or replaced without moving the
motorhome.
• Charge the batteries to a full state of charge.
• Turn the main battery disconnects to OFF.
• When stored outside, use the available DC Volt meters to make a
quick reference check of the batteries while the motorhome is in
storage. If the motorhome is stored outside, solar panels may offset
the parasitic loads.
• Preventative measures should be used if the voltage readings are low.
When using preventative measures, taking the motorhome out of
storage or moving the motorhome in case of an emergency is a much
easier process.
NOTE: Batteries in a low state of charge will readily freeze.
Freezing will damage the battery.
Long Term