Holiday Trip 2012, Owner'S Manual

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Holding Tank - Drain and rinse.
Close valves.
LUBE:
Add a small amount of antifreeze to
waste holding tanks to keep valves and
gaskets lubricated.
Drain Traps -
Pour RV antifreeze
down all drains.
Refrigerator -
Clean and leave both
doors propped open. Cover exterior
panels and roof vents. If equipped
with an icemaker, drain icemaker and
icemaker tray. See the refrigerator
OEM manual for more detail.
Batteries -
Add distilled water and
recharge if needed. If necessary,
disconnect the cables, remove the
batteries and store them in a cool dry
place. Check and recharge as needed.
Air Conditioner -
Remove the air
filters. Clean or replace.
Roof -
Keep clear of snow
accumulation or damage may occur.
Interior/Exterior -
Storing under
cover or indoors helps extend interior
and exterior life.
Fuel Tank -
Diesel fuel tank should
be full of fuel to inhibit moisture
condensation.
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Removal from Storage
Extensive freeze damage or other serious
deterioration can occur if the motorhome is
not properly winterized. If the motorhome is
properly and carefully prepared for storage,
removal from storage will not be difficult.
The following checklist pertains to items or
areas that should be inspected when it is time
to take the motorhome out of storage and put
back into operation. If there are any questions
regarding storage or winterization, consult a
qualified service technician.
Thoroughly inspect the outside of
motorhome. Look for animal nests in
the wheel wells or in other out of the
way places.
Remove all appliance flue vent covers,
ceiling vent covers and air conditioning
covers. Clear the refrigerator openings
of debris, insect nests, webs, etc.
Open all doors and compartments.
Check for animal or insect intrusion,
water damage or other types of damage
which may have occurred.
Check the state of charge of the
batteries. If necessary, fill LLA (Liquid
Lead Acid) cells with distilled water
only. Charge as necessary. Inspect the
cable ends and terminals. They should
be secure and free of corrosion.
Check all the chassis fluid levels:
engine oil, engine coolant, hydraulic
fluid reservoir, transmission oil and
rear axle oil.
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Start the engine, allowing it to reach
operating temperature. Ensure the
engine instruments indicate proper
readings.
While the engine is running, check
the operation of headlights, taillights,
turn signals, back-up lights, license
plate light and emergency flasher.
Operate the dash air conditioner. If the
air conditioner does not work or the
compressor makes unusual noises, have
the system checked by a qualified air
conditioner technician.
Shut the engine down. Adjust or add
fluids as necessary. Inspect around the
engine and under the motorhome for
fluid leaks.
Drain, sanitize and flush the fresh
water system as outlined in the Water
Systems - Section 6 . Inspect the sewer
drain hose and connections for leaks.
Replace if necessary.
Operate all faucets and fixtures in the
fresh water system. Run a sufficient
amount of fresh water through all the
water lines and faucets to thoroughly
purge any potable antifreeze from the
fresh water system.
NOTE:
Discard at least the first two trays of
ice from the icemaker to ensure the ice
does not contain traces of antifreeze or
other contaminates.
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