SECTION 12
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
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When Spring is just around the corner or you
are ready for a trip your motorhome will
require some preparation for a fresh start to
your camping season. The following checklist
will help ensure a trouble-free camping
season:
Inspect and work all interior and exterior
latches and locks (lube if necessary).
Make sure the batteries are fully charged
and installed correctly.
Turn ON the motorhome 12-volt battery
disconnect switch.
Inspect the power cord and carefully clean
the contacts if necessary. Plug in the 50-
amp power cord to an appropriate power
source.
Turn on the interior lights and check
outlets for polarity. If needed, replace any
blown fuses. Check the circuit breakers
and test the GFCI.
Inspect and test all safety alarms (replace
batteries as needed). If you have a
defective or damaged safety alarm,
replace it immediately.
Inspect and turn on the propane system. If
you have any questions, contact your
dealer or a qualified propane service
representative for assistance.
If the propane system is functioning
properly, test the pilot lights on range,
refrigerator, furnace and water heater.
Test all exterior and interior lights.
Replace any bulbs if they are burnt out.
Prepare the chassis portion of the
motorhome for the camping season in
accordance with the Chassis Guide.
Inspect the tires for wear, cracks and
inflation pressure.
Wash the exterior of the motorhome. Do a
sealant inspection and repair as
necessary.
De-winterize and sanitize the fresh water
system.
Connect a towed vehicle to motorhome (if
so equipped) and test all connections and
lights.
M
AINTENANCE
C
HECKLIST
This list is a quick reference sheet for
suggested areas of regular maintenance.
Make sure that you review all literature
supplied with your motorhome by the various
OEMs. To perform maintenance items as
suggested here, refer to the appropriate OEM
manual.
Prior to First Trip
y
Check the propane lines for leaks.
y
Test the safety alarms.
y
Sanitize the fresh water system.
y
Check the wheel nuts at specified
intervals to listed torque values, re-torque
as needed (refer to the Chassis Guide).
y
Open all windows and the entry door, then
start the furnace. Leave the windows and
door open and the furnace on until the
odor from the initial use of the furnace is
fully dissipated.
First Two-Hundred Miles
y
Check the wheel nuts at specified
intervals to listed torque values, re-torque
as needed (refer to the Chassis Guide).
y
Have the brakes adjusted by a qualified
service technician.
Each Trip
y
Check the propane lines for leaks.
y
Test the safety alarms.
y
Check the battery water levels.
y
Check tire pressure and wear (make sure
the tires are cold when checking the tire
pressure).
y
Check the running lights.
It is important that you read and follow the
maintenance instructions listed in your
Chassis Guide (the following list is only a
supplement). Failure to follow both lists
could be detrimental to the proper
operation of your RV or cause failures
which can cause property damage and
personal injury.
Summary of Contents for 2009 Melbourne
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