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Y Manually operate the pressure-temperature control lever on the water heater.
Y Clean city water entry strainer.
Y Checkdemand tankvent for obstructions.
Y Checkwater pump connections and mountings for tightness.
Y Have LP gas system inspected and serviced by a qualified technician.
Y Inspect and seal corners at the threshold of the entrance door.
Y Have the refrigerator inspected and serviced by a qualified technician.
Y Have furnace inspected and serviced by a qualified technician.
Y Inspect and reseal, as necessary, all sealant and putty tape. Refer to information earlier in this
chapter.
PRIOR TO STORAGE
NOTE: If storing for the winter, be sure all winterizing steps are followed. Refer to
winterizing section.
Y Drain and flush all holding tanks; fresh water, gray water, black water and hot water tanks.
Y Drain all water lines.
Y Close the LP gas tankvalve(s). If your tanks do not already have a cover, consider purchasing
at least a vinyl LP tankcover. Make sure the regulator is covered.
Y Disconnect 120-volt electric power to the trailer.
Y Remove all batteries from the parktrailer and store in a place where they won't freeze.
Batteries that have been frozen will never hold a proper charge.
Y Checkyour roof and other surfaces to ensure there is no damage and potential for leakage that
might otherwise go unnoticed until it is too late. Do not walkon the roof if your parktrailer
does not have a roof ladder option.
Y Inspect and reseal, as necessary, all sealant and putty tape. Refer to information earlier in this
chapter.
Y Turn off 12-volt/120-volt/LP gas to the refrigerator; defrost and clean. Use crumpled
newspaper or open boxes of baking soda in the refrigerator to eliminate odors during storage.
Y Remove all perishable items from the interior. Include in this any items that are susceptible to
freezing, if storing during the winter months.
Y Cover all external outlets, such as furnace, exhaust, etc. to prevent "critters" from entering.
Y Thoroughly wash the interior and the exterior of your trailer.
Y Close all windows and roof vents.
Y Cover tires that are exposed to sunlight to prevent weather checking and other UV damage.
Y Cover the roof air conditioner.
Y Consider the purchase of a tarp to cover your parktrailer during storage. Make sure you invest
in a good tarp that can "breathe.
Y Turn all cushions on edge to prevent the entrapment of moisture/mildew during long term
storage.
Y Do not use hydraulic leveling jacks during storage.
DURING WINTER USE OR STORAGE PERIOD
Y Remove excessive snow loads from the top of your parktrailer to prevent damage to the
trailer’s structure.
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WARNING: If your park trailer is not equipped with a roof ladder, do not walk on
your roof without placing planking or decking material on the roof. Use of
planking/decking material will aid in distributing your weight and therefore avoid
potentially damaging point loads. To adequately spread loads, make sure you span
three or more rafters when placing the planking/decking . Units produced with a roof
ladder incorporate use of a heavier weight decking material. Due to this optional
construction, additional planking/decking is not necessary.
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