Monaco 2009 Knight, Owner'S Manual

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9
2009
K
night
Exterior & Interior Care - 3
Close vents and windows to prevent wind
driven rain entrance.
Store tires at maximum inflation pressure.
Leave cabinet doors and drawers open
to facilitate air movement behind those
areas.
Perform a full interior inspection for
water leaks twice a month. Be sure to
check behind all cabinet doors.
Long Term
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 is vulnerable to the
moisture and oxidation processes inherent in
the environment.
NOTE
The natural process of condensation
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 AC power is not available in storage
area:
Turn
OFF all appliances.
Turn
OFF
interior house power using the
battery cut-out switch.
If possible, situate the motorhome so
the house and chassis batteries remain
accessible. This allows a battery to be
charged or replaced without moving the
motorhome.
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Charge the house and chassis batteries
to a full state of charge.
Turn both the house and chassis battery
disconnect switches OFF.
When stored outside, check battery
voltage while the motorhome is in
storage.
Preventive 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 emergency is
a much easier process.
NOTE
Batteries in a low state of charge will
readily freeze. Freezing will damage
the battery.
If AC power is available:
The house and chassis battery disconnect
switches should remain ON. The inverter will
charge both house and chassis battery banks. A
30 Amp shore power service will be more than
adequate.
CAUTION
A 20 Amp service using light duty
extension cords and the required
adapters create serious voltage losses.
Line voltage loss and the resistance
at each electrical connection is a
hazardous combination and should be
avoided. Damage to sensitive electronic
equipment may result!
Surfaces to park/store the motorhome on:
Avoid parking the motorhome on
a grass or gravel surface to prevent
moisture accumulation.
Concrete pads seal the surface and allow
better ventilation under the motorhome.
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Storage buildings with concrete
floors, or heated storage facilities,
greatly reduce the amount of moisture
accumulation and protects the
motorhome from moisture damage.
Outdoor Storage Area:
The interior should be heated to help
prevent mold and mildew growth.
Moisture removing desiccate filter
systems are available from hardware
and RV supply stores. Place the filter
system inside the motorhome to reduce
interior moisture condensation or
humidity.
Proper winterization of the fresh water
system will prevent potential damage
in extreme cold
Ultraviolet radiation affects soft goods
and rubber products such as privacy
curtains, window shades and tires.
These items should be protected. Store
Day/Night Shades in the Up position.
Cardboard templates can be made for
the windows to protect the interior
from exposure to direct sunlight.
Tire covers are available to protect the
sidewall of the tires from cracking.
Make sure tires in storage contain the
correct air pressure to prevent damaged
caused by underinflation.
Regularly wash the exterior to help
control moss accumulation. Waxing the
motorhome twice a year will augment
these substances.
Inspect the motorhome:
Leave cabinet doors and drawers open
to facilitate air movement behind those
areas.
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