FREE SPIRIT MOTORHOME
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9.
STORAGE & WINTERIzATION
All systems, components and appliances should be inspected and repaired prior to storage.
9.1
STORAGE CHECkLIST
1. Fill fuel tanks to reduce excessive build up of moisture in fuel tanks.
2. Check coolant level and add antifreeze if required, to protect to the lowest expected temperature during storage.
3. Change engine oil to the recommended viscosity to aid cold weather starting.
4. Park motorhome as level as possible, end to end and side to side.
5. Ensure that battery has a full charge, then disconnect both the main and auxiliary batteries via the battery disconnect
switch. Charge monthly.
6. Wash motorhome. If exposed to road salts, the exterior and underside should be thoroughly washed and flushed.
7. Remove all perishables and anything which may freeze (canned goods, medicine, etc). Leave the refrigerator door
open. Be sure controls are turned off.
8. To ventilate living area, open drawers, cabinets, closets, etc.
9. Drain the holding tanks, toilet and living area water system. Deodorize and allow to dry. Turn off the water heater. drain
fesh water tank and water heater. Winterize (to store) water system as detailed in Water System Winterization in Section
9.2.
10. Turn off LP gas tank valve.
11. Make sure furnace manual valve and thermostat are set at off, ranger vurners at off, fridge at off.
12. Add RV antifreeze (1/2 cup each) to the kitchen, bathroom, and shower drain.
13. Check engine transmission and motor generator (if equipped) for evidence of oil leaks.
14. Before moving, run engine at least two minutes with the transmission selector in park position.
9.2
COLD TEMPERATURE STORAGE
9.2.1.
WATER SYSTEM WINTERIzATION
1. Drain fresh water via the drain cap at the tank and low point drains. (See page 6-2)
2. Drain the water heater by removing the anode. Open the relief valve on the water heater to drain faster.
3. Turn hot water tank bypass valve to the bypass position. (See page 6-6)
4. Attach teh blow out plug to the fresh water hookup on the exterior of the unit.
5. Blow compressed air into the blow out plug.
6. Run pump for about 1 minute.
7. Open the exterior shower cold tap until the water stops coming out. Close the tap to rebuild the air pressure. Then
open the tap again. Repeat this process until no more water comes out.
8. Repeat step 6 for all taps - hot and cold.
9. With the air still on, flush the toilet until the water stops flowing. Rebuild pressure and repeat.
10. Drain grey and black water tanks.
11. Add about 1 cup of potable antifreeze into each drain. Do not forget the shower drain.
12. Replace the drain caps.
13. Your coach is equipped with an antifreeze bypass valve located in the utility center. See operating instructions in the
owner information package.
WARNING
Do not use automotive coolant antifreeze. It is toxic and will contaminate the wa-
ter system.
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