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SECTION 10
STORING YOUR MOTOR HOME
tainer to determine the correct
amount to use for your coach. See
“Water System Winterization Valve”
in Section 7 for instructions on filling
water lines with RV antifreeze.
15. Place a bucket beneath the sewage drain
valve outlet and re-drain the sewage and
waste holding tanks of any clean water that
entered during “blow-out” procedure.
Close dump valves to prevent valve shafts
from rusting and to prevent entry by rodents
and insects. Refit the dust cap onto the drain
outlet.
Your drainage and fresh water systems are now
totally winterized.
16. Have the vehicle chassis completely serviced
and lubricated. Be sure radiator antifreeze
protection level is sufficient for the lowest
anticipated temperatures.
17. Wash and wax the coach.
18. Inspect all seams and seals around doors,
windows, vents, and any other joints.
Replace or repair any that are damaged.
Sealing materials and compounds can be
purchased from your dealer. Badly damaged
weather seals may need to be replaced by
your dealer.
19. Close all windows and roof vents. Protect all
appliance vent openings from contamination
by animals or insects (e.g. bird nests, wasp
nests, etc.)
20. Lubricate all door hinges and locks.
21. Clean the interior of the coach. Dirt and
stains are more easily removed when fresh.
22. Remove all foods and items that may cause
odors.
23. Clean and defrost the refrigerator. Leave the
door slightly ajar to allow any odors to dissi-
pate. Place an open box of baking soda
inside the refrigerator to help absorb odors.
24. Turn the furnace thermostat switch on the
bottom of the thermostat to OFF.
25. Turn auxiliary battery (Aux Batt) switch off.
If your coach does not have an Aux Batt
switch, disconnect all chassis and auxiliary
battery cables.
26. Fully charge batteries.
27. Batteries must be kept to at least 80% charge
to keep from freezing or sulfating. We rec-
ommend that you connect a battery charger
and fully charge batteries at least once a
month during long-term storage periods to
maintain charge at 80% or greater. Turn Aux.
Batt. switch off to avoid electrical arcing
when attaching and detaching charger
clamps.
NOTE: We do not recommend leaving the shore-
line plugged in continuously during
storage periods because the batteries
can lose electrolytic fluids and become
damaged from continuous charging
without periodic use.
We recommend following regular
battery inspection and maintenance
especially in cold weather.
REMOVAL FROM
STORAGE
1. Completely air out the motor home.
2. Have the entire LP gas system checked for
leaks.
3. Check window operation.
4. Check cabinet and door hinges. Lubricate
with penetrating oil, if necessary.
5. Close all faucets and drain valves that are
open. If necessary, reconnect toilet water line
and close flush valve.
6. Add a few gallons of water to the fresh water
tank and check for leaks especially at junc-
tions. Also make sure all hangers and sup-
ports are securely in place. Sanitize the water
system as outlined under “Disinfecting the
Fresh Water System” in Section 7.
7. Check operation of all faucets to be sure fau-
cet washers have not hardened during stor-
age.
8. Check sealing valve in the toilet for proper
operation and lubricate with silicone spray.
9. Add water to the holding tank using the toilet
flush pedal. Check to be sure dump valve
