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SECTION 9 –
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Use care when removing ice from the mirrors
to protect the reflective surfaces.
WINDOWS
For Acrylic Windows:
To avoid damage to the acrylic surface, care
should be taken when selecting cleaning agents.
Using chemicals, solvents, or abrasive cleaners
on acrylic windows could damage the window
surface.
Refer to the manufacturer’s information
located in your InfoCase for further information
on caring for your acrylic windows.
For Glass Windows:
Use care when removing ice or frost from the
windows. Always use a plastic ice scraper, never
one made of metal.
Glass windows may be periodically cleaned
with a good quality glass cleaner or mild soap
solution using a soft cloth.
VEHICLE STORAGE –
PREPARATION
Properly preparing your vehicle for storage
will lessen the possibility of damage to your
vehicle. Prepare the motorhome for vacancy just
as you would if you were leaving your house for
an extended period.
Clean and Prep Motorhome for
Storage
1. Turn off the propane gas tank.
2. Turn the furnace thermostat switch OFF.
3.
Remove all foods and items that may cause
odors from cabinets and refrigerator.
4. Clean and defrost the refrigerator. Prop the
door open slightly to allow any odors to
dissipate. Place an open box of baking soda
inside the refrigerator to help absorb odors.
5.
Fully charge the batteries. Batteries must
have at least 80% charge to survive
freezing temperatures and long period of
non-use.
We recommend that you connect a
battery charger or plug in the shoreline once a
month during long-term storage periods to
maintain battery charge and to avoid
sulfating. If connecting a charger directly to
batteries, turn the House/Coach Battery
Disconnect switch off to avoid electrical
arcing when attaching and detaching charge
clamps.
NOTE: We do not recommend leaving the
shoreline plugged in continuously during
storage.
6. After charging batteries, turn the House/
Coach Battery Disconnect switch off to
disconnect the batteries and avoid parasitic*
drain.
* Parasitic battery drain is the gradual drain
by items connected directly to battery power
such as clocks, radio memory, and the
engine computer.
7. Have the vehicle chassis completely serviced
and lubricated. Be sure radiator antifreeze
protection level is sufficient for the lowest
anticipated temperatures.
See the chassis manual located in your
InfoCase for further information.
8. Wash and wax the motorhome.
9. 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.
10. Close all windows and roof vents. Protect all
appliance vent openings from contamination
by animals or insects (e.g. bird nest, wasp
nests, etc.)
11. Lubricate all door hinges and locks.
NOTICE
Do not use an ice scraper on acrylic
windows. Damage to the windows may
occur.
