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Short-Term Storage
(less than 45 days – Above Freezing)
1)
Wash the exterior.
2)
Park the camper as level as possible front to rear and side to side.
3)
Before disconnecting the battery cables, check the charge in the battery. Recharge as necessary. Clean terminals, top and
sides of battery and battery box. Leave the battery disconnected or switch the battery disconnections switch to the “OFF”
position.
4)
Drain the holding tanks, toilet, and fresh water tank. Turn off the water pump and water heater.
5)
Turn off the propane at tank valve.
6)
Turn off the refrigerator, furnace, all range and oven burner valves and pilot.
7)
Remove all perishables from refrigerator and galley cabinets. Leave the refrigerator door open to reduce odor buildup. An
open box or tray of baking soda in the refrigerator will help absorb odors.
8)
Close and lock all windows. Be sure the vent fan and range hood fan switches are off.
9)
Cap and close the holding tank drain, city water inlet and fresh water fill spout.
10)
Turn off all radios, TV’s, interior and exterior lights.
11)
Close the mini blinds and day/night shades.
12)
Disconnect the 120-volt power cord and store in compartment.
13)
If removing the camper from the truck, see procedure and warning in the “Loading and Unloading Camper” section.
14)
Check the camper weekly.
Long-Term Storage
(Above Freezing)
1)
Perform all the preceding short-term storage steps.
2)
Operate air conditioner periodically to lubricate compressor seals.
3)
Remove and place the battery in a cool, dry area. Check the battery charge every 30 days. Recharge as necessary.
4)
Check the sealants around all roof seams, body seams, and windows. Reseal if necessary.
5)
Prepare the generator (if equipped). See generator Operating Manual included in the Owner’s Information Package.
6)
Remove the smoke detector’s battery. Leave the cover open as a reminder to replace the battery.
Storage Below Freezing
To avoid damage to the plumbing fixtures and other components, we recommend that your camper plumbing systems be properly
drained and have antifreeze protection or be drain and blown out with air. The following is a procedure checklist you can follow if you
prefer to winterize your camper yourself. Many owners prefer to have a
Pleasant Valley
Dealer Service Center perform this service.
These are instructions on how to winterize the Truck Campers with Vin# that have letters FS in the vin and numbers 01 thru
96 at the end of the vin. You have to use air to blow out the water lines, please follow the instructions below.
1)
Perform all steps in the short and long term storage procedures.
2)
Turn the water pump ON and open all hot and cold water faucets. When the flow of the water stops, turn the pump OFF.
3)
Drain the fresh water tank by opening the fresh water tank drain and leaving open, the drain is located in door number 3.
4)
While having the Alde relieve valve and fresh water tank drain valve open disconnect the hoses on each side of the water
pump until all the water is drain out. After the water is drained out reattach the hoses.
5)
Drain the water heater by opening the Alde relief valve.
6)
Attach the air blow out plug to the city water connection, leaving all the valves and faucets open connect the air hose and
blow out all the left over water that couldn’t be drained out. Depress the toilet flush pedal or hand-operated lever. Below is a
link for the blow out plug needed.
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38463032&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=78651722432&veh=sem
7)
After all the water is blown out, disconnect the air hose and Shut OFF all faucets, fresh water tank
drain valve, water heater pressure relief valve.
8)
Drain the showerhead and hose by disconnecting the hose at the faucet from the inside and outside
shower.
9)
Drain the waste water system by following the normal procedure for draining the holding tanks.
10)
Pour 2 to 3 cups of RV Antifreeze down each drain to fill the drain traps with antifreeze.