SECTION 11 –
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
11-10
VEHICLE STORAGE –
REMOVAL
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.
6. Add a few gallons of water to the fresh water
tank and turn on the water pump to check for
leaks, especially at fittings.
7. Open all faucets in turn to release trapped air
and check to be sure faucet washers have not
hardened during storage.
8. Sanitize the water system as outlined under
Disinfecting the Fresh Water System
in the
Plumbing section, then flush the waterlines
thoroughly with fresh water.
9. After flushing fresh waterlines, install a new
water filter cartridge on the galley sink water
filter and/or full-coach water filteration
system (if equipped). See appropriate filter
installation instructions in Plumbing section.
NOTE: Always purge a new filter with clean
running water before using. See filter
manufacturer’s directions included with
the filter cartridge.
10. Check the toilet for proper operation.
11. Add water to the holding tank using the toilet
flush pedal and galley sink faucet. Check to be
sure dump valves seal tightly.
12. Check around all appliances for obstructions
and ensure that all vent openings are clear.
13. Start refrigerator and check for proper
cooling.
14. Clean wall and counter surfaces.
15. Replace batteries, if necessary, and check out
electrical system to make sure all lights and
electrical components operate.
16. Check tires for proper cold inflation pressure.
See
Vehicle Certification Label
in
Introduction section.
17. After washing accumulated winter grime
from the vehicle, it is important to carefully
inspect the seams and sealants for separation
or cracks that may have appeared around the
window frames, vents, and any other joints.
See
Sealants – Inspection and General
Information
at the beginning of this section.
Re-sealing is quite simple and the material is
quickly and easily applied. Appropriate
compounds are available from your dealer.
See
Sealants – Recommended Application
page in the Supplement Manual provided in
your InfoCase.
Also inspect weather seals around doors, etc.,
and if necessary, have a dealer replace
immediately.
Ice Maker Start-Up
–If Equipped
1. Close all drain valves.
2. Turn the water supply on.
3. Be sure the ice bin is in place and the
automatic shutoff arm is down.
4. Let the refrigerator cool down to ice making
temperature. Remember, this can take up to 24
hours.
5. Let the ice maker cycle and dump the first
batch of ice.
CHASSIS SERVICE AND
MAINTENANCE
Consult the appropriate sections in your
chassis manual for specific information
regarding operating safety, service
recommendations, and maintenance schedules
for the chassis section of your motor home.
