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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”
on page 7-4 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. Fully charge the batteries. Batteries must
have at least 80% charge to survive freezing
temperature 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 con-
necting a charger directly to batteries, turn
the Aux. Battery switch off to avoid electri-
cal arcing when attaching and detaching
charge clamps.
26. After charging batteries, turn the Aux. Bat-
tery Switch off to disconnect the batteries
and avoid parasitic drain.
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