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SECTION 11 –
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
that can be damaged by freezing temperatures.
See “Winterizing Procedure” in
Section 7 -
Plumbing
.
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 Your Fresh Water System” in
Section 7 - Plumbing
, then open all drain
valves and flush the waterlines thoroughly
with fresh water.
(Refer to the “Drain Valve Locations” chart at
the end of
Section 7 - Plumbing
for valve
locations on your model).
9. After flushing fresh waterlines, install a new
water filter cartridge on the galley sink water
filter and/or full-coach water filtration system
(if equipped). See appropriate filter
installation instructions in
Section 7 -
Plumbing.
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 (or the “Normal Flush” switch if
your coach is equipped with an electric flush
toilet) 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 the
“Vehicle Certification Label” in
Section 1 - Introduction.
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.
NOTE: Before turning the water supply on,
assure that the water faucet filter is in
place and that the water shut-off valve
(typically located inside galley cabinet
beneath sink) is OPEN.
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.
