STORAGE CHECKLISTS
The following checklists will help you perform
the steps necessary to prepare your motor home
for storage. Use the checklist that applies to the
storage conditions you anticipate.
These checklists do not include every detail
required, and
you
may
want
to expand
them
to
suit
your
needs. Contact
your
dealer for addi-
tional suggestions suitable
to
your
climate and
storage conditions, particularly extremes
of
hot and cold.
Short-
Term
Storage
(Less Than
60
Days)
1.
Wash the motor home exterior and under-
side. Hose off accumulations
of
mud and
road salts.
2. Thoroughly clean the interior
of
the motor
home, including carpets, counter tops, lavy,
tub and shower, and galley.
3. Inflate tires to maximum rated cold
pressure.
4.
Park the motor home as level
as
possible
front to rear and side to side. Block wheels
front and rear.
Put transmission in neutral
and set the parking brake.
5. Check the charge in the batteries. Recharge
as necessary.
6.
Disconnect battery cables. Refer to Chassis
Opemtor's Manual for proper removal and
installation sequence. Clean terminals, top
and sides
of
batteries and battety boxes.
Reinstall cables, dress with a battery termi-
nal spray.
7. Use battery disconnect switch/es,
if
equipped.
8. Drain black, gray and potable water tanks.
9.
Winterize,
if
appropriate. (See
Winterization section in this manual.)
STORAGE
lO.
Tum off water pump and water heater
switches.
11.
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off Propane at tank valve.
12.
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off refrigerator(s) and furnace(s).
13.
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off range and oven burner valves and
pilot valves (if equipped).
14. Remove all perishables from refrigerator
and galley cabinets. Block refrigerator
door(s) open to reduce odor buildup. An
open box
or
tray
of
baking soda
in
the
refrigerator will help absorb odors.
15.
Open closet doors, drawers, and cabinets so
air can circulate.
16.
In
warm or hot climates, slightly open
(suggested -
Y4")
roof vents for ventilation.
In cold climates, close and cover all vents
to prevent entry
of
snow, etc.
17. Close and lock all windows. Be sure vent
fan and range hood fan switches are off.
18. Cover exterior appliance vents (water
heater, furnace, range hood, refrigerator) to
prevent insects from getting in.
Be
sure to
remove all covering material before using
appliances
or
vents.
19. Cap
or
close holding tank drain, city water
inlet and fresh water fill spout.
20.
TUrn
off all radios, TV
s,
interior and exte-
rior lights.
21. Close curtains and/or mini-blinds, and pull
shades.
22. Disconnect and store the 120-volt power
cord.
23. Cover tires with cloth, plywood, or after-
market tire covers.
24. Prepare generator. Refer to generator oper-
ating manual included in your
Owner's
Information Package.
25. Run the engine for about
15
minutes evety
30 days.
TUrn
the vehicle air conditioner
ON during this rnn. Check engine oil,
transmission fluid and coolant levels.
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