o Cover tires with cloth, plywood, or aftermarket tire
covers.
D Prepare generator (if equipped). Refer to generator
operating manual included in your
Owner's
Information Package.
0: Run the engine for about
15
minutes every 30 days.
Turn the vehicle air conditioner
ON during this run.
Check engine oil, transmission fluid and coolant levels.
o Refer to the Chassis Operator'sIOwner's
Guide/Manual for further storage procedures and for
start up procedures after storage.
o Perform all steps as required for short-term storage.
o Run engine to normal operating temperature. Operate
air conditioner to lubricate compressor seals. Drain
engine oil, replace filter, refill engine with fresh oil.
o Remove windshield wiper blades (or install protective
covers) and store inside the motor home.
o Charge and remove both the vehicle and auxiliary bat-
teries. Store them in a cool, dry place, and check the
charge and water level every
30 days.
If
the specific
gravity is being checked, recharge the battery when it
drops to 1.220. The time it takes the battery to reach
1.220 depends on its condition and the temperature.
The colder the storage area, the slower the battery will
self-discharge. A normal time between charges is three
months.
o Remove, clean and replace air conditioner filters.
Cover the air conditioner shroud(s).
o Winterize,
if
appropriate. (See Winterization section in
this manual.)
SrOIlACjE
LONG..-TERM
STORAGE
(OVER
60
DAYS)
./1
NOTE
If your motor home is
equipped with
a solar bat-
tery charger,
it
will trickle
charge both house and
automotive batteries.
The
battery disconnect switch
must be ON for the solar
charger
to
charge the
batteries.
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