•
Perform
steps
as
listed
under
long-term
Storage
check
list.
•
Check
engine
coolant
level and antifreeze
protec-
tion.
Drain
and
flush
engine
cooling
system
and
add
antifreeze
to
protect
the
system
to
the
lowest
expected
storage
temperature
(at
least
-20°F).
• Close and
cover
all ventS
to
prevent
entry
of
snow
or
small
animals
and
insects.
•
Service
and
winterize
the
AC
generator
(if
equip-
ped) as
outlined
in
the
generator operating
manual
included
in
your
Owner's
Information
Package.
•
Check
the
sealant
around
all
roof
and
body
seams
and
windows.
Reseal
if
necessary. See
"SEALANT
RENEWAL:'
section.
•
Lubricate
all
locks
and
hinges
with
light
oil
or
graphite.
•
If
you
expect
to
store
the
motor
home
for
an ex-
tended
period,
you
may
want
to
support
the
weight
of
the
motor
home
on
appropriate
blocks
or
jack
stands.
This
will
take
the
weight
off
the
tires and
reduce
the
formation
of
flat
spots. Do
not
use
hollow
core
concrete
blocks
for
blocking.
Cover
the
tires
with
cloth
or
cardboard.
You
may
also
choose
to
coat
them
with
a special tire dressing
to
reduce
deterioration
from
ultraviolet
rays and
weather.
If
you
block
the
vehicle
this
way,
you
may
reduce
tire
pressure
to
about
10-20
Psi.
Be
sure
to
reinflate
the
tires
up
to
the
specified
pressure
before
you
remove
the
blocks
or
jack
stands.
• Winterize
the
LP
gas system. Your
LP
dealer or ser-
vice
station
can
perform
this
for
you. Cover
the
regulator
to
prevent
moisture
from
entering
and
freezing
in
the
'vent
opening.
•
During
exterided
storage, charge and remove
both
the
vehicle
and
auxiliary
batteries. Store
them
in
a
cool,
dry
place, and
check
the
charge and
water
level
every
30
days.
• Remove all
perishables
and
canned
goods.
• Clean refrigerator,
and
prop
door
open
to
allow
cir-
culation
of
air.
• Remove,
clean
and
replace air
conditioner
filters.
• Cover
the
air
conditioner
shroud(s).
•
Mask
the
windows
on
the
inside
to
reduce
cur·
tain, drape,
and
carpet
fading.
•
Thoroughly
clean
the
interior
of
the
motor
home,
including carpets,
counter
tops, lavy,
tub
& shower,
and
galley.
•
Remove
batteries
in
clocks
or
other
battery·
powered
devices.
• Remove
snow
accumulations
as
often
as
possible.
Reactivating
The
Motor
Home
After
Storage
If
the
motor
home
was
properly
and
carefully
prepared
for
storage,
taking
it
out
of
storage
will
not
be
difficult.
You
should
not
experience any
but
minor
47
surprises
such
as animal
nests
underneath
or
mino
body
scratches, and
of
course
dirt
accumulations
or
the
outside. The
following
procedure
check
lis1
assumes
that
you
stored
the
motor
home
with
care
If
you
didn't,
and
extensive freeze
damage
or
other
serious deterioration has occurred, please
consult
your
dealer or an authorized
Fleetwood
Service
Center
for
advice.
• Thoroughly
inspect
the
outside
of
the
vehicle.
look
for animal
nests
in
wheel
wells,
under
the
hood,
or in
other
out
of
the
way
places.
• Open all
doors
and
compartments.
Check
for
animal or
insect
intrusion,
water
damage,
or
other
deterioration,
• Remove all appliance vent. ceiling
vent
and
air
con·
ditioner
coverings,
Be
sure all
furnace,
water
heater, and refrigerator
openings
are
clear
and
free
of
debris
or
insect
nests,
webs,
etc.
• Check all
chassis
fluid
levels -
engine
oil,
engine
coolant,
power
steering fluid, brake
fluid,
transmis-
sion fluid, rear axle oil.
• Check
charge level in batteries. Refill
and
recharge
as
necessary, Reinstall
or
reconnect
batteries.
Be
sure
cable ends and
terminals
are
clean
and
free
of
corrosion.
• Check tire pressures. Reinflate
to
specified
cold
pressure.
•
If
the
motor
home
has been stored
on
blocks
or
jacks, remove these.
•
Disconnect
vehicle air
conditioner
clutch
wires.
Turn
AIC compressor by hand a
few
turns
to
loosen'
the seal,
If
you
can
turn
the
compressor,
recon-
nect
the
wires.
If
the
compressor
cannot
be
turn-
ed by hand,
do
not
reconnect
the
clutch
wires,
and do
not
operate
the
vehicle
air
conditioner
un-
til the system is checked
by
a
qualified
air
condi-
tioning technician.
• Remove
masking
from
inside
windows.
• Open vents and
windows
for
ventilation.
•
Be
sure all
12-volt
DC and
120-voit
AC
circuit
breakers
are
off.
•
Start
engine.
Check
instruments
for
proper
readings. If oil pressure
indicator
does
not
indicate
sufficient
oil pressure,
shut
down
engine
im-
mediately. Have problem diagnosed
by
your
dealer,
or
other
qualified chassis
technician.
•
Be
sure all
other
engine
instruments
indicate
pro·
per readings. Run
engine
up
to
operating
temperature.
Shut
engine
down.
Check
all
fluids.
Top
up
if
necessary.
• During engine run,
check
the
operation
of
headlights, taillights,
turn
signals,
backup
lights,
clearance lights, license plate light,
emergency
flashers. Operate
the
vehicle air
conditioner.
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