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Discovery, Discovery LXE, Pace Arrow, and
Explain that you are seeking
assistance for a motorhome,
as treatments may differ from
standard household jobs. If a
pest problem is suspected in the
motorhome, consider professional
pest control help. The following
guidelines can be used for
selecting a pest control service:
Seek referrals from those
who have used pest control
services. Inquire about
the type of pest problem
encountered and if they were
satised with the service.
Membership in the national,
state or local pest control
associations is a good
indicator that the company
has access to modern
technical information and
is committed to further
education.
Reach a complete
understanding with the
company before work starts;
nd out what the pest is,
how the problem will be
treated, how long the period
of treatment will be, and
what results can be expected.
Be sure to understand what
is guaranteed and what is
not.
STORAGE
Short Term
Short term storage is dened as
storing the motorhome for a period
of thirty days or less. Properly
preparing the motorhome during
periods of short term storage will
make bringing the motorhome out
of storage a much easier process.
Winterize the plumbing system
if the motorhome is stored in
winter months, or if stored when
temperatures are below 32º F.
Checklist - Short Term
Storage:
Retract slide rooms. Do not
store the motorhome with
slideout rooms extended.
Shut off all appliances.
Remove all articles from
refrigerator/freezer and
clean thoroughly. Prop
doors open to prevent
mildew.
Drain the holding tanks.
Winterize the fresh water
system using FDA RV
antifreeze or air pressure
to evacuate the plumbing
system.
Disable Auto Genstart.
Retract and secure all
awnings.
Store house and chassis
batteries fully charged.
Batteries stored in a
discharged state will
readily freeze and damage
the battery.
If possible, position the
motorhome so the house
and chassis batteries are
accessible for charging or
changing without having to
move the motorhome.
If AC power is not
available, turn both the
house and chassis battery
disconnect switches off.
If available, leave the
motorhome hooked to
shore power. Leave both
the house and chassis
battery disconnect switches
on.
Careful placement of a
small heat source in the
interior will help control
moisture. Desiccate lter
systems will help remove
interior moisture.
If possible, store the
motorhome inside a storage
building.
If stored outside, inspect
all seams and seals twice a
month for possible leakage.
Store the motorhome
with a full tank of fuel
to minimize moisture
condensing at top of fuel
tank.
Close vents and windows
to prevent entrance of wind
driven rain.
Store tires at maximum
ination pressure.
Leave open cabinet doors
and drawers to facilitate
air movement behind those
areas.
Perform a full interior
inspection for water leaks
twice a month. Be sure to
check behind all cabinet
doors.