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Discovery, Discovery LXE, Pace Arrow, and
Long Term
Long term storage of the
motorhome can be dened as
leaving a motorhome unattended
for a period of thirty days or
more. A motorhome requires
protection from the elements
just as a house or a car would.
When left out in the environment
without proper storage or
maintenance, a motorhome is
vulnerable to the moisture and
oxidation processes inherent in
the environment.
NOTE:
The natural process of
condensation will occur
with temperature changes
of 30º Fahrenheit or more
in one day. Humidity
readings of 60% or greater
will allow the accumulated
moisture to remain for
extended periods of time.
If AC power is not available in
storage area:
Retract slide rooms. Do not
store the motorhome with
slideout rooms extended.
Shut off all appliances.
If possible, situate the
motorhome so the house
and chassis batteries remain
accessible. This allows a
battery to be charged or
replaced without moving the
motorhome.
Charge house and chassis
batteries to a full state of
charge.
Turn both the house and
chassis battery disconnect
switches off.
Disable Auto Genstart.
Check battery voltage while
the motorhome is in storage
if stored outside.
Preventive measures should
be used if the voltage
readings are low. It will
make it easier to remove the
motorhome from storage or
move the motorhome in an
emergency situation.
NOTE:
Batteries in a low state of
charge will readily freeze
and damage the battery.
If AC power is available:
The house and chassis battery
disconnect switches should
remain on. The inverter will
charge both the house and chassis
battery banks. 30 Amp shore
power service will be more than
adequate.
CAUTION:
A 20 Amp service using
light duty extension cords
and the required adapters
create serious voltage
losses. Line voltage loss
and the resistance at each
electrical connection is a
hazardous combination and
should be avoided. Damage
to sensitive electronic
equipment may result.
Surfaces to park/store the
motorhome on:
Avoid parking the
motorhome on a grass or
gravel surface to prevent
moisture accumulation.
Concrete pads seal the
surface and allow better
ventilation under the
motorhome.
Storage buildings with
concrete oors, or heated
storage facilities, greatly
reduce the amount of
moisture accumulation and
protects the motorhome
from moisture damage.
Outdoor Storage Area:
The interior should be
heated to help prevent
mold and mildew growth.
Moisture removing
desiccate lter systems are
available from hardware
and RV supply stores.
Place the lter system
inside the motorhome to
reduce interior moisture
condensation or humidity.
Proper winterization of the
fresh water system will
prevent potential damage
in extreme cold.
Ultraviolet radiation affects
soft goods and rubber
products such as privacy
curtains, window shades
and tires. These items
should be protected. Store
Day/Night Shades in the
Up position.
Cardboard templates can
be made for the windows
to protect the interior from
exposure to direct sunlight.
Tire covers are available
to protect the sidewall of
the tires from cracking.
Make sure tires in storage
contain the correct ination
pressure to prevent
damaged caused by
underination.
Regularly wash the exterior
to help control moss
accumulation. Waxing
the motorhome twice a
year will augment these
substances.
Inspect the motorhome:
Perform a full interior
inspection for water leaks
every two weeks while the
motorhome is in storage.
Check inside all cabinets
for signs of dampness or
leaks. Inspect the ceiling
areas around roof vents or
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