STORING YOUR MOTORHOME
To maintain your motorhome, follow these suggestions when the vehicle is being stored:
1. Drive the motorhome once every thirty days for thirty minutes to one hour.
2. Store the vehicle with full engine fluid levels.
3. Keep the fuel tank full to prevent condensation. In addition, adding fuel stabilizer will also
aid in preventing condensation.
4. Keep the battery charge levels in top condition. (Reference Chapter 4 for additional
information.)
5. If your motorhome is equipped with a generator, make sure proper procedures are followed
to either exercise or store the generator. Refer to the manufacturer’s owner’s manual for
complete exercise and/or storage instructions.
6. Turn off the motorhome master battery switch.
Depending upon your area and where your recreation vehicle is stored, your motorhome may be a
target for damage from rodents and insects. To protect your motorhome, never leave food inside the
vehicle and make sure all surfaces are clean. You may want to place rodent control products in the
vehicle during periods of storage. Mice especially can do a tremendous amount of damage to the
drapes, cushions, etc. particularly in the winter months. Storing recreation vehicles in fields make
them particularly inviting to rodents. Periodically inspect your vehicle during storage and seal off
any areas which can offer an entry point to rodents or insects. Please remember to remove any
screens or tape you have used to seal openings before you use the motorhome again. Special interest
publications, such as articles and books offered through TL Enterprises (Trailer Life, Motorhome,
etc.) can offer you additional, practical advice on the proper storage of your vehicle. Damage from
rodents or insects are NOT covered under your Jayco Limited Warranty.
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