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Best sources of information about common
household pests:
The Internet is a great place to nd
information about common pests. The National
Pest Management Association website can be
useful resource about common pests. Another
good source for information are colleges and
universities with entomology (study of insects)
departments.
Electronic pest control devices can be
costly and most likely will not work on all
types of rodents and insects. When calling
on the services of a professional to combat
pest infestation, call a reputable business
that is licensed in handling pesticides. Check
references. 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 satis ed 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 de ned 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 the slide rooms. DO NOT
store the motorhome with slide rooms
extended.
Shut off all appliances. Close the
primary LP-Gas valve.
Remove all articles from refrigerator/
freezer and clean thoroughly.
If equipped with residential refrigerator,
drain icemaker and icemaker tray. See
manufacturers manual for more details.
Prop doors open to prevent mildew.
Holding tanks should be drained and
fresh water system winterized with
potable antifreeze and winterize the
plumbing system using air pressure.
Retract and secure all awnings.
Turn OFF the interior house power.
Batteries should be stored fully charged.
Batteries stored in a discharged state will
readily freeze.
If possible, position the motorhome so
the batteries are accessible for charging
or changing without having to move the
motorhome.
If available, leave the motorhome
hooked to shore power. Leave the main
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 AC power is not available, turn the
chassis battery disconnect switch OFF.
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 fuel
tank to minimize moisture condensing at
top of fuel tank.
Vents and windows should be closed to
prevent wind driven rain entrance.
Tires should be stored at maximum
in ation pressure.
Perform a full interior inspection for
water leaks twice a month. Be sure
to check behind all cabinet doors and
drawers.
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