Section 3 --- Exterior & Interior Care
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If a pest problem is suspected in the motorhome, consider professional pest control help. The fol-
lowing 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 satisfied 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 edu-
cation.
• Reach a complete understanding with the company before work starts; find 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 defined 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.
Prop doors open to prevent mildew.
• Holding tanks should be drained and fresh water system winterized with potable antifreeze
or winterize the plumbing system using air pressure.
• Retract and secure all awnings.
• Turn OFF the interior house power.
• Cancel the Automatic Generator Start program.
• Batteries should be stored fully charged. Batteries stored in a discharged state will readily
freeze.
• If possible, park the motorhome so that the batteries are accessible for charging or chang-
ing without having to move the motorhome.
• If available, leave the motorhome hooked to shore power. Leave the main battery discon-
nect switches ON.
• Careful placement of a small heat source in the interior will help control moisture.
Desiccate filter 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.
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