Monaco Executive 2005 - Long Term

Exterior & Interior Care --- Section 3
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• If stored outside, inspect all seams and seals bi-monthly 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 inflation pressure.
• A full interior inspection for water leaks should be made bi-monthly. Be sure to check
behind all cabinet doors and drawers.
Long Term
Long term storage of the motorhome can be defined as leaving a motorhome unattended for a peri-
od 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, house or
car is vulnerable to the moisture and oxidation processes inherent in the environment.
NOTE:
The natural process of moisture in the air condensing will occur with temperature
changes of 30º F or more in one day. Humidity readings of 60% or greater will
allow the accumulated moisture to remain for extended periods of time.
If the motorhome is stored in a location where AC power is not available:
• Turn off all the appliances.
• Turn off the interior battery disconnect switch.
• If possible, situate the motorhome so the batteries remain accessible. This allows a battery to
be charged or replaced without moving the motorhome.
• Charge the batteries to a full state of charge.
• Cancel the Automatic Generator Start program.
• Turn the main battery disconnects OFF.
• When stored outside, use the Aladdin™ system to make a quick reference check of the
battery voltage while the motorhome is in storage. If the motorhome is stored outside,
solar panels may offset the parasitic loads. Preventative measures should be used if the
voltage readings are low. Removing the motorhome from storage or moving the
motorhome in case of an emergency will be a much easier process.
NOTE:
Batteries in a low state of charge will readily freeze. Freezing will damage the bat-
tery.
If AC power is available:
The chassis battery disconnect switch will remain ON. The inverter will charge both house and engine
battery banks. A 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 connec-
tion is a hazardous combination and should be avoided. Damage to sensitive elec-
tronic equipment may result!