small amount of antifreeze to run into the holding tank. Open and close the exterior hose
faucet to fill lines with antifreeze. When finished, remove hose and adapter from water
pump and reconnect original inlet line to pump.
Winter Storage Check List
• Plumbing Lines - Drain and protect by filling with approved RV antifreeze.
• Water Heater - Drain.
• Toilet - Drain and hold pedal down until antifreeze appears in bowl.
• Fresh Water Tank - Drain.
• Body - Clean and wax. Oil locks and hinges. Repair roof seams as needed.
After each snowfall remove heavy wet snow accumulation with a push broom.
• Tires - Block up motor home with wooden blocks or manufactured jack-stands
on a hard level surface. Partially deflate tires. Cover tires to protect against
sunlight.
• Countertop and Cabinets - Wash with mild soap and water.
• Curtains - Remove and clean according to care specifications.
• Windows - To protect interior fabric from fading, cover windows by pulling
blinds, closing shades or use a separate cover such as a sheet.
• Holding Tank - Drain and rinse. Close valves. Add a small amount of
antifreeze to keep valves and gaskets lubricated.
• Drain Traps - Pour a cup of RV antifreeze down all drains.
• Batteries - Add distilled water and recharge if needed. Disconnect cables.
Remove batteries and store them in a cool dry place. Check and recharge as
needed.
• Refrigerator - Clean and leave both doors propped open. Cover exterior panels
and roof vents.
• Air Conditioner - Remove air filters and clean or replace. Cover shroud.
• Roof must be kept clear of snow accumulation or damage may occur.
Opening Motor Home Check List
If the motor home was properly and carefully prepared for storage, taking it out
of storage will not be difficult. The following procedure check list assumes that you
stored your motor home properly. If you didn’t, and extensive freeze damage or other
serious deterioration has occurred, consult your dealer or an authorized service center
for advice.
• Thoroughly inspect outside of motor home. Look for animal nests in wheel
wells, furnace vent, water heater vent, or in other out of the way places.
• Remove all appliance vents, ceiling vents and air conditioning covers. Be sure
all furnace, water heater and refrigerator openings are free of debris, insect
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