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16 STORING YOUR RV
All systems, components and appliances should be
inspected and repaired prior to storage.
Checklist:
1. Fill fuel tanks to reduce excessive build-up of
moisture in the fuel tanks.
2. Check coolant level and add anti-freeze if re-
quired, to protect to the lowest expected tem-
perature during storage.
3. Change engine oil to the recommended viscosity
to aid cold weather starting.
4. Check the transmission and generator moror s for
oil leaks.
5. Park motorhome as level as possible, end to end
and side to side.
6. Ensure that batteries are fully charged, then dis-
connect both the main and auxiliary batteries. For
maximum battery life recharge monthly.
7. Wash motorhome. If exposed to road salts, the
exterior and underside should be thoroughly
washed and ushed.
8. Remove all perishables and anything which may
freeze (canned goods, medicine, etc.). Leave
the refrigerator door open. Be sure controls are
turned o.
9. Drain the holding tanks, toilet and fresh water
system. Deodorize and allow to dry. Turn o the
water heater. Drain fresh water tank and water
heater. Winterize (to store) water system as de-
tailed in Water System Winterization on page 17-2.
10. Remove the water purier lter and put it inside
where it will not freeze.
11. Turn o LP gas tank valve.
12. Make sure all appliance valves and thermostats
are turned o.
13. Check engine transmission and motor generator
(if equipped) for evidence of oil leaks.
14. Before moving, run engine at least two minutes
with the transmission selector in park position.
COMMANDER / EMBASSY
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16 STORING YOUR RV
All systems, components and appliances should be
inspected and repaired prior to storage.
Checklist:
1. Fill fuel tanks to reduce excessive build-up of
moisture in the fuel tanks.
2. Check coolant level and add anti-freeze if re-
quired, to protect to the lowest expected tem-
perature during storage.
3. Change engine oil to the recommended viscosity
to aid cold weather starting.
4. Check the transmission and generator moror s for
oil leaks.
5. Park motorhome as level as possible, end to end
and side to side.
6. Ensure that batteries are fully charged, then dis-
connect both the main and auxiliary batteries. For
maximum battery life recharge monthly.
7. Wash motorhome. If exposed to road salts, the
exterior and underside should be thoroughly
washed and ushed.
8. Remove all perishables and anything which may
freeze (canned goods, medicine, etc.). Leave
the refrigerator door open. Be sure controls are
turned o.
9. Drain the holding tanks, toilet and fresh water
system. Deodorize and allow to dry. Turn o the
water heater. Drain fresh water tank and water
heater. Winterize (to store) water system as de-
tailed in Water System Winterization on page 17-2.
10. Remove the water purier lter and put it inside
where it will not freeze.
11. Turn o LP gas tank valve.
12. Make sure all appliance valves and thermostats
are turned o.
13. Check engine transmission and motor generator
(if equipped) for evidence of oil leaks.
14. Before moving, run engine at least two minutes
with the transmission selector in park position.
COMMANDER / EMBASSY
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