Storing Your Motorhome - Jayco ESCAPADE 2004 Owner's Manual

STORING YOUR MOTORHOME

To maintain your motorhome, follow these suggestions when the vehicle is being stored:
1. Drive the motorhome once every thirty days for thirty minutes to one hour.
2. Store the vehicle with full engine fluid levels.
3. Keep the fuel tank full to prevent condensation. In addition, adding fuel stabilizer will also
aid in preventing condensation.
4. Make sure the generator is properly maintained. Refer to the generator maintenance section.
5. Keep the battery charge levels in top condition. (Reference Chapter 4 for additional
information.)
6. Turn off the motorhome master battery switch.
Depending upon your area and where your recreation vehicle is stored, your motorhome may be a
target for damage from rodents and insects. To protect your motorhome, never leave food inside
the vehicle and make sure all surfaces are clean. You may want to place rodent control products in
the vehicle during periods of storage. Mice especially can do a tremendous amount of damage to
the drapes, cushions, etc. particularly in the winter months. Storing recreation vehicles in fields
make them particularly inviting to rodents. Periodically inspect your vehicle during storage and
seal off any areas which can offer an entry point to rodents or insects. Please remember to remove
any screens or tape you have used to seal openings before you use the motorhome again. Special
interest publications, such as articles and books offered through TL Enterprises (Trailer Life,
Motorhome, etc.) can offer you additional, practical advice on the proper storage of your vehicle.
Damage from rodents or insects are NOT covered under your Jayco Limited Warranty.
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