Reactivating The Moto; Home After Storage - Fleetwood Bounder 1987 Owner's Manual

rays and weather. If you block the vehicle this
way, you may reduce tire pressure to about
10-20 psi. Be sure to reinflate the tires up to the
specified pressure before you remove the blocks
. or jack stands.
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Winterize the LP gas system. Your LP dealer or
service station can perform this for you. Cover
the regulator to prevent moisture from entering
and freezing in the vent opening.
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During extended storage, charge and remove
both the vehicle and auxiliary batteries. Store
them in a cool, dry place, and check the charge
and water level every 30 days.
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Remove all perishables and canned goods.
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Clean refrigerator,·and prop door open to allow
circulation of air.
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Remove, clean and replace air conditioner filters.
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Cover the air conditioner shroud(s).
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Mask the windows on the inside to reduce cur-
tain, drape, and carpet fading.
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Thoroughly clean the interior of the motor home,
including carpets, counter tops, lavy, tub &
shower, and galley.
• Remove batteries in clocks or other battery-
powered devices.
* Remove snow accumulations as often as
possible.
REACTIVATING THE MOTOR HOME AFTER
STORAGE
If the motor home was properly and carefully
prepared for storage, taking it out of storage will not
be difficult. You should not experience any but minor
surprises such as animal nests underneath or minor
body scratches, and of course dirt accumulations on
the outside. The following procedure checklist
assumes that you stored the motor home with care.
If you didn't, and extensive freeze damage or other
serious deterioration has occurred, please consult your .
dealer or an authorized Fleetwood Service Center for
advice.
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Thoroughly. inspect the outside· of .the vehicle.
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hood, or In other out of the way places.
• Open all doors. and compartments. Check: for
animal or insect. intrusion, water damage, or
other deterioration;
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Remove all appliance vent, ceiling Ve'nt and air
conditioner coverings. Be sure all furnace, water
!leater, and refrigerator openings are 'clear and
free of debris or insect nests, webs,. etc.
• Check tire pressures. Reinflate to specified cold
pressure.
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• Check charge level in batteries. Refill and
recharge as necessary. Reil1stall batteries if
necessary. Be sure cable ends and terminals are
clean and free of corrosion .
• Check all chassis fluid levels-engine oil, engine
coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid,
transmission fluid, rear axle oil.
* If the motor home has been stored on blocks or
jacks, remove these.
* Disconnect vehicle air conditioner clutch wires.
Turn AIC compressor by hand a few turns to
loosen the seal. If you can turn the compressor,
reconnect the wires. If the compressor cannot
be turned by hand, do not reconnect the clutch
wires, and do not operate the vehicle air condi-
tioner until the system is checked by a qualified
air conditioning technician.
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Remove masking from inside windows.
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Open vents and windows for ventilation.
• Be sure all 12-volt DC and 1 20-volt AC circuit
breakers are off.
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Start engine. Check instruments for proper
readings. If oil pressure indicator does not in-
dicate sufficient oil pressure, shut down engine
immediately. Have problem diagnosed by your
dealer, or other qualified chassis technician.
• Be sure all other engine instruments indicate pro-
per readings. Run engine up to operating
temperature.' Shut engine down. Check all fluids.
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Top.offifnecessary.
• During engine run, check the operation of
headlights, taillights, turn signals, backup lights,
clearance lights, license plate light, emergency
flashers. Operate the vehicle air conditioner.
• Drain, flush, and .sanitize the fresh water system
as outlined in the "PLUMBING" section.
• Drain the holding tanks as outlined in the
"PLUMBING" section. Inspect the' draii, hose for
leaks. Replace.if necessary-repairs are usually
not effective.
• Install a new water purifier cartridge.
• Operate all faucets and fixturell!)) theJrCill!J! )IIIater
system. Check for leaks at all joints and fittings.
'Repair if necessary. ',.,""
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* Inspect the 1-P gas system. Remove the regulator
cover, check for damage. Inspect all pipes and
fittings in the system. Check for leaks as outlined
in the "LP GAS" section. If the LP tank shows
sings of rust or corrosion, sand and paint it as
necessary.
• Turn on 12-volt DC circuit breakers and inspect
fuses. Operate all 12-volt lights and accessories.
• Install new batteries in battery-operated devices.
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