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SECTION 10
STORING YOUR MOTOR HOME
toxic RV antifreeze through the sys-
tem. This product is available from
your dealer and from most RV supply
stores. Follow directions on the con-
tainer to determine the correct
amount to use for your coach.
See "RV Antifreeze Water Line Win-
terization Systems" on page 10-4 for
instructions on filling with RV anti-
freeze.
If your coach is equipped with the op-
tional water heater by-pass valve, you
can fill the hot water lines with anti-
freeze solution without filling the wa-
ter heater tank. See Section 8 for
information on the by-pass valve.
CAUTION
Leave by-pass valve handle in NOR-
MAL FLOW position if draining
water and blowing out water lines.
Place in BYPASS position ONLY
when using antifreeze solution in
water lines.
16. Place a bucket beneath the sewage drain
valve outlet and re-drain the sewage and
waste holding tanks of any clean water that
entered during "blow-out" procedure.
Close dump valves to prevent valve shafts
from rusting and to prevent entry by rodents
and insects. Refit the dust cap onto the drain
outlet.
Your drainage and fresh water systems are now
totally winterized.
17. Have the vehicle chassis completely serviced
and lubricated. Be sure radiator antifreeze
protection level is sufficient for the lowest
anticipated temperatures.
18. Wash and wax the coach.
19. Inspect all seams and seals around doors,
windows, vents, and any other joints.
Replace or repair any that are damaged.
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Sealing materials and compounds can be
purchased from your dealer. Badly damaged
weather seals may need to be replaced by
your dealer.
20. Close all windows and roof vents. Protect all
appliance vent openings from contamination
by animals or insects (e.g. bird nests, wasp
nests, etc.)
21. Lubricate all door hinges and locks.
22. Clean the interior of the coach. Dirt and
stains are more easily removed when fresh.
23. Remove all foods and items that may cause
odors.
24. Clean and defrost the refrigerator. Leave the
door slightly ajar to allow any odors to dissi-
pate. Place an open box of baking soda
inside the refrigerator to help absorb odors.
25. Turn the furnace thermostat switch on the
bottom of the thermostat to OFF.
26. Fully charge the batteries. Batteries must
have at least 80% charge to survive freez-
ing temperatures and long period of non-
use. We recommend that you connect a bat-
tery charger or plug in the shoreline once a
month during long-term storage periods to
maintain battery charge and to avoid sulfat-
ing. If connecting a charge directly to batter-
ies, turn the Aux. Battery switch off to avoid
electrical arcing when attaching and detach-
ing charger clamps.
27. After charging batteries, turn the Aux. Bat-
tery Switch off to disconnect the batteries
and avoid parasitic drain.
NOTE: We do not recommend leaving the
shoreline plugged in continuously dur-
ing storage periods because the batter-
ies can lose electrolytic fluids and
become damaged from continuous
charging without periodic use. We rec-
ommend following regular battery in-
spection and maintenance, especially in
cold weather. See "Battery Mainte-
nance" in Section 6.
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