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SECTION 10
STORING YOUR MOTOR HOME
Washer/Dryer Winterizing
1. Turn off the hot and cold water faucets to the
machine and disconnect the hoses. (Tie or
wire up the hoses to the faucets to keep them
from dropping down behind the machine.)
2. Set the machine to fill on regular cycle and
WARM wash.
3. Turn the machine On for a few minutes so it
can take in any water left in the hoses. (Lift
the hoses at this time to be sure no water is
trapped in low spots of the hose.)
4. Turn the machine Off.
5. Advance the wash time to SPIN cycle and
turn the machine On to pump out as much
water as possible.
6. Turn the machine Off again.
7. Place a bath towel or shallow container
beneath the drain/lint filter door on the lower
front of the machine to catch water. Then
remove the filter to drain any water left in
the bottom of the machine.
8. Reinstall the filter correctly to assure that it
does not leak water.
9. Optional - If you wish to add RV antifreeze
to ensure safety of the washer pump, add
about a gallon of non-toxic RV water system
antifreeze to the washer drum and rerun the
SPIN cycle to fill the pump and lower cavi-
ties with the solution.
10. Turn the machine Off. Washer winterizing is
now complete.
NOTE: Remember to reconnect the washer sup-
ply hoses when placing the coach back
into service.
REMOVAL FROM
STORAGE
1. Completely air out the motor home.
2. Have the entire LP gas system checked for
leaks.
3. Check window operation.
4. Check cabinet and door hinges. Lubricate
with penetrating oil, if necessary.
5. Close all faucets and drain valves that are
open. If necessary, reconnect toilet water line
10-6
and close flush valve.
6. Add a few gallons of water to the fresh water
tank and check for leaks especially at junc-
tions. Also make sure all hangers and sup-
ports are securely in place. Sanitize the water
system as outlined under "Disinfecting the
Fresh Water System" in Section 7.
7. Check operation of all faucets to be sure fau-
cet washers have not hardened during stor-
age.
8. Check sealing valve in the toilet for proper
operation and lubricate with silicone spray.
9. Add water to the holding tank using the toilet
flush pedal. Check to be sure dump valve
seals tightly.
10. Check around all appliances for obstructions
and ensure that all vent openings are clear.
11. Start refrigerator and check for proper cool-
ing.
12. Clean paneling and counter surfaces and
apply a thin coat of wax.
13. Replace batteries if necessary and check out
electrical system to make sure all lights and
electrical components operate.
14. Check tires for proper cold inflation pres-
sure.
15. After washing accumulated winter grime
from the vehicle, it is important to carefully
inspect the seams and sealants for separation
or cracks that may have appeared around the
window frames, vents and any other joints.
Re-sealing is quite simple and the material is
quickly and easily applied. Appropriate com-
pounds are available from your dealer. Also
inspect weather seals around doors, etc., and
if necessary, have a dealer replace immedi-
ately.
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