Storage; Storage Checklists; Short-Term Storage (Less Than 60 Days) - Fleetwood 2012 Discovery Owner's Manual

STORAGE CHECKLISTS

The following checklists will help you perform
the steps necessary to prepare your motor home
for storage. Use the checklist that applies to the
storage conditions you anticipate.
These checklists do not include every detail
required, and you may want to expand them to
suit your needs. Contact your dealer for addi-
tional suggestions suitable to your climate and
storage conditions, particularly extremes of
hot and cold.
Short-Term Storage
1. Wash the motor home exterior and under-
(Less Than 60 Days)
side. Hose off accumulations of mud and
road salts.
2. Thoroughly clean the interior of the motor
home, including carpets, counter tops, lavy,
tub and shower, and galley.
3. Inflate tires to maximum rated cold pres-
sure.
4. Park the motor home as level as possible
front to rear and side to side. Block wheels
front and rear. Put transmission in park and
set the parking brake.
5. Check the charge in the battery. Recharge
as necessary.
6. Disconnect battery cables. Refer to Chassis
Operator's Manual for proper removal and
installation sequence. Clean terminals, top
and sides of batteries and battery boxes.
Reinstall cables, dress with a battery termi-
nal spray.
7. Use battery disconnect switch/es, if
equipped.
8. Drain black, gray and potable water tanks.
9. Winterize, if appropriate. (See
Winterization section in this manual.)
10. Turn off water pump and water heater
switches.
11. Turn off Propane at tank valve.
12. Turn off refrigerator and furnace.
13. Turn off range and oven burner valves and
pilot valves (if equipped).
14. Remove all perishables from refrigerator
and galley cabinets. Block refrigerator
door(s) open to reduce odor buildup. An
open box or tray of baking soda in the
refrigerator will help absorb odors.
15. Open closet doors, drawers, and cabinets so
air can circulate.
16. In warm or hot climates, slightly open
(suggested - ⁄ ") roof vents for ventilation.
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In cold climates, close and cover all vents
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to prevent entry of snow, etc.
17. Close and lock all windows. Be sure vent
fan and range hood fan switches are off.
18. Cover exterior appliance vents (water
heater, furnace, range hood, refrigerator) to
prevent insects from getting in. Be sure to
remove all covering material before using
appliances or vents.
19. Cap or close holding tank drain, city water
inlet and fresh water fill spout.
20. Turn off all radios, TVs, interior and exte-
rior lights.
21. Close curtains and/or mini-blinds, and pull
shades.
22. Disconnect and store the 120-volt power
cord.
23. Cover tires with cloth, plywood, or after-
market tire covers.
24. Prepare generator. Refer to generator oper-
ating manual included in your Owner's
Information Package.
25. Run the engine for about 15 minutes every
30 days. Turn the vehicle air conditioner
ON during this run. Check engine oil,
transmission fluid and coolant levels.

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