Motor Home Storage; Storage Checklists; Short-Term Storage; Long-Term Storage - Fleetwood Tioga Walkbout 1995 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 additional suggestions suitable
to your climate and storage conditions, particularly
extremes of hot and cold.
Short-Term Storage
(Less Than 60 Days)
o
Wash the motor home exterior and underside.
Hose off accumulations of mud and road salts.
o
Thoroughly clean the interior of the motor
home, Including carpets, counter tops, lavy,
tub and shower, and galley.
o
Inflate tires to maximum rated cold pressure.
o
Park the motor home as level as possible front
to rear and side to side. Block wheels front and
rear, and leave the parking brake OFF.
o
Check the charge in the battery. Recharge as
necessary.
o
Remove battery cables. Refer to Chassis
Owner's Manual for proper removal and In-
stallation sequence. Clean terminals, top and
sides of batteries and battery boxes. Reinstali
cables, dress with a plastic ignition spray.
o
Usebatterydisconnectswitch/es, if equipped.
o
Drain holding tanks, toilet, and fresh water
tank.
o
Turn off water pump and water heater master
switches.
o
Turn off LP gas at tank valve.
o
Turn off refrigerator and furnace.
o
Turn off all range and oven burner valves and
pilot valves (if equipped).
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STORAGE
o
Remove all perishables from refrigerator and
galiey cabinets. Block refrigerator open to
reduce odor buildup. An open box or tray of
baking soda in the refrigeratorwill help absorb
odors.
o
Open closet doors, drawers, and cabinets so
air can circulate.
o
Slightly open (1/4') roof vents, at front and
rear for ventilation. If the motor home is being
stored below freezing, close and cover all
vents to prevent entry of snow or small ani-
mals and Insects.
o
Close and lock all windows. Be sure vent fan
and range hood fan switches are off.
o
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.
o
Cap orclose holding tank drain, city water inlet
and fresh water fill spout.
o
Turn off all radios, TVs, interior and exterior
lights.
o
Close curtains and/or mini-blinds, and pull
shades.
o
Disconnectthe 120-voltpowercord, and store
in compartment.
o
Covertireswith cioth, plywood, or aftermarket
tire covers.
o
Prepare generator (if equipped). Refer to
Generator Operating Manual included in
your Owner's Information Package.
o
Run the engine for about 15 minutes every 30
days. Turn the vehicle air conditioner ON dur-
ing this run. Check engine oil, transmission
fluid and coolant levels.
Long-Term Storage
(Over 60 Days)
o
Perform all steps as required for short-term
storage.