Holiday Navigator 2003 Owner's Manual page 123

• If AC power is not available turn the chassis battery disconnect
switch OFF.
• If possible, store the motorhome inside a storage building.
• If stored outside, inspect all seams and seals for possible leakage.
• Store the motorhome with a full fuel tank to minimize moisture
condensing at top of fuel tank.
• Vents and windows should be closed to prevent wind driven rain
entrance.
• Tires should be stored at maximum inflation pressure.
• A full interior inspection for water leaks should be made bi-monthly,
inspecting behind all cabinet doors and drawers.
Long term storage of the motorhome can be defined as leaving a motorhome
unattended for a period of thirty days or more. A motorhome requires protection
from the elements just as a house or a car would. When left out in the environment
without proper storage or maintenance, a motorhome, house or car is vulnerable
to the moisture and oxidation processes inherent in the environment.
There are preventative measures which should be taken and preferable
situations to use when storing a motorhome. Such measures will aid in
protecting and preventing a motorhome from the damaging effects caused by
an accumulation of moisture.
NOTE: The natural process of moisture in the air condensing
will occur with temperature changes of 30º F or more in one
day. Humidity readings of 60% or greater will allow the
accumulated moisture to remain for extended periods of time.
If the motorhome is stored in a location where AC power is not available:
• Turn off all the appliances.
• Turn off the battery cut-off switch.
• If possible, situate the motorhome so the batteries remain accessible.
This allows a battery to be charged or replaced without moving
the motorhome.
• Charge the batteries to a full state of charge.
• Turn the main battery disconnects to OFF.
• When stored outside, use the available DC Volt meters to make a
quick reference check of the batteries while the motorhome is in
storage. If the motorhome is stored outside, solar panels may
offset the parasitic loads.
• Preventative measures should be used if the voltage readings are low.
When using preventative measures, taking the motorhome out of
storage or moving the motorhome in case of an emergency is a
much easier process.
NOTE: Batteries in a low state of charge will readily freeze.
Freezing will damage the battery.
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