Winterization - Outdoors RV Mountain Series Owner's Manual

Storage and Winterization
Long-Term Storage (Over 60 days)
1. Perform all steps as required for short-term storage.
2. Operate air conditioner to lubricate compressor seals.
3. Remove and clean or replace (if damaged) air conditioner filter. Cover the air conditioner
exterior shroud to prevent insect nest build-up.
4. To help preserve the tires, park each tire on a piece of plywood about 12 inches square.
5. Cover the windows on the inside with foil, cardboard, paper, or equivalent, to reduce color
fading of blinds and interior fabrics.
6. Remove the batteries in battery operated devices.
7. Check tire inflation every 30 days. Maintain maximum rated cold inflation pressure.
8. Check the sealant around all roof, floor and body seams and windows. Reseal if necessary.
9. Lubricate all locks and hinges.
10. If your RV is equipped with a gasoline generator it is advised that any fuel in the gas tank either
be drained, used up, or add a quality fuel stabilizer additive to maintain fuel quality and reduce
potential contamination of destabilized fuel.
11. Remove high grass or weed growth if the RV is parked on dirt. Caution should always be taken
to prevent rodent intrusion when parked in remote areas. The RV should be checked periodically
for any signs of pest intrusion.

WINTERIZATION

Thoughtful planning and preparation for the winter season can help eliminate equipment failures and
breakdowns and can extend the life of your RV and its systems. Your dealer can advise you concerning
specific winterization procedures and products for your climate area or the areas in which you will be
storing your RV. Winterization may not be entirely necessary dependent upon your climate conditions.
Your dealer may also provide winterization service for all appliance and systems in the RV. The
following checklist is provided if you prefer to perform winterization yourself.
1. Service and winterize the generator (if equipped) as outlined in the generator operating manual
included in your owner information packet.
2. Winterize all appliances as outlined in the appliances operating manual.
3. Remove snow accumulations as often as possible.
 While measures are taken at the factory to prevent areas of potential
rodent or pest intrusion, any damage to the interior or exterior of
your RV due to rodent or pest caused intrusion is not covered under
warranty. Extra measures must be taken to prevent rodent intrusion.
 In the event of inclement weather conditions such as hail, hurricane,
lightning, etc. you must take extra precautions to protect your RV
investment. Damage resulting from this type of inclement weather is
not covered under warranty.
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