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5. Fully charge the batteries. Batteries must
have at least 80% charge to survive
freezing temperatures and long period of
non-use. We recommend that you connect a
battery charger or plug in the shoreline once a
month during long-term storage periods to
maintain battery charge and to avoid
sulfating. If connecting a charger directly to
batteries, turn the Aux/Coach Battery Switch
off to avoid electrical arcing when attaching
and detaching charge clamps.
NOTE: We do not recommend leaving the
shoreline plugged in continuously during
storage periods because the batteries
can lose electrolytic fluids and become
damaged from continuous charging
without periodic use. We recommend
following regular battery inspection and
maintenance especially in cold weather.
See "Battery Care" in the Electrical
section.
6. After charging batteries, turn the Aux/Coach
Battery Switch off to disconnect the batteries
and avoid parasitic* drain.
* Parasitic battery drain is the gradual drain
by items connected directly to battery power
such as clocks, radio memory, and the
engine computer.
7. Have the vehicle chassis completely serviced
and lubricated. Be sure radiator antifreeze
protection level is sufficient for the lowest
anticipated temperatures.
8. Wash and wax the coach.
9. Inspect all seams and seals around doors,
windows, vents, and any other joints. Replace
or repair any that are damaged. Sealing
materials and compounds can be purchased
from your dealer. Badly damaged weather
seals may need to be replaced by your dealer.
10. Close all windows and roof vents. Protect all
appliance vent openings from contamination
by animals or insects (e.g. bird nest, wasp
nests, etc.)
11. Lubricate all door hinges and locks.
12. Clean the interior of the coach. Dirt and stains
are more easily removed when fresh.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
13. Follow "Vehicle - Leaving in Storage"
suggestion in chassis owner's manual
included in your InfoCase.
If you are storing your vehicle through the
winter, or in cold climates, extra preparations
must be made to protect equipment and systems
that can be damaged by freezing temperatures.
See Winterizing Procedures in Plumbing section.
VEHICLE STORAGE –
REMOVAL
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. Add a few gallons of water to the fresh water
tank and turn on the water pump to check for
leaks, especially at fittings.
6. Open all faucets in turn to release trapped air
and check to be sure faucet washers have not
hardened during storage.
7. Sanitize the water system as outlined under
"Disinfecting Your Fresh Water System" in
Section 7 - Plumbing, then open all drain
valves and flush the waterlines thoroughly
with fresh water.
(Refer to the "Drain Valve Locations" chart at
the end of Section 7 - Plumbing for valve
locations on your model).
8. After flushing fresh waterlines, install a new
water filter cartridge on the galley sink water
filter and/or full-coach water filtration system
(if equipped). See appropriate filter
installation instructions in Section 7 -
Plumbing.
NOTE: Always purge a new filter with clean
running water before using. See filter
manufacturer's directions included with
the filter cartridge.
9. Check the toilet for proper operation.
10. Add water to the holding tank using the toilet
flush pedal and galley sink faucet. Check to be
sure dump valves seal tightly.
SECTION 10 –
10-9
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