Storage; Storage Checklists; Short-Term Storage (Less Than 60 Days) - Fleetwood 2015 Excursion 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
(Less than 60 Days)
1 . Wash the motor home exterior and under-
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
pressure .
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 refrigera-
tor and galley cabinets . Block refrigera-
tor 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
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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