General Vehicle Winter Storage Check List; Reactivating The Motor Home After Storage - Fleetwood Tioga 1988 Owner's Manual

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Install all protective caps:
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Water tank fill
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City water inlet cap
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Waste tank drain outlet cap
General Vehicle Winter Storage Check List
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Thoroughly service the motor home chassis as
discus.sed above.
Perform steps as listed under Inng-term Storage
check list.
Check engine coolant level and antifreeze pro-
tection. Drain and flush engine cooling system
and add antifreeze to protect the system to the
lowest expected storage temperature (at least
-~OOF).
Close and cover all vents to prevent entry of
snow or small animals and insects.
Service and winterize the AC generator (if
equipped) as outlined in the generator operating
. manual included in your Owner's Information
Peckage.
Check the sealant around all roof and body
seams and windows. Reseal if necessary. See
"SEALANT RENEWAL:' section. .
Lubricate all locks and hinges with light oil or
graphite.
If you expect to store the motor home for an
extended period, you may want to support the
weight of the motor home on appropriate
blocks or jack stands. This will take the weight
off the tires and reduce the formation of flat
spots. Do not use hollow core concrete blocks
for blocking. Cover the tires with cloth or card-
board. You may also choose to coat them with
a special tire dressing to reduce deterioration
from ultraviolet rays and weather. If you block
the vehicle this way, you may reduce tire
pressure to about 10-20 psi. Be sure to reinflate
the tires up to the specified pressure before you
remove the blocks or jack stands.
Winterize the LP gas system. Your LP dealer or
service station can perform this for you. Cover
the regulator to prevent moisture from enter-
ing and freezing in the vent opening.
During extended storage, charge and remove
both the vehicle and auxiliary batteries. Store
them in a cool, dry place, and check the charge
. and water level every 30 days.
Remove all perishables and canned goods.
Clean refrigerator, and prop door open to allow
circulation of air.
Remove, clean and replace air conditioner filters.
Cover the air conditioner shroud(s).
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Mask the windows on the inside to reduce Cur-
tain, drape, and carpet fading. .
Thoroughly clean the interior of· the motor
home, including carpets, counter tops, lavy, tub
& shower, and galley.
Remove batteries in clocks or other battery-
powered devices.
Remove snow accumulations as often as
possible.
Reactivating The Motor Home After Storage
If tha motor home was properly and carefully
prepared for storage, taking it out of storage will not
be difficult. You should not experience any but minor
surprises such as animal nests underneath or minor
body scratches, and of course dirt accumulations on
the outside. The following procedure check list
assumes that you stored the motor home with care.
If you didn't, and extensive freeze damage or other
seriOus deterioration has occurred, please consult your
dealer or an authorized Fleetwood Service Center for
advise.
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Thoroughly inspect the outside of the vehicle.
Inok for animal nests in wheel wells, under the
hood, or in other out of the way places.
Open all doors and
c~ompartments.
Check for
animal or insect intrusion, water damage, or
other deterioration.
Remove all appliance vent,ceiling vent and air
conditioner coverings. Be sure all furnace, water
heater, and refrigerator openings are clear and
free of debris or insect nests, webs, etc.
Check all chassis fluid levels - engine oil,
engine coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid,
transmission fluid, rear axle oil.
Check charge level in batteries. Refill and
recharge as necessary. Reinstall batteries if
necessary. Be sure cable ends and terminals
are clean and free of corrosion.
Check tire pressures. Reinflate to specified cold
pressure.
If the motor home has been stored on blocks
or jacks,· remove these.
. Disconnect vehicle air conditioner clutch wires.·
Turn AIC compressor by hand a few turns to
loosen the seal. If you can tum the compressor,
reconnect the wires. If the compressor cannot
be turned by hand, do not reconnect the clutch
wires, and do not operate the vehicle air con-
ditioner until the system Is checked by a
qualified air conditioning technician.
Remove masking from inside windows.