Winter storage

[mbulriss]

Ralph,

WHEW, what a list. Thank goodness I don't have to worry about that
stuff in San Antonio! 8^)

I did most of that list the first year I had the Bird and then
realized that it was a waste of time when you see *maybe* 24 hours
(cumulative) of freezing weather all winter - another good reason why
I no longer live in upstate NY!

I have the Bird in a garage and just leave it plugged in, so it's
always ready to go visit Wallace on SPI between Xmas and New Years.

Mike Bulriss
83 PT40 "Stagecoach" - For Sale
91 PT40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ralph L. Fullenwider"
wrote:
> Good morning to everyone:
>
> Ernie's post brought winterizing to mind this morning so I thought I
would
> put out a list of things on winterizing the Coaches.
>
> Properly preparing your vehicle for storage will lessen the
possibility of
> damage to the vehicle.
> Prepare the motor coach for vacancy just as you would if you were
leaving
> your house for an
> extended period:
> 1.Turn off the LP gas tank.
> 2.Have the vehicle chassis completely serviced and lubricated.Be sure
> radiator antifreeze
> protection level is sufficient for the lowest anticipated temperatures.
> 3.Fully charge the batteries.
> 4.Wash and wax the coach.
> 5.Inspect all seams and seals around the doors,windows,vents,and any
other
> joints.
> Replace or repair any that are damaged.
> 6.Close all windows and roof vents.Protect all appliance vent
openings from
> contamination
> by animals or insects (e.g.bird nests,wasp nests,etc.)tape generator
tail pipe.
> 7.Lubricate all door hinges and locks.
> 8.Clean the interior of the coach.Dirt and stains are more easily
removed
> when fresh.
> 9.Close shades to protect upholstery from sunlight.
> 10.Remove all perishables from cabinets and refrigerator.
> 11.Remove all foods and items that may cause odors.
> 12.Clean and defrost the refrigerator.Place an open box of baking soda
> inside the refrigerator
> to help absorb odors.
> 13.Prop refrigerator door open.
> 14.Turn the furnace thermostat to OFF.
> 15.Drain water heater,water tank and holding tank.
> 16. pour 2 cups of the "pink stuff" (winterizing solution) in each
drain to
> protect the P traps
> 17. Open the kitchen cabinet doors under the sink
> 18. Open the small door in the bath exposing the low water drain valve
> 19. If parked on concrete, place thin plastic cutting boards under
each tire
>
> These are just a few thing that I can think of, anyone have more to
add to
> this list?
>
> Safe travels,
>
> Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> Ralph's RV Solutions, Duncan, Oklahoma
> http://home.swbell.net/rlf47/index.htm