Winter storage
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09-14-2005, 04:12
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Winter storage
Since I am fortunate enough to live where the weather isn't too
severe, I leave my electric heaters on a 60 degree setting and do not drain anything. If it looks like we will get below freezing for any extended period of 12 hours or more, we treat the holdding tanks with anti-freeze. No need on the water or water heater because they are inside with protection of the electric heaters. We like to be ready to go at any time. R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40 Moderator --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ralph L. Fullenwider" > 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 |
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Winter storage - Ralph L. Fullenwider - 09-14-2005, 00:43
Winter storage - mbulriss - 09-14-2005, 04:09
Winter storage - ronmarabito2002 - 09-14-2005 04:12
Winter storage - ronmarabito2002 - 09-14-2005, 04:13
Winter storage - Fred Hulse - 09-14-2005, 07:16
Winter storage - ronmarabito2002 - 09-14-2005, 07:38
Winter storage - Wallace Craig - 09-14-2005, 10:10
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