Winter storage

[ronmarabito2002]

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"
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