Winter storage

[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

[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

[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

[ronmarabito2002]

Ralph:

This needs to go into the files for reference.

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

[Fred Hulse]

We like to be ready to go at any time.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
===========================================

Yes indeed!
Be prepared!
My kinda guy.

Fred & Jeanne Hulse
Morristown Arizona
1997 Wanderlodge PT41

[ronmarabito2002]

Absolutely Fred:

I like imprompto outings. Have a hard time getting the wife to
see it the same way however. When planning trips too far in advance,
it always seems anticlimactic when the time arrives. It's much more
exiting when you just get in and go. (bg)

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Hulse"
wrote:
> We like to be ready to go at any time.
>
> R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
> ===========================================
>
> Yes indeed!
> Be prepared!
> My kinda guy.
>
> Fred & Jeanne Hulse
> Morristown Arizona
> 1997 Wanderlodge PT41

[Wallace Craig]

Mike, this time you will find me parked in Destinations RV park unless something
changes; we sold out place on SPI and will either take BB or rent condo. I
haven't negotiated this issue yet. Wallace & Faye Craig; Azle, Tx

mbulriss <mbulriss@...> wrote: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




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[John McGinnis]

Winter will be here before we want it so I'm looking for some
assistance. We have our bird under covered storage at an RV storage
facility but there is no electric hookup. I was wondering if someone
could give me suggestions as to how I could keep my batteries in
condition during the winter months. I thought about a solar maintainer
but don't know what I need? Any suggestions as to what system I should
use? I was thinking I would put it on the generator; my thought is if
I kept the generator battery maintained I could start the generator
then start the CAT after a warm up with the block heaters and juice to
the start up batteries. Any thoughts or suggestions?
John - 88FC35
Bird Brains
Louisville, KY

[Leroy Eckert]

Does the coach have a battery master shut off? If so, you could cut it off and
every week or so start the genset for a while to charge, then turn the master
off. If you used the coach in winter, the engine temps will be lower. I like
winter in our coach down South.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL
Royale Conversion
----- Original Message -----
From: John McGinnis
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 7:34 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Winter Storage


Winter will be here before we want it so I'm looking for some
assistance. We have our bird under covered storage at an RV storage
facility but there is no electric hookup. I was wondering if someone
could give me suggestions as to how I could keep my batteries in
condition during the winter months. I thought about a solar maintainer
but don't know what I need? Any suggestions as to what system I should
use? I was thinking I would put it on the generator; my thought is if
I kept the generator battery maintained I could start the generator
then start the CAT after a warm up with the block heaters and juice to
the start up batteries. Any thoughts or suggestions?
John - 88FC35
Bird Brains
Louisville, KY





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[John McGinnis]

There is the master cutoff under the dash and the electronic cutoff
in the overhead compartment. I usually keep the master cutoff in the
off position and not deal with the electronic cutoff. I currently
run the bus for an hour or so weekly or take it on a 20 - 30 mile
run. Todate we have been lucky no dead batteries (knock on wood) but
I know when the temp drops it will be harder to start. John McGinnis-8835FC

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
wrote:
>
> Does the coach have a battery master shut off? If so, you could cut
it off and every week or so start the genset for a while to charge,
then turn the master off. If you used the coach in winter, the engine
temps will be lower. I like winter in our coach down South.
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
> Royale Conversion
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: John McGinnis
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 7:34 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Winter Storage
>
>
> Winter will be here before we want it so I'm looking for some
> assistance. We have our bird under covered storage at an RV
storage
> facility but there is no electric hookup. I was wondering if
someone
> could give me suggestions as to how I could keep my batteries in
> condition during the winter months. I thought about a solar
maintainer
> but don't know what I need? Any suggestions as to what system I
should
> use? I was thinking I would put it on the generator; my thought
is if
> I kept the generator battery maintained I could start the
generator
> then start the CAT after a warm up with the block heaters and
juice to
> the start up batteries. Any thoughts or suggestions?
> John - 88FC35
> Bird Brains
> Louisville, KY
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>