Exterior Care
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Winterizing / RV Storage Preparation
To help prevent problems, prepare your RV for extended periods
of non-use. This will also make it easier to get your RV ready for
the next camping trip or season.
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In colder climates,
BEFORE storing for the winter,
be sure your RV’s plumbing system is properly
Winterized
to prevent costly freeze-ups.
1. CHECK your roof and other surfaces for any damage or
potential leaks that could go unnoticed until it is too late.
2. CLOSE all windows and roof vents.
3. TURN OFF 12-volt DC/120-volt AC/propane
to the refrigerator; defrost and clean.
4. USE crumpled newspaper or open boxes of baking soda
in the refrigerator to eliminate odors during storage.
5. SHUT OFF the propane cylinder valve(s).
6. COVER all external outlets/vents (furnace, exhaust, etc.)
to prevent mice or other rodents from entering.
7. COVER the roof air conditioner (if so equipped).
8. DISCONNECT 120-volt AC power to the RV.
9. DO NOT use the leveling legs during storage.
10. DRAIN all water lines.
11. FLUSH,
then
DRAIN
ALL
holding tanks; fresh water,
gray water, black water and the water heater.
12. DISCONNECT the battery cables from the auxiliary battery
terminals & REMOVE all batteries from the RV.
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Store batteries in a place where they will not freeze.
If a battery is frozen, it will no longer hold a proper charge.
13. WASH the interior and the exterior of your RV thoroughly.
14. STORE your RV indoors, under a roof or purchase a
breathable
cover for use during storage.
15. TO PREVENT weather checking and other UV damage,
cover tires that are exposed to sunlight.
Snow removal
During the storage period, remove snow from the top of your
RV to prevent damage to the unit’s structure.
Excessive snow, 8" or
more, or ice, 2" or more,
places excessive weight
on the RV roof. Remove
excessive snow or ice as
needed. Care MUST be
exercised to not damage
the roof material when
removing snow & ice.
Excessive weight can
damage the roof, seals, etc.
Water leaks and poor fit or
operation are the results of
this damage.
NOTICE
Damage from
birds, rodents,
insect, etc., is NOT
covered under the
Limited Base Warranty and
Limited Structural Warranty
applicable to your RV.
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