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2014 Holiday Rambler Travel Trailer
Exterior & Interior Care - 3
Inspect the roof at least twice a year.
Inspect for exterior sealant gaps of roof
seams, vents, skylights, sidewall seams,
roof air conditioners and windows.
If necessary, use proper sealants and
application procedures.
Brakes:
Brakes suffer during periods of storage. The
bare metal machined surfaces of brake drums
or rotors have only a light coating of dust from
the brake lining friction material. The brake
dust is the only thing protecting the metal
surfaces from rusting. Only regular brake
applications dry the moisture, preventing rust
on brake drums. During periods of non-use,
oxygen and moisture oxidize the machined
surfaces. Occasional use keeps these surfaces
from oxidizing. Rusty brake drum surfaces
permeate the brake lining upon the first few
applications, reducing friction action of the
lining.
Electric Motors:
Electric motors in the recreational vehicle
should be operated occasionally to help
lubricate and keep surfaces rotating freely.
These items include the roof air conditioners,
furnace and powered roof vent.
Winter Storage - Checklist
Plumbing Lines
- Drain and protect by
filling with approved RV antifreeze.
Fresh Water Tank
- Drain.
Body
- Clean and wax. Oil locks and
hinges. Repair roof seams as needed.
Countertop and Cabinets
- Wash with
mild soap and water.
Curtains
- Remove and clean
according to care specifications.
Windows
- To protect interior fabric
from fading, cover windows by pulling
blinds. Day/night shades should be
covered with a separate cover, such as
a sheet or a cut out template. Day/night
shades maintain shape better if stored
in the up position.
Holding Tank
- Drain and rinse. Close
valves.
LUBE:
Add a small amount of antifreeze to
waste holding tanks to keep valves and
gaskets lubricated.
Drain Traps
- Pour RV antifreeze
down all drains.
Refrigerator
- Remove items from
refrigerator/freezer and clean. Use
storage position to lock doors partially
open to reduce odor, mold and bacteria.
If equipped with an icemaker, drain
icemaker and icemaker tray. See
refrigerator OEM manual for more
detail.
Batteries
- Check, add distilled water
and recharge if needed. Disconnect
cables. Remove battery and store in a
cool dry place. Never park recreational
vehicle where battery cannot be
accessed.
Air Conditioner
- Remove the air
filters. Clean or replace.
Roof
- Keep clear of snow
accumulation or damage may occur.
Interior/Exterior
- Storing under
cover or indoors helps extend interior
and exterior life.
Storage - Removal
The following checklist pertains to items
or areas that should be checked before
operating or moving the recreational vehicle.
If the recreational vehicle was not properly
winterized, extensive freeze damage or other
serious deterioration may have occurred.
Consult a dealer or an authorized service
center for advice.
Thoroughly inspect the outside of
recreational vehicle. Look for animal
nests in the wheel wells or in other out
of the way places.
Remove all appliance flue vent covers,
ceiling vent covers and air conditioning
covers. Be sure the refrigerator openings
are free of debris, insect nests, webs, etc.
Open all doors and compartments.
Check for animal or insect intrusion,
water damage or other types of damage.
Check the state of charge of the
batteries. If necessary, fill Liquid Lead
Acid (LLA) cells with distilled water
only. Charge as necessary. Inspect the
cable ends and terminals. They should
be secure and free of corrosion.
Check the operation of tail light, turn
signals, back-up lights, license plate
light and emergency flashers.
Drain, sanitize and flush the fresh
water system as outlined in the Water
Section. Inspect the sewer drain hose
and connections for leaks. Replace if
necessary.
