How long can a DP sit until problems Set-In?
I’ve read a number of messages talking about diesel coaches that sat around too long without use. This caused tires to suffer from dry rot, seal problems, fuel problems and all kinds of maladies from...
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If properly stored, both a diesel and a gasoline engine can sit for a long time. The type of engine makes zero difference, if they are properly stored.
If, they are just parked, and not prepared, with the newer fuels, both diesel and gasoline will start to break down after a few months.
To properly store an engine, the intake and exhaust needs to be sealed. The fuel needs to have a stabilizer mixed and circulated throughout the entire fuel system.
After that, you are now talking about things that applies to all coaches. For a coach to be road worthy(not a piece of construction equipment that is used off road) the tires will deteriorate, wiring can be rodent eaten, and various other aspects of the rig can and will go downhill. If stored outside, especially in a hot sun baked environment, any sealant or coating used on the roof could be close to failure. The AC units and generator could be infested with insects, and rodents could now inhabit all compartments within the structure.
I have dealt with vehicles that have sat for 40-50 years and the engine is usually the last of the problems, especially if it was somewhat prepared to be stored.
If, they are just parked, and not prepared, with the newer fuels, both diesel and gasoline will start to break down after a few months.
To properly store an engine, the intake and exhaust needs to be sealed. The fuel needs to have a stabilizer mixed and circulated throughout the entire fuel system.
After that, you are now talking about things that applies to all coaches. For a coach to be road worthy(not a piece of construction equipment that is used off road) the tires will deteriorate, wiring can be rodent eaten, and various other aspects of the rig can and will go downhill. If stored outside, especially in a hot sun baked environment, any sealant or coating used on the roof could be close to failure. The AC units and generator could be infested with insects, and rodents could now inhabit all compartments within the structure.
I have dealt with vehicles that have sat for 40-50 years and the engine is usually the last of the problems, especially if it was somewhat prepared to be stored.
