In Winter Storage, Should I Run Engine?
The MH is currently sitting at RV campgrounds with both battery disconnects on. I was told by previous owner he would start his occasionally during storage. I thought this isn't good unless you drive ...
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One more opinion to NOT start it and let it just idle. If you can take it out on the road for 15-20 miles to get it up to normal operating temperature, then yes, by all means do it. But to just let it idle for a short period of time may do more harm than good, for all the reasons stated earlier...moisture, cold start and not enough load to fully circulate lubricants, etc, etc., etc. I used to crank my Harley in the winter and let it run for a while until I rebuilt the engine and saw some piston and head damage that might have been attributed to doing just that.
As far as winter storage and battery conditioning, I store mine under a shed at a storage lot with no shore power. I winterize with the pink antifreeze, park it, put down the stabilizers and level it, turn off and open the fridge door, crack the roof vents, shut/lock the door and bins, and turn off the two battery switches under the hood. Three months later, I reverse everything, start her up and bring her home for a good wash/cleaning before re-packing and heading out.
As far as winter storage and battery conditioning, I store mine under a shed at a storage lot with no shore power. I winterize with the pink antifreeze, park it, put down the stabilizers and level it, turn off and open the fridge door, crack the roof vents, shut/lock the door and bins, and turn off the two battery switches under the hood. Three months later, I reverse everything, start her up and bring her home for a good wash/cleaning before re-packing and heading out.
