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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Joe, you asked a great question! When I’m not in the Southwest for the winner, I store my motorhome along side my stick built house and my RV is plugged into my 50 amp plug in. This is just what I do Joe because it works for me! I change oil in my coach so the crankcase is sitting in fresh oil. I have a solar trickle charger that charges my coach batteries (two batteries) My engine compartment battery does not have a trickle charge so I start it once a week. I drive my coach 20-30 miles the purpose for this is to have the engine oil circulating thru the engine, and the water system circulating. And it warms up the oil in the rear differential and transmission. Anywhere, else I might not go thru all this, but in Western Washington State it rains a lot the humidity is around 88% so everything is just damp! So I guess what I’m trying to say is I’m anti condensation! Also, Joe while in storage I leave my leveling jacks down to take weight off the tires and I use wood, rubber or plastic between the tires and the ground. Good Luck to you on whatever you choose to do! I also use a dehumidifier to keep moisture off my front windshield, If I don’t do this then water will drip down on to my inside windshield bracket holder and rust it out. Drier climates this is not necessary. Rooster
