Need advice re: monthly exercise...

sailor_lou wrote:

67Cutlass wrote:
Wow! I don't do any of that.

I just winterize it, drive it to storage and park it for the winter. I've been doing that for over 10 years and never had a problem with engine, transmission, generator, coach, ties or the chassis. No oil leaks, no water leaks and the generator works just fine come spring.

Come spring just crank it up and dewinterize it. For the remainder of the rving season when not using it, it just gets parked.

Since the mh is plugged in at storage, the only thing I do while it's parked is check the water level of the batteries about every six weeks.

:h

I'm with you with the addition of loosening the fan/serpentine belt (removes the load on all the belt driven components) and I also remove/store the batteries in my basement. I've done this for 7 years on the RV and 20+ years with various sailboats with no problems.

Lou
05 Travel Supreme Envoy

I know the ideal storage for the batteries is inside, but I really don't want to transport eight batteries from our storage to my garage at home. So that's why I leave the mh plugged in at storage. The inverter/charger maintains the house batteries and the Battery Minder takes care of the chassis batteries.

67Cutlass wrote:
Wow! I don't do any of that.

I just winterize it, drive it to storage and park it for the winter. I've been doing that for over 10 years and never had a problem with engine, transmission, generator, coach, ties or the chassis. No oil leaks, no water leaks and the generator works just fine come spring.

Come spring just crank it up and dewinterize it. For the remainder of the rving season when not using it, it just gets parked.

Since the mh is plugged in at storage, the only thing I do while it's parked is check the water level of the batteries about every six weeks.

:h

I'm with you with the addition of loosening the fan/serpentine belt (removes the load on all the belt driven components) and I also remove/store the batteries in my basement. I've done this for 7 years on the RV and 20+ years with various sailboats with no problems.

Lou
05 Travel Supreme Envoy

Wow! I don't do any of that.

I just winterize it, drive it to storage and park it for the winter. I've been doing that for over 10 years and never had a problem with engine, transmission, generator, coach, ties or the chassis. No oil leaks, no water leaks and the generator works just fine come spring.

Come spring just crank it up and dewinterize it. For the remainder of the rving season when not using it, it just gets parked.

Since the mh is plugged in at storage, the only thing I do while it's parked is check the water level of the batteries about every six weeks.

:h

When driving around turn on the dash AC, make sure they work well.

wa8yxm wrote:
For periods of one winter, I run the generator every month, I put the jacks down and leave 'em there. I either leave slides in or out depending on other factors, and I never put the key in the ignition.

HOWEVER:: BEFORE YOU PARK....

Stabilize your fuel Stabilize your fuel (Seafoam) and drive for at least a half hour to make sure the stabilized fuel is thought the system.

That is the only special thing I'd recommend.

That is VERY important.

You are probably doing more than most. Me, I'm afraid to turn anything on in the winter. If I do it might self destruct.

For periods of one winter, I run the generator every month, I put the jacks down and leave 'em there. I either leave slides in or out depending on other factors, and I never put the key in the ignition.

HOWEVER:: BEFORE YOU PARK....

Stabilize your fuel (Seafoam) and drive for at least a half hour to make sure the stabilized fuel is thought the system.

That is the only special thing I'd recommend.

I'd just exercise the generator and check the batteries. No need to start the chassis engine or any of the other stuff that often.

workhardplayharder wrote:
I check battery water, drain and refill the fresh tank with chlorinated water, run frig on gas, light water heater and stove.
I have a reminder set on my phone for the first of the month.

Good information! Had not thought of these checks. Also, I like the idea of a reminder on the Smart Phone.. Thanks!/ Larry

I check battery water, drain and refill the fresh tank with chlorinated water, run frig on gas, light water heater and stove.
I have a reminder set on my phone for the first of the month.