I will be storing my Motorhome in las Vegas for 5 months in the middle of the summer. Is there anything I need to do that the diesel does not go bad?? We will not be able to start it oranything. Could someone help me and give me advice Thanks

I would top it off and put a double dose of Bio-bore or some other brand of biocide in the tank and run it a few miles. While you'd probably be OK without it, it's cheap insurance against potentially many thousand of dollars in repairs.It would also be good for the batteries if you could put a maintainer (not a trickle charger) on them during storage.

DBakker, will the coach be under cover? Will you have an electrical connection?MM.

I do plan on removing the batteries and taking them home to keep them charged up

It will not be under cover and I will not have an electrical connection

ScottG wrote:I would top it off and put a double dose of Bio-bore or some other brand of biocide in the tank and run it a few miles. While you'd probably be OK without it, it's cheap insurance against potentially many thousand of dollars in repairs.It would also be good for the batteries if you could put a maintainer (not a trickle charger) on them during storage.Don't forget to run the generator to circulate the treated fuel through the generator fuel system also. Also you may want to plug the exhaust pipes to keep out critters.

Storing a Diesel Motorhome for 5 moths in Las Vegas

18 Replies

dkreuzen
Explorer
Feb 17, 2015
Store inside if at all possible. The sun and heat will ruin more that you think. Even if you cover the tires the heat alone will degrade them. I wouldn't worry about the fuel that much.
PF_PM
Explorer
Feb 16, 2015
Try Overton RV and Boat Storage. In Overton NV. Between Vegas and Mesquite.. Under cover !! Shaded storage is important in the summer ..
mdprince
Explorer
Feb 14, 2015
When I think of storing an RV in high heat, dry and sunny locations for that long - the first thing that comes to mind is SHADE !! Protection from the sun and the ridiculous outdoor and indoor temps. Me thinks, if I couldn't park it indoors, I would invest in a cover. JMHO
DBakker1
Explorer
Feb 14, 2015
Thanks for all the advice
Mr_Mark1
Explorer
Feb 13, 2015
The temperature can reach 110+ in Las Vegas (most of the summer). Protect the coach as much as possible.

You may not have a choice, but I would try for a covered or indoor spot. The damage to the paint and everything else will be accelerated.

Good luck,
MM.
timmac
Explorer
Feb 13, 2015
DBakker wrote:
It will not be under cover and I will not have an electrical connection

If your paying for storage than get a storage place that you can put it under a carport, the sun here in the summer is brutal..
rgatijnet1
Explorer III
Feb 13, 2015
If you have the covers over your roof vents that prevent rain from coming in, leave the vents open to allow a little of excess heat to escape.
Dogcliff
Explorer
Feb 13, 2015
You can help preserve your interior wood by filling large containers (think 18G rubbermaid) with water. After my last Tucson summer storage, there was just a little of the 50+ gallons I put out.

Cliff Addison
2003 Monaco Signature 42/Lower 48
2002 Winnebago Adverturer 32/ Anchorage AK
Nutinelse2do
Explorer
Feb 13, 2015
Cover your wipers, and use Reflex ( sp? ) in all the windows. Make sure the tires are covered too, and bungee them on really well so they don't go flying away in the scorching summer wind. If you have a shower skylight, cover that with Reflex also as well as your vents ( inside ).
vegasfoodguy
Explorer II
Feb 13, 2015
I add Biocide, add diesel fuel conditioner, then top off. Remove any soft packaged food (That might attract critters), turn off the battery cutoffs, close the drapes and forget about it.
If your batteries are in good shape, with no parasitic draw, you should be fine.

Terry