I have a 2013 Ram 3500 Diesel. I want to store it in my shop this year in WA where it can get as low as -5 degrees. Mind you, it's not that cold all winter but it can get that low inside the shop. I have never stored a vehicle over winter in a cold area and I was wondering if any of you have experience with this process. It is a diesel with two batteries so please give me an Idea of what I should be doing. It will be stored for 6 months from October to Early May. Thanks in advance.

Get a battery maintainer and keep it plugged in, all the time. There are parasitic loads that will slowly kill the battery. You only need one, the batteries are wired together. If you can't power them inside the shop, bring them somewhere you can get power to do it. My 2004 went 10 years on the original batteries doing that.

I would make sure you have a full tank of fuel and make sure it's conditioned with any one of several brands of Diesel Fuel Stabilizer. You need it full to limit water forming due to temp changes.

Skip the maintainer. Make sure all fluids are topped off and the batteries are fully charged. Remove BOTH negative leads.For extra insurance, put blocks under the frame so that there is no weight on the tires.

theoldwizard1 wrote:Skip the maintainer. Make sure all fluids are topped off and the batteries are fully charged. Remove BOTH negative leads.For extra insurance, put blocks under the frame so that there is no weight on the tires.If you disconnect the batteries, then the computer won't remember anything. Wise?

USE the maintainer,keeps things fresh. fill tank just for kicks put a bit of fuel maintainer in and kiss her good night.

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ScottG
Nomad
Sep 12, 2022
Use the maintainer and Biocide.
midnightsadie
Explorer II
Sep 12, 2022
USE the maintainer,keeps things fresh. fill tank just for kicks put a bit of fuel maintainer in and kiss her good night.
SweetLou
Explorer
Sep 12, 2022
theoldwizard1 wrote:
Skip the maintainer. Make sure all fluids are topped off and the batteries are fully charged. Remove BOTH negative leads.

For extra insurance, put blocks under the frame so that there is no weight on the tires.

If you disconnect the batteries, then the computer won't remember anything. Wise?
theoldwizard1
Explorer II
Sep 12, 2022
Skip the maintainer. Make sure all fluids are topped off and the batteries are fully charged. Remove BOTH negative leads.

For extra insurance, put blocks under the frame so that there is no weight on the tires.
Michelle_S
Explorer III
Sep 12, 2022
I would make sure you have a full tank of fuel and make sure it's conditioned with any one of several brands of Diesel Fuel Stabilizer. You need it full to limit water forming due to temp changes.
Fisherman
Explorer
Sep 12, 2022
Get a battery maintainer and keep it plugged in, all the time. There are parasitic loads that will slowly kill the battery. You only need one, the batteries are wired together. If you can't power them inside the shop, bring them somewhere you can get power to do it. My 2004 went 10 years on the original batteries doing that.

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