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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Well there was a break in the weather with temps hovering around freezing but the ground was dry (no salt spray) and because of recent temps ground was firm (won't get stuck) so I felt today was a good day.
I held down the generator button and after a loooong wait it did start. The main engine started next after long crank time also.
First thing I learned is it doesn't take too much ground sinking to make D useless in getting out of the rut. The trans doesn't shift fast enough to rock out so I recalled R usually is a steeper gear than 1st so reversed out.
I let the engine idle until all dash gauges were in the normal range (except coolant temp) then took a slow drive through RV park then took it out on the streets for a quick trip to Gas Station where I topped off the diesel then drove back and parked prolly a total of 30-40 minutes of run time.
The coach batteries weren't fully charged by generator by the time I got back. Also the generator cut out 2 times for unknown reasons but started back up easily both times.
I forgot there was still summer blend diesel in tanks so will bring the Diesel Kleen with me next time to prevent gelling. Is there anything to add beyond DK to stabilize diesel or does it not need anything else?
Do these commercial tires develop flat spots? I recall when I first got it after sitting for years there was a thumping noise for miles that lessened but thought it was something else.
I held down the generator button and after a loooong wait it did start. The main engine started next after long crank time also.
First thing I learned is it doesn't take too much ground sinking to make D useless in getting out of the rut. The trans doesn't shift fast enough to rock out so I recalled R usually is a steeper gear than 1st so reversed out.
I let the engine idle until all dash gauges were in the normal range (except coolant temp) then took a slow drive through RV park then took it out on the streets for a quick trip to Gas Station where I topped off the diesel then drove back and parked prolly a total of 30-40 minutes of run time.
The coach batteries weren't fully charged by generator by the time I got back. Also the generator cut out 2 times for unknown reasons but started back up easily both times.
I forgot there was still summer blend diesel in tanks so will bring the Diesel Kleen with me next time to prevent gelling. Is there anything to add beyond DK to stabilize diesel or does it not need anything else?
Do these commercial tires develop flat spots? I recall when I first got it after sitting for years there was a thumping noise for miles that lessened but thought it was something else.
