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โDec-06-2018 05:26 AM
This is our first year storing a Class A for the winter. Previously, with towables (and inexpensive used ones, at that), I just protected the plumbing and not much else. Now, with a brand new Class A, I'd like to be more thorough. We're storing outdoors in the cold and snowy midwest, so I bought a cover. Looking for opinions from others on:
1. Relieving weight from tires
2. Periodically exercising the drivetrain
3. House battery disconnection vs. maintenance charging
4. Deterring rodent entry
1. Relieving weight from tires
2. Periodically exercising the drivetrain
3. House battery disconnection vs. maintenance charging
4. Deterring rodent entry
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โDec-06-2018 06:54 AM
Exercise your generator (if equipped) under a load once a month for about 30-40 minutes.
I keep out 96 Southwind plugged in to shore power 24/7 when not being used.
I keep out 96 Southwind plugged in to shore power 24/7 when not being used.
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โDec-06-2018 06:30 AM
jfkbunkie wrote:
This is our first year storing a Class A for the winter. Previously, with towables (and inexpensive used ones, at that), I just protected the plumbing and not much else. Now, with a brand new Class A, I'd like to be more thorough. We're storing outdoors in the cold and snowy midwest, so I bought a cover. Looking for opinions from others on:
1. Relieving weight from tires
2. Periodically exercising the drivetrain
3. House battery disconnection vs. maintenance charging
4. Deterring rodent entry
Well JFK,
I will answer your points directly:
1 - Makes little difference. Covered is good, but it isn't sun that hurts them, it is heat and you won't see much of that for a while.
2 - Don't do it. Unless you plan to take the coach out on the sale (fender solvent) coated roads long enough to get it to full temperature, leave it alone. You give us no hint what it is, if it is gas, you might (notice - Might) like to fog it. Diesels are best left alone. There is a way to fog a diesel, but don't do it if you don't know how.
3 - If you have reliable shore power available, I feel maintenance charging is best. If not, fully disconnect them. Both main engine and house banks. (Take pictures if there is more than a single cable removed.
4 - Good luck with this one. Try everything, we have had no success with Irish Spring or Dryer sheets, some with Cab Fresh, peppermint oil and mint leaves. Not much is 100% sure.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie
A sailor, his bride and their black dogs (one dear dog is waiting for us at the bridge) going to see some dry places that have Geocaches in a coach made the year we married.
A sailor, his bride and their black dogs (one dear dog is waiting for us at the bridge) going to see some dry places that have Geocaches in a coach made the year we married.
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โDec-06-2018 06:02 AM
Your situation may be different but in Michigan I do the same for the coach as I did with the TT. I have it next to the S&B so it is plugged in all the time. I do not cover but we leave for south in January. I do not exercise the drive train but will use the block heater prior to driving. rodent entry has not been a problem at this house but was at our other home. Normal plugging of all entry points, etc. for rodents. I also do not put it up on jacks.
Don't know if this helps but it may give you other ideas.
Don't know if this helps but it may give you other ideas.
03 Monaco Neptune 36PBD DP - 18 Focus Toad
Wife, myself, and Oreo the Malshi
Wife, myself, and Oreo the Malshi