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bobmoore1954 · 09-24-2017, 06:45 AM

We’re getting ready to put our Ventana to bed for a couple of months in Arizona. We do not expect any freezing weather, but will drain water from the low points.

I’ll disconnect the chassis batteries, leave the refrigerator and washer doors open. I’ll hit the 12 volt disconnect by the door. And I’ll visit the coach at least monthly and run the engine and generator a while.

Is there anything else I should consider doing?

"007" · 09-24-2017, 08:49 AM

Most of what you said is OK, except starting the engine leave that alone but do start the Gen and exercise the AC's.
Starting the engine will only add moisture to exhurst system which will cause problems later.
Should add Sta bil to gas or diesel fuel system before closing down engine.

TomandGloria · 09-24-2017, 08:50 AM

I would also cycle my jacks. Don't forget to put generator under a load for 45 minutes and bring engine up to 150* operating temp. This info came from Camp Freightliner.

HavingABlast · 09-24-2017, 09:19 AM

In addition to your list (we live in SoCal), for my Ventana, I flip the circuit breakers that go to the inverter, washer/dryer, appliances, lights, A/C's, tank heater, water heater (we don't have the Oasis system). I leave on the circuit breaker to the engine block heater (make sure that the plug in the electric service bay is not plugged in). My understanding (actually I was told that...not at all sure that I have an "understanding) that the AGS sensor is on this circuit. Prior to storage, I always top off my tank with diesel. I also put 5-10 gal of water in my black tank.

When I first put a coach in storage, I go back in a few days to check my battery voltages. Just in case I forgot to turn off something. If not I go back in a few weeks to get some comfort in how well the batts hold their charge. Eventually I get to going every 3-4 weeks to run the generator under load (you will have to go to your circuit breaker panel to reverse your "going into storage prep" and run either the A/C or heat pump). I run the genny for about two hours to recharge the batteries. Check the water level in your battery cells after charging your batteries.

I don't run the coach motor for short periods of time. If the coach is stored for more than a month, I take it out for a 50-100 mile run. This gives it time to warm up and get a little exercise. If you can, occasionally exercise the jacks and slide motors as well. We can't do this where we store, so we drive to a nearby casino RV Resort, and stay for a few days, then take it back to storage. Everything gets exercised, including our gambling fund piggy bank!

bobmoore1954 · 09-26-2017, 09:45 AM

Thanks so much everyone, this is very helpful to me.

But 2 questions. What is the purpose of leaving the AC breakers off? The reason for leaving a little water in the Black and Gray water tanks is to keep the dump valve seals wet?

Guess there’s nothing that can or should be left in the toilets, any water there would quickly evaporate anyway.

HavingABlast · 09-26-2017, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bobmoore1954

Thanks so much everyone, this is very helpful to me.

But 2 questions. What is the purpose of leaving the AC breakers off? The reason for leaving a little water in the Black and Gray water tanks is to keep the dump valve seals wet?

Guess there’s nothing that can or should be left in the toilets, any water there would quickly evaporate anyway.

Re: AC breakers(or any breakers for that matter), I leave them off to preclude parasitic draws on my batteries. I don't know if there are any possible draws from the AC when not turned on. I just play it safe.

Re: Water in Black Tanks, We live in a warm dry climate as do you. The last thing that you want is a dry mountain of poop in your black tank. It could affect your sensors over time. I just keep some water (and soap and/or Happy Camper) in the tank to help keep the tank in good working order. I guess it would keep the dump seals wet as well. Just have not thought of it.