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10-10-2017, 06:48 AM
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Storing RV six months
We are placing our fifth wheel in storage from March to October next year. This will be in south central Texas, and we are not concerned about freezing weather. What steps would you recommend we take to prepare our RV for storage?
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10-10-2017, 06:54 AM
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Entegra Owners Club Spartan Chassis
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Check your insurance. Some policies allow a discount while in storage.
I know, not exactly the kind of advice that you were looking for.
Take care,
Stu
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10-10-2017, 07:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 777 Driver
Check your insurance. Some policies allow a discount while in storage.
I know, not exactly the kind of advice that you were looking for.
Take care,
Stu
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You're right, that wasn't what we were looking for, but it is great advice!! That is something I wouldn't have thought to check. Thank you!
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10-10-2017, 08:21 AM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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I don;t know about TX but, here in TN I would do something to control the humidity. Also if storing outside I would protect tires from sun.
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10-10-2017, 08:31 AM
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We use Damp Rid in ours here in AR.(buckets, or hanger things) Humidity is bad,,, Tx as bad as us.... As mentioned, tires,,, cover if outside, raise them off the ground with jack stands If possible. Rodents,, many ideas on these forums. Take your pick. Will let you know what I think of Irish Spring soap after this winter. (it does smell nice...  Keep your battery charged,, be it rv hooked to shore power, or take the battery out and bring it home. Put it on a trickle charger/ battery minder thinger. Open your fridge just a bit... to let air in. Don't open doors all the way.. That puts a lot of stress on the hinges. (learned the hard way) I'm sure others will chime in... Oh ya,,, NO FOOD left in rv, unless canned or such... you get the idea. Leave a little water in the black tank, unless you Are Sure it is clean !
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10-10-2017, 08:38 AM
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good ideas so far - complete battery disconnect, leave fridge open to air out...
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10-10-2017, 09:59 AM
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Check your insurance policy for restrictions on long term storage. Ours requires us to notify the carrier if we will be storing the coach for more than 60 days. No coverage if stored for over 90 days without us visiting it to inspect it regularly if away from our home base.
If not able to keep power to battery charging system where unit will be stored, buy adequate solar panels and a good charge regulator or remove the batteries and store them seperately where they can be kept properly charged. 6 months without proper state of charge management will likely result in you having to replace the batteries, if not immediately, then just sooner than you would have had to if they had been well cared for.
Placing foil or other sun resistant covering over the interior of windows wil help reduce sun famage to shades and furniture. Shade your tires too. Using slip on split plastic wire protector tubing over your exposed rubber propane hoses and electrical cables will also extend their life.
Check the condition of your roof sealant around all roof joints and openings and ensure good roof drainage while parked.
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10-10-2017, 01:27 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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We have our rig down in North Carolina right now and it has been there over a month. It will be there until January when I retire and we go pick it up and go to Florida.
We live in MI and did not want to drive it during winter.
Our insurance only required that they know where it was stored. We took them a business card. It will be 5 months being stored in NC before we pick it up.
Did cover the tires, checked any caulk on the roof and redid any that had a question because it is outside. Fridge is open and cupboards too. All windows covered to reduce high temps.
It can be done.
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10-11-2017, 07:12 AM
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Great advice from everyone. Thank you for taking the time to answer!! Had not thought about several of these, since we have never stored it before.
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10-11-2017, 09:18 AM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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One more thing. You might want to put out something to keep rodents away.
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10-11-2017, 09:58 AM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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I assume no power, during storage. This is kind of what I do when I store.
- Drain all the tanks, fresh, gray, black. Put a little antifreeze in the drains anyway, then put a tablespoon of vegetable cooking oil in all drains and toilet (prevents the water in the traps from evaporating)
- Fully charge, then disconnect the batteries (or remove them)
- If you have MAxxAire covers, leave the roof vents open a couple inches.
- Close all the windows. close curtains
- If you have window covers, install them.
- Turn off propane
- Verify tires are at pressure.
- Cover tires
- Prop the frig doors open
- prop all cabinets and drawers open.
- moth balls in cabinets and storage areas.
- Chock the tires / wheels
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10-11-2017, 06:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Waiter21
I assume no power, during storage. This is kind of what I do when I store.
- Drain all the tanks, fresh, gray, black. Put a little antifreeze in the drains anyway, then put a tablespoon of vegetable cooking oil in all drains and toilet (prevents the water in the traps from evaporating)
- Fully charge, then disconnect the batteries (or remove them)
- If you have MAxxAire covers, leave the roof vents open a couple inches.
- Close all the windows. close curtains
- If you have window covers, install them.
- Turn off propane
- Verify tires are at pressure.
- Cover tires
- Prop the frig doors open
- prop all cabinets and drawers open.
- moth balls in cabinets and storage areas.
- Chock the tires / wheels
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Great info - thank you!
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10-11-2017, 06:33 PM
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Thor Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Waiter21
I assume no power, during storage. This is kind of what I do when I store.
- Drain all the tanks, fresh, gray, black. Put a little antifreeze in the drains anyway, then put a tablespoon of vegetable cooking oil in all drains and toilet (prevents the water in the traps from evaporating)
- Fully charge, then disconnect the batteries (or remove them)
- If you have MAxxAire covers, leave the roof vents open a couple inches.
- Close all the windows. close curtains
- If you have window covers, install them.
- Turn off propane
- Verify tires are at pressure.
- Cover tires
- Prop the frig doors open
- prop all cabinets and drawers open.
- moth balls in cabinets and storage areas.
- Chock the tires / wheels
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I would air the tires up to sidewall maximum. Rolling or stationary tires need to be at or above minimum for weight.
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10-11-2017, 06:34 PM
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Usually your manual has instructions for this.Everyone has given great advise as far as I can see.I have my class A with the tires parked on 3/4 ply to keep them off the ground and I have piece stone underneath cause I heard mice don't like to walk on stone.I also formed a cover of 1/4 wire to go on top of anything under the hood a chipmunk can sit on to eat it's nuts.One thing I know that keeps them away is amonia.A littlt in jars placed around but not in an enclosed place should keep the rodents out.Had a pop up once and a chipmunk got in it after it was closed up??? and had her babys needless to say I had a mess to clean up. Good luck
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