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DoC808 · 03-15-2017, 03:52 AM

Hi RVers, looks like I found my 2007 Dynamax. A 24fter. I'll be flying in from hawaii and picking it up in a few weeks in Florida and storing it outside at a family member's house. Question I have is do I need to do anything special to store for two or three months until I can get back down there in may. I've heard I'll need to keep it plugged in, and maybe put a cover on the tires and over the entire coach. Is there anything else that needs to be done? Do do people normally put mice traps and insect repellent for moths? What about fluids? Do I keep them full or empty? Any advice is appreciated. By the way this is my first coach.

jsmmonaco · 03-15-2017, 06:13 AM

just my opinion as my coach will sit for a couple of months in both summer and winter............keeping it plugged in is ok, cover tires ok, mice traps inside ok, water tanks should be empty just so you will have fresh water when you finally use it............i do not cover mine, that is your choice, but close blinds and put reflector in windshield to block dash from summer sun...........two months sitting is not a great amount of time also, things such as air suspension, leveling jacks, etc. should be considered if you have them............

PanJH · 03-15-2017, 07:15 AM

If you can keep it plugged in, fine, if not, it would be good to disconnect the negative side of the batteries.... both the house batteries and the starting( chassis) batteries. I doesn't hurt to spray or put insect granules on the ground around the tires to help keep insects away. I suggest topping off the fuel tank before parking. Water tank-- either empty it out of fill it to the top, if you have city water. I routinely have ours parked for a few months at a time and really don't do anything other than park it with a full tank of fuel. I don't have power where it is stored, but I put up a solar panel to keep the batteries topped off.

jim27358 · 03-15-2017, 07:33 AM

If you have on board battery charger I wouldn't leave it plugged in for that period of time, over charging will kill batteries. Fill the fuel tank but I would drain the water, less algae growth especially in Florida. Fill the tires to max PSI. Strictly my personal opinion. Congrats on the new purchase and happy RVing when you get back.

DoC808 · 03-15-2017, 12:18 PM

Thanks for the quick comments guys I appreciate it.

Isaac-1 · 03-15-2017, 01:02 PM

Most modern battery chargers are smart enough to maintain batteries with no problem being plugged in, if in Florida consider running a vent to keep the humidity under control so mold does not try to grow.

DoC808 · 03-15-2017, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Isaac-1

Most modern battery chargers are smart enough to maintain batteries with no problem being plugged in, if in Florida consider running a vent to keep the humidity under control so mold does not try to grow.

Like the wonder fan?

Isaac-1 · 03-15-2017, 02:26 PM

Yes, if it has a rain proof cover

jim27358 · 03-16-2017, 07:43 AM

I agree completely with the battery charger being able to not over charge the batteries but this is a older coach and you don't know whether or not it's working correctly. May work just fine but with the cost batteries these days it could be costly if it doesn't. Just my $.02 worth.

Buly · 03-16-2017, 07:51 AM

From my experience with yachts stored in FL for long periods during the summer, I would recommend a small dehumidifier on the kitchen counter with the drain hose in the kitchen sink, or piped outside. It will prevent forming mildew in the hot and humid summers here.