You’ve made it through another winter…. The days are longer..
And if you listen close enough you can hear your motorhome calling to you….it’s saying..
GET ME OUT OF STORAGE! TRACK: After you uncover or drive your baby
out of the garage… you need to take a walk around and do some road trip prep. We’re
going to start on the outside…. You want to make sure critters didn’t set
up camp over winter. They Love wheel wells, engine compartments, exhausts, vents and covers.
Check the furnace, water heater and other openings for things that don’t belong there
While you have the bays open… and critter free… Check the charge level in batteries.
If they need it… refill with distilled water and if they need a charge… put one on.
Be sure battery cable ends and terminals are clean with no corrosion
Inspect and refill the propane system and check for leaks. If the tank is rusty or corroded,
have it checked out by a Thor technician. This is a good time to put on a new set of
wiper blades… Check the tire pressure.. and inflate to the
specified cold pressure. Check sealants around roof - body seams and
windows. Reseal if they need it. Lubricate all exterior locks, hinges, and
latches. Check and fill all fluid levels.. like your
oil, coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid, transmission, rear axle oil and washer
fluid. Grab an extra set of hands if you need it
and check all your exterior lights, brake lights and turn signals…
Take a good look at your 120 Volt electrical system… inspect the power cord, converter,
and all the outlets You need to Drain, flush and sanitize the
fresh water system.. this is also a good time to check your facucets for leaks. And if your
motorhome has a water filter, this is an excellent time to put on a new one.
This is pretty easy to do. Drain the fresh water tank…
Make sure all the faucets are closed. Mix a solutions of bleach and water… the
ratio is ¼ cup of belach to one gallon of water.
DO NOT POUR BLEACH DIRECTLY INTO TANK. Here are some ratios that may help you out…
Add four 2/3 gallons solution to a 70 gallon tank.
Add five 1/3 gallons solution to a 80 gallon tank.
Add six gallons of solution to a 90 gallon tank.
Add six 2/3 gallons solution to a 100 gallon tank
Turn on the pump switch and run the mix through the entire system… then fill the rest of
the tank with fresh water. Let is sit for three hours then Drain the
system. Now you need to Flush the entire system with
fresh water until chlorine smell is gone. Now you’re ready to fill the tank with fresh
water for your trip. Moving inside…
Get the windows and vents open to get the smell of storage out.
Remove the coverings between the window and shade
Check 12 Volt circuit breakers and fuses. Turn on and see if your 12 Volt accessories
and lights are working Install new batteries in remotes.
Turn on your 120 Volt appliances and air conditioner If you have a propane stove top.. fire it
up Lastly give everything a good wash and wax.
Buff out scratches… or touch up the paint.