During Winter Storage:
• Check inside monthly for leaks.
• Be aware of any mildew or rotted wood odours.
• Store off level to let water runoff.
• Monthly, run engine and generator for 1/2 hour and move motor homes, even if only a few feet.
• Do not cover your RV unless you use a cover specially made for this purpose. Tarps can cause mildew and chafe the paint. Even RV covers can damage rubber roofs.
• Be sure some air can circulate through the unit and prop the refrigerator door open.
• Keep your batteries charged or store in a heated location to prevent freezing damage
How do I keep the "critters" out of my RV during storage?
The best method for keeping the critters out is to use mothballs. The trick to using the mothballs is NOT to scatter them (you'll spend a lot of time looking for "strays" if you do so). Purchase some inexpensive disposable bowls with lids and pour the mothballs into these containers. Poke holes in the containers, sufficient for air flow, but small enough to keep the mothballs "contained" as they diminish in size over time. Place these containers throughout your RV, even underbelly storage compartments.
When it comes time to take your RV out of storage it is a simple matter of collecting the containers and airing out your RV.
Another item worth mentioning is the use of fabric softener dryer sheets. Place these inside drawers and cabinets. These are supposed to be good mice deterrents.
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