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07-08-2017, 08:15 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.3
State: Florida
Posts: 9
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Motorhome Storage
This may be a little off the subject, but I was wonder when you store your MH for several weeks or longer, do you leave the vehicle on the tires or do to put the leverers down, or do womething different all together.
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07-08-2017, 08:33 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,883
THOR #6826
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Mine doesn't have levelers so it just sits on its tires year round. I try to exercise it once a month or so if not otherwise using it. Doesn't seem to cause a problem
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07-08-2017, 08:49 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 32A
State: Florida
Posts: 1,873
THOR #2829
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Nothing MH related is 'off topic'.. ask away...
We had a thread about this a little while ago... Answers seem to depend on where you are and type of storage (outdoor/indoor)...
Outdoor storage in the north - with ice/salt exposure - I was always told and followed 'slides in, jacks up'... and what I did when in Michigan.
In south, or with indoor storage - either likely works well.
Those using their rigs full time are obviously slides out, jacks down... as we did for multi month winter 'snowbird' trips.
I still store mine parked on the tires - but not intending it to be in storage for months anymore - more short trips year round is the intention.
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2014 Hurricane 32A
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07-08-2017, 10:00 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Nothing to lift it so it stays tires on the ground year round.
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07-08-2017, 10:38 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 37GT
State: Florida
Posts: 809
THOR #5246
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Quote:
Originally Posted by StarTrekFan
This may be a little off the subject, but I was wonder when you store your MH for several weeks or longer, do you leave the vehicle on the tires or do to put the leverers down, or do womething different all together.
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We are just entering our second year with a MH and closing in on our third year as Florida residents, so I am still in the learning curve and would be interested in some of the answers and ideas other southern RVers may respond with.
Currently our Challenger sits in a gravel storage lot from about August to May. During that time we will take it out two or three times for shorter trips around Florida but nothing longer than a week or two. I keep it on the level up jacks 90% of the time. Of course the storage lot is perfectly level, if it wasn't I probably would not keep my jacks down.
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07-08-2017, 10:46 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Windsport 29M
State: Indiana
Posts: 3,692
THOR #5196
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Like GMC said, depends what region you plan on storing in. Jacks down keeps the coach stable and I would certainly keep slides in. After putting the jacks down give them a liberal spray of silicone for protection, this is per a seminar I attended on jacks.
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07-10-2017, 12:07 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE EVO 30.3
State: Florida
Posts: 79
THOR #6059
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RV storage
I live year round in S/W Florida. We use our MH quite often, at least once a month during the winter months going to dog shows and weekend trips, however during the hot summer months we make one or two long trips up North to visit family and friends. It may sit for several months between trips. I have a covered gravel RV pad that is pretty level. I keep my jacks up and slides in while stored, however I do exercise everything once a month. Run the generator under load for about a half hour, run the slides out and lube them. Move the MH by driving it around the block etc. I keep the Max Air roof vents open and one window cracked for air circulation. I use screens over all furnace, water heater and fridge vents to keep mud daubers out and put Bounce fabric softener sheets in all compartments and drawers.
These procedures have worked well for me on both of my RV's while living in Florida.
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07-10-2017, 12:16 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.3 Sold
State: Arkansas
Posts: 439
THOR #8012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stevenb2560
...and put Bounce fabric softener sheets in all compartments and drawers.
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What is this for?
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07-10-2017, 12:28 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE EVO 30.3
State: Florida
Posts: 79
THOR #6059
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tnedator
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Fabric softner sheets in the compartments is an old RVer trick that has been used for years to keep critters out of your MH compartments etc. Check it out on any of the RV forums. Whatever is in the fabric sheets acts as a repellent and also keeps the compartments and drawers smelling fresh. I don't know how well they work, but I haven't had any critters in any of my MH's for the several years that I've been using them?
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07-10-2017, 12:54 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 28A Class C
State: Vermont
Posts: 267
THOR #4117
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Mine sits on the tires, out in the weather year long, whether it on my property or in a campground. During the winter it is usually under a foot or more of packed snow.
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07-16-2017, 08:59 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: North Carolina
Posts: 54
THOR #8306
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Startrekfan,
Approximately what is the cost for the shelter you have? Your beast looks long, and mine is only 26 ft.
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07-16-2017, 09:59 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Colorado
Posts: 60
THOR #5477
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Concrete is very hard on tires. I put wood under each tire. Have also used the plastic leveling blocks for under tires.
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07-16-2017, 11:54 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE EVO 30.3
State: Florida
Posts: 79
THOR #6059
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Finch1408
Startrekfan,
Approximately what is the cost for the shelter you have? Your beast looks long, and mine is only 26 ft.
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Are you directing the question about the RV shelter to me? The picture above is my Metal RV port. I bought it from Carport1. It is 16' wide by 36' long and 14.5' high at the peak. It allows me to open the slides and the compartment doors on both sides with plenty of clearance. My ACE is 31' long so there is about 21/2' overhang front and back. It is designed to meet Florida hurricane standards of 150 mph winds.
The cost of the RV port delivered and installed was $3,800.00
Steven B.
S/W Florida
2017 ACE 30.3
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07-17-2017, 01:09 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: North Carolina
Posts: 54
THOR #8306
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Yes, directing question to you. I'm new to this forum site, and get a little confused who is writing what. LOL.
Thanks for the information. Dang!, that shelter is nice, I had no idea the cost was that hefty.
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07-17-2017, 07:18 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Illinois
Posts: 12
THOR #6219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by philvickie
Concrete is very hard on tires. I put wood under each tire. Have also used the plastic leveling blocks for under tires.
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Same thing. Wood under tires. I up the pressure a bit. Also cover them to protect against UV rays.
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04-01-2018, 12:29 AM
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Junior Member
State: California
Posts: 13
THOR #9073
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Quote:
Originally Posted by StarTrekFan
This may be a little off the subject, but I was wonder when you store your MH for several weeks or longer, do you leave the vehicle on the tires or do to put the leverers down, or do womething different all together.
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We leave ours on the tires. But never longer than 6 weeks.
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04-01-2018, 01:15 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,883
THOR #6826
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Always on the tires but they are covered.
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04-01-2018, 09:49 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stevenb2560
Are you directing the question about the RV shelter to me? The picture above is my Metal RV port. I bought it from Carport1. It is 16' wide by 36' long and 14.5' high at the peak. It allows me to open the slides and the compartment doors on both sides with plenty of clearance. My ACE is 31' long so there is about 21/2' overhang front and back. It is designed to meet Florida hurricane standards of 150 mph winds.
The cost of the RV port delivered and installed was $3,800.00
Steven B.
S/W Florida
2017 ACE 30.3
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That's a GREAT-looking storage spot!
Do you have a link to a site for Carport1?
Are they only doing installations in Florida?
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04-01-2018, 11:35 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 24TX (Formerly)
State: California
Posts: 1,459
THOR #5821
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Back to the subject of storage methods, mine is stored inside, on a level pad, so normally its parked with slides in, jacks up, tires on the ground, plugged into shore power. I can leave slides out, if I'm doing any work on it, and again since its in a closed garage, I don't worry much about it either way.
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04-01-2018, 11:50 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Quantum RS26
State: Indiana
Posts: 288
THOR #10823
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Bob,
Did a google search and found this;
https://www.carport1.com/?gclid=Cj0K...kaAv7FEALw_wcB
Steven's RV port is shown on the site and they have links for outlets in several states.
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