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Lack of Exercise

January 08, 2020, 02:12:44 pm

No....not a New Year Resolution. We are parked from Mid November til late April or early May. I was under the understanding that, when idle for long periods of time, and unable to take a trip to exercise the coach, that I should let the engine run for a while, as well as the generator and aqua hot. Recently, I met up with a Foretravel owner who told me that I was actually doing damage to the engine, and that it can't get hot enough to burn off moisture produced while idling. I can't seem to find instruction of what to do while we are at our location. Ideally, I would like to take the coach out for a fun ride. What is the proper procedure so I don't cause damage to my FT? Thanks

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Re: Lack of Exercise

Reply #1 – January 08, 2020, 02:34:41 pm

See the thread linked below for some thoughts on this subject:

Parking and starting

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Re: Lack of Exercise

Reply #2 – January 08, 2020, 02:35:57 pm

See also Brett's recommendations

Storage of coach

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Re: Lack of Exercise

Reply #3 – January 08, 2020, 03:21:53 pm

A cold start engine will build internal condensation until it reaches almost 190 degrees. Only then, will the condensation start to evaporate. The condensation can be seen as a brownish foam on the inside of a breather/oil fill cap. Like Brett recommends, drive it at least 25 miles so don't start it to warm it up. Extended idling won't build the necessary temps and is NOT recommended by any of the engine manufacturers. This does not mean that you can't start it to move it. Oils have additives to combat acids and rust.

Bridgestone states that their tires on concrete are OK for storage. Inflate to max placard pressure. Good to use jack stands to take some load off the tires.

Pierce

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