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Long term storage results

Not my intention but by circumstance I left my coach in storage outdoors for more than two years without  visiting it.

I had prepared for this eventuality.

3 solar panels. 1100 watt total. Magnum energy pt100 solar controller. Blue seas ACR auto connecting battery relay.  Magnum 2801 inverter charger with battery temp sensor. ME-ARC controller.

Batteries showed fully charged. Gen started right up. Aquahot diesel fired right up.

Not recommended just what happened.

Good coach. Not so good of an owner I guess.

Did not start motor. Next visit.

Coach had zero air. air bags had not dropped. No compressor on. No leaks
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Long term storage results

Reply #1 –
Does your model coach have the 12v compressor just air the bags? And if so could the bags been kept up by it?
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Long term storage results

Reply #2 –
Quote from: craneman –
Does your model coach have the 12v compressor just air the bags? And if so could the bags been kept up by it?

My old x Foretravel mechanic buddy had carefully fixed all the air suspension leaks 12 years ago. The coaches air suspension has never leaked since. No compressor used or needed. Door 12v switch off.
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Long term storage results

Reply #3 –
Shame on you Bob for treating my old coach that way! Haha, just kidding, I know you must of had good reasons for not seeing her sooner. She is a great coach.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Long term storage results

Reply #4 –
Bob, Sounds like she fared quite well.  Now I hope you get to exercise her a bit. 
Jan & Richard Witt
1999 U-320  36ft WTFE
Build Number: 5478 Motorcade: 16599
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited w/Air Force One
Jan: NO5U, Richard:KA5RIW
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Re: Long term storage results

Reply #5 –
Quote from: rbark –
Shame on you Bob for treating my old coach that way! Haha, just kidding, I know you must of had good reasons for not seeing her sooner. She is a great coach.

Yes I feel a bit guilty. Wife/ partner passed June 2013. Licked my wounds. I felt her presence when I walked into our coach today. Felt good. We put 40k miles on it since we took it over. Finally got it to drive like new as far as steering ease. Amazing piece of technology by Foretravel. 28 years later.
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4