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John Padmore:
First of all I want to thank all who have helped my since I bought my first coach in March. I have had a few problems (good thing I got it at a decent price) and all have been helpful and patient with me asking my newbie questions. I really appreciate the support here and the depth of knowledge by you folks is amazing.

Secondly, if I may I need to ask a few more newbie questions. On Saturday 8/17 we will be taking our first long trip from NY to Colorado. I figure it will take us 3 or 4 days (1836 miles). Unfortunately we do not have the time to smell the roses along the way.  :-/

Once we arrive we will park the motorhome and use it for 10 more days, then we will fly back to NY. We won't see the coach again until Christmas. Here are the questions:

1. We will be parking on flat hard pack soil. Should I put 2X12 wood blocks under each tire before I level the coach?
2. Are tire UV guards a good idea?
3. I will need to winterize the coach. My plan was to drain all tanks and open all drain valves at the low end. Then blow air through the lines while opening up the respective faucets to evacuate the water. I am familiar with this technique from my boating days. Good idea?

Again, I appreciate all the help from you friendly folks and I hope to be a part of the Beaver community for a long time.....thanks.

John

LarryNCarolynShirk:
John,

Please tell us if you will have electric hookup while you are gone, and if so, how many amps.

Larry

Steve Huber:
John,

My opinions;
Wood blocks are probably not needed if the soil is well packed but might be good if you are worried about the surface getting soft due to rain/melted snow. You might also want to consider increasing the air pressure in the tires if it is going to sit for an extended period. IN any case putting it on wood blocks can't hurt.

UV shields for tires can help but some tire mfgrs (i.e. Goodyear) claim they have added UV resistors to the sidewall rubber. Again, can't hurt. I had Goodyears on a coach a few years ago and used the shields when I had it parked in storage.

Winterizing. There are some good threads on this topic on the forum. Be sure you don't forget the traps, water heater/hydro hot unit, and washer/dryer.

Steve

Gerald Farris:
John,
There may be a few flaws in your winterizing plans, depending on exactly what equipment your coach has. Does you coach have an electric water heater, washer, and icemaker? Also, I believe your model coach came with a Hurricane heating system, is that correct?

Gerald

LarryNCarolynShirk:
Gerald,

I think Hurricane started in 1998.  He should have an AquaHot system in 1997.

Larry

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