How to Store Your Larger Items
Car & Truck Storage
Winter is coming; where will you store your precious car? We get many people asking us “Can I put my car into storage?” Storage units dub as the perfect off-site garage. You can store your vehicle for as long as you want without ever having to worry about it taking up valuable space in the garage. A storage unit is also an excellent way to keep your car safe, secure and away from any potentially harmful weather.
Batteries
In a newer car it is better to keep the battery in, it could mess with the computer to remove it. For older vehicles, it is better to disconnect and remove completely.
Make Sure it's Clean
It is imperitive to clean your vehicle. Clean it well in all crevices to remove dirt and grime to avoid corrosion and rust from forming.
Cover It
Use a vehicle cover to keep dust and debris that can accumulate over time. It isn't required to cover for storing but it will help keep it in better shape.
Jack it Up
If the vehicle will be sitting for a long period of time, it would be best to jack the vehicle up and place jack stands under the front and rear. This will help keep tires from developing flat spots.
Wipe Out Your Wiper Blades
Remove the blades and store them in the vehicle. Clean them well before storing, the blades can have a tendancy to stick to glass if left on for an extended period of time.
Fueling It
Be sure to drain the gas from the tank before storing. Old gas can oxidize and cause trouble when you start your vehicle again. If draining is not an option, use a stabilizer.
Motorhome Storage
You want to have your RV stored when you aren't using it. You want to be able to enjoy your time when it is time to use your home away from home again. If an RV isn't properly stored there can be issues that may arise that can cause time and money to resolve. Just follow a few simple storage rules and your new trailer will be secure, clean and ready to use.
Clean It Up
Before storing, give it a bath and a wax. The wax will help protect from sun damage and it will help keep dirt away. When washing, pay close attention to seals.
Ventilate, Keep the Air Flowing
Make sure you have good ventilation. When you open the door after extended storage you don't want to be met with a moldy musty smelling RV.
Retract It
Make sure the slide-outs are all pulled in when storing. This will keep your mechanical parts supported and there will be less chance for leaking and rusting.
Let the Light In
You may want to close the blinds but resist the urge. If for some reason there is a leak of some kind, the dark atmosphere will be the perfect environment for mold and mildew.
Drain It Dry
If there is even the slightest chance that there will be freezing, you should remove ALL water from the plumbing system including the hot water heater.
The Tires
It would absolutely be a real issue if your tires blow once you get out on the road. While storing be sure to cover your tires to keep them out of the direct sun.
Boat Storage
Boats can provide you and your family hours of pleasure. However at some point in the fall it is time to look at storing your boat for the winter. There are a number of tips and tricks to help avoid troubles when you are ready to use it again.
Take It Out One More Time
If you're getting ready to store your boat or jetski, take it out one more time and watch to see if there are any issues that need resolving before the winterization.
Clean It
Your ready to store the boat, it's time to pull the bilge drain plug. After it has drained fully it's time to give it a good cleaning. Drain all fluids and give the interior a good once over.
Time to Winterize
It's time to winterize by changing the oil, water may have gotten in the oil. A few steps are change the antifreeze to your craft's coolant system, apply fogging if you so desire & protect the drive belts.
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