Storing Roadtrek For Winter

[roadtrek17]

I am getting ready to store my Roadtrek for our Wisconsin winters.

Three questions:

1) Is it best to remove the two twelve volt coach batteries and keep them in my basement where I can charge them periodically and keep them from freezing?

2) Is it best to fill the vehicle gas tank and add Stabil to treat the gasoline for a six month storage?

3) Should I disconnect the vehicle battery to prevent running it down during storage?

Thanks,

Jerry

[wolfe10]

Jerry,

1) YES.

2. YES, full and Stabil and if you can find non-ethanol gasoline, it stores better than ethanol fuel. http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=WI

3) Better to remove and store above freezing/charge just like house battery, but if left in, disconnect AND don't let it get deeply discharged or it will freeze.

[desertdeals69]

When treating the fuel with Stabil mix 1/2 to 1 oz per gallon and then drive vehicle a short distance to get the treated fuel throughout the fuel system

[Benfrench]

Should you put the Stabil in before you fill up? Or would you fill up, add it at the gas station and drive home....?

[wolfe10]

Add the Stabil before filling up. That way the fuel you add will help distribute the Stabil. Then, yes, drive at least 5 miles so it is distributed throughout the fuel system.

[StellersJay]

I noticed at a recent fill-up at Murphy (at a Walmart) that they had a "no-alcohol" option on their regular gasoline. It was a few cents higher than their gasoline with alcohol option.

Sam