Archive for the 'Storage Tips' Category

Service Providers

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Keller RV Storage
Local Service Providers

 
Detail/hand wax/interior clean:

      Annointed Auto Detail Center
      Early Jackson  
      P.O. Box 15856
     Ft. Worth, TX 76119    
       (817) 707-9056
  
State Inspection: 
        Keller Tire & Service Center
        248 Keller Pkwy.   Keller, TX 76248
        (817) 431-9332
 
Propane: 
        Mc Donnell Building Materials
         600 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
        (817) 431-3551
 
 
 Mobile RV Repair: 
        Express Mobile RV Service
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Tire Care

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

For long term storage, tire pressure should be increased 25% from inflation required for the loaded vehicle.   Care should be taken to avoid prolonged tire contact with petroleum based substances.  The RV should be moved every three months to prevent flat spotting and ozone cracking at the tire sidewall flex point.  Flat spots usually disappear [...]

Boat Storage Checklist

Friday, December 5th, 2008

When storing your boat, keep these tips in mind:

Prepare your engine in accordance with the owner’s manual.  In winter, this will normally include:

draining and flushing the cooling system
draining and refilling the crankcase
applying oil to inside of each cylinder through the spark plug holes;
other preservative actions recommended by your boat’s manufacturer.

Thoroughly clean the hull, decks, cockpit, [...]

RV Storage Checklist

Friday, December 5th, 2008

When storing your RV, there are many tasks to remember.   Here’s a checklist we put together to help you make sure your RV is ready for storage.

Review owner’s manual for engine, LP gas, generator, water heater and sanitation system storage information.
Remove all perishable food from cabinets.
Turn off refrigerator, verify all power sources are off [...]