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Winter Storage
Initially, the plan for Nocona was to maintain a covered storage unit in town but after 9 months or so, we found out we weren't using the storage facility much. There were so many rules that prevented any type of work or maintenance it seemed silly to pay a monthly storage fee. Also, the concern of catalytic converter theft (even though a Catstrap was installed) always weighed in the back of my mind.

So now, Nocona is being stored at home where she is safe and sound.  The biggest drawback is the lack of a cover to protect from the elements/ snow. etc.  She is winterized since no plan to camp until Springtime and parked fairly level right now but would it be better to have her sit at a slight angle to allow snowmelt and rainwater drainage?
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Winter Storage
Reply #1 –
Your fridge is off correct?

A slight incline would be a good idea then.
Dave

2017 TK
Re: Winter Storage
Reply #2 –
Greg, when you accumulate snow on your roof, do you remove it?  Snow has a way of melting into openings and, if you encounter freeze-thaw, ice may accumulate and damage components.  When I lived in Wyoming, my first truck camper suffered some snow damage.  Thereafter, I would remove the snow (broom or squeegee or both), after storms.  Granted, the snow loads of Wyoming are unlikely to occur near you.

Warren
Warren
2019 MB “Dream Catcher”
Jeep Wrangler JL
Re: Winter Storage
Reply #3 –
Dave, yes fridge is off.  I'll tilt the RV before our next storm.  I'm assuming it doesn't matter which end (or side) is tilted.

Good point Warren. We were out of town (not in the RV) this last storm and got 14" while gone so I did not get to it. I'm sure you know that the sooner you can deal with snow after a storm, the easier it is!
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Winter Storage
Reply #4 –
Tilt is probably best but be aware water tends to drain  to one spot on motorhome.    These dominant flow points better be well sealed.  Don’t ask me how I know this. 


2001 MB
* Not to be confused with Larry W (3000 of my posts are actually from expert Larry W due to Yahoo transition mis-step)
Re: Winter Storage
Reply #5 –
how about putting something like shelter logic in your backyard? one i end up installed has the warranty longer then my expected life ... have the freedom of easy access to motorhome. if goto that route, think of your next motorhome to get the right size shelter ....
Re: Winter Storage
Reply #6 –
Appreciate the suggestion, Muhammad, but our CCR's do not allow those types of structures and I doubt it would hold up to our wind and snow loads. I would like to put in a concrete pad and overhead structure as a minimum but cost is a big consideration.
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
 
Re: Winter Storage
Reply #7 –
Quote from: HiLola  - 
Appreciate the suggestion, Muhammad, but our CCR's do not allow those types of structures and I doubt it would hold up to our wind and snow loads. I would like to put in a concrete pad and overhead structure as a minimum but cost is a big consideration.
and who says our town allow it :-) temporary structure, and can be taken out without too much cost ... in my case risk was worth taking it .... other option as you mentioned is not very pleasant specially when town does not allow motorhome on our property, right now motorhome is not visible and both me and my wife were able to spend 15 minutes inside to make sure that we did not miss anything during first winterization process and did not see any water or ice inside ...
cheers