Shutting Down - Storage

[JayBee75]

So heading OS for 4-5 weeks. And wanted to know what is the best way to leave the D4 garaged for this time?

Do I disconnect battery? What are the implications?
Do I leave the car locked or unlocked?
Do I leave it on a trickle charger eg C Tek?
Suspension locked down on access?

What are implications if any leaving the car connected/ disconnected for this time? I have heard some stories and thoughts, however welcome anyone's input and experiences as I want zero issues upon return.

Cheers
JB

[sniegy]

JB
Went OS in 2011 for 3 months & the last thing on my mind was the D4.
Just left it locked in the garage at normal height setting & when i returned the vehicle started straight up & didn't have any issues. But my battery was in good condition as prior to leaving i did a trip to Wagga.
HTH.
Cheers;)

[Rurover]

JB.

Make sure you fill the fuel tank with fuel before leaving it in storage.
This will prevent water vapour in the tank condensing into water and causing you problems in future (especially if it's a diesel!).

Alan

[phl]

If you are really worried, leave it on trickle charge; was at an evening at an Italian marque's dealership in Waterloo, and all their cards were on trickle charge.

[Geedublya]

I'm OS at the moment. Before I left I turned off the engel and left it open so mould didn't grow, filled the fuel tanks and connected a trickle charger to the main battery.

[discotwinturbo]

Next time I will put on my 0.8 amp ctek charger.

Last time, 4 weeks away, she was completely dead.....showing about 7 Volts from memory.

Batteries are too expensive to risk having them go that low.

Brett....

[Greatsouthernland]

So heading OS for 4-5 weeks. And wanted to know what is the best way to leave the D4 garaged for this time?

Do I disconnect battery? What are the implications?
Do I leave the car locked or unlocked?
Do I leave it on a trickle charger eg C Tek?
Suspension locked down on access?

What are implications if any leaving the car connected/ disconnected for this time? I have heard some stories and thoughts, however welcome anyone's input and experiences as I want zero issues upon return.

Cheers
JB

Leave it with me, I've been looking at these for a while and could do with more time to think...:D. Have a good trip.

[JayBee75]

JB.

Make sure you fill the fuel tank with fuel before leaving it in storage.
This will prevent water vapour in the tank condensing into water and causing you problems in future (especially if it's a diesel!).

Alan

Thanks Alan, however I have always left tanks low as fuel goes stale when left? Fresh fuel = better?

[SBD4]

I believe that is more to to do with petrol. As mentioned previously, with diesel, it is the exposure to the atmosphere and moisture in it that is the greatest risk.

[winaje]

Leave it with me, I've been looking at these for a while and could do with more time to think...:D. Have a good trip.
Oi, I'm a heck of a lot closer to him than you are, I bags the caretaking, hehe

[Tote]

When we were away for 6 weeks recently I disconnected the main battery and the link on the traxide for the second battery and on our return the Disco started immediately. the only side effect was the trip meter and fuel economy readings reset. My disco does have a slow leak in the rear valve block though and this wakes the computer up to self level which is an additional drain on the battery.
The fuel tank was also filled.

Regards,
Tote

[JayBee75]

Oi, I'm a heck of a lot closer to him than you are, I bags the caretaking, hehe

It would need to be fuelled and fully detailed (again) with a slab in the back upon return.........:p

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/120913-show-us-your-disco-sport-please-read-first-post-first-post1998872.html#post1998872

[Greatsouthernland]

It would need to be fuelled and fully detailed (again) with a slab in the back upon return.........:p

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/120913-show-us-your-disco-sport-please-read-first-post-first-post1998872.html#post1998872

Done! Two slabs, one VB and one West End Draught...

[Greatsouthernland]

When we were away for 6 weeks recently I disconnected the main battery and the link on the traxide for the second battery and on our return the Disco started immediately. the only side effect was the trip meter and fuel economy readings reset. My disco does have a slow leak in the rear valve block though and this wakes the computer up to self level which is an additional drain on the battery.
The fuel tank was also filled.

Regards,
Tote

I think the nipple might be showing in your Avatar of Angelina...have you got a full size picture so that I can confirm?

:angel:

[Tote]

:D:D:D:D:D
Sorry, found it on the web a very long time ago. but you did make me nearly spit my coffee on my monitor if that makes you feel better.

Regards,
Tote

[JayBee75]

Thanks all for the replies.

I had heard some stories about batteries going dead and or disconnecting casuing issues with computers etc. Obviously with the electronics on these things these days there is alot more at play.

I will fill her up, put her on a trickle charger and access height.

Cheers

[winaje]

It would need to be fuelled and fully detailed (again) with a slab in the back upon return.........:p

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/120913-show-us-your-disco-sport-please-read-first-post-first-post1998872.html#post1998872

Provided I was insured by your company (as in they accept a driver apart from you (44yo)) I'd take you up on that, seriously.

Edit: after looking at the pics, I'd DEFINITELY take you up on that, it's exactly what I'm hoping to buy and I need to "convince" SWMBO...

Edited Edit: oh well, was worth a try... :ohyes:

[AndyG]

Depending on how far you from the airport, ...........

A mate parks it in long term airport storage it, it gets detailed, fueled, pampered and waiting when he gets back. He's normally away several months at the time, so it must be reasonably priced.