QUOTE (arnie1 @ Oct 16 2009, 01:09 AM)

I'm going to answer my own original question, since i've done a lot of research. I do the following for winter storage:
Give the car a good wash.
Change the oil.
Put fuel stabilizer in the gas tank and fill the tank.
Add additional air pressure to the tires to the maximum they are rated to hold.
Vacuum the interior and trunk.
Check the antifreeze.
Disconnect the battery.
Put on the car cover.
In the spring, i uncover the car, re connect the battery and drive away. I do have to reset the compass, radio buttons, and clock. I don't use the seat setting buttons so i don't know about those.
FWIW, this summer is I stored my BMW convertible (was away for four months). I used a trickle charger (about $20 or less, available at Sears or Black&Decker etc...); as you suggested, filled the tires to max. stated pressure capability; completely filled the gas tank; had the car 'detailed'; covered the car with a fitted car cover. Four months later, I took off the car cover, disconnected the trickle charger, re-set the tires to correct pressures.... and the motor started first try, no flat spot on the tires, and the car felt like new!
With an RX300, in Michigan, for five months in winter in a garage adjacent to house (thus does not freeze), same procedure; same result.