Winter Lay Up For The Van - Hobby 2015 Vantana Manual

12.5 Winter Lay Up for the Van

For many people, the camping season ends when the tempe-
rature starts to fall. Your van must be properly prepared for its
winter lay up.
The following general rules apply:
• Only leave your van in a closed space if it is dry and well-
aired. Otherwise, it is better to leave your van in the open.
• To protect the tyres, jack up the van or move it slightly to a
new position every two months.
• Close all gas bottles and emergency shutoff valves.
• Disconnect (or, ideally, remove) the battery and store it
safe from frost. Check it about once a month to see if it is
still charged; if not, charge it.
• Check the antifreeze in the cooling system and, if neces-
sary, top it up.
• Leave space between tarpaulins and the camper so as not
to hamper ventilation.
The following applies for the external structure:
• Wash the van thoroughly (see 12.4).
• Check the vehicle for damages to the varnish and other
damages. If necessary, repair these damages and carry
out any other necessary repairs.
• The exterior should be treated with wax or a special polish
for varnish.
• Use a protective agent to protect the metal parts of the
chassis against rust.
• Check the undercarriage for damage and, if necessary,
drive to your dealer to have it repaired.
• Ensure that no water can get into the venting on the floor,
heating system and refrigerator venting (mount winter
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covers ).
The following applies for tanks and containers:
• Clean, disinfect, descale and completely empty all water
pipes and faucets. Leave faucets open.
• Clean and empty the fresh water tank.
• Clean and empty the waste water tank.
• Clean and empty the toilet flushing tank and the excre-
ment tank. Clean the toilet valve, apply a lubricant for
seals and leave it open.
• Completely empty the therme/boiler.
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