Winter Operation - Hobby ONTOUR Operation Manual

12.8 Winter Operation

Camping in winter
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12. Maintenance and upkeep
Preparations
Your caravan has been designed to allow you to use it to a certain
extent in winter. If you really wish to camp in winter, we recom-
mend that you optimize your caravan to meet your personal requi-
rements. Your dealer will be pleased to advise you.
The following applies for your preparations:
• Check the vehicle for damage to the paintwork or from rust
and, if necessary, repair it.
• Ensure that water cannot run into the ventilation and de-aera-
ting and heating systems.
• Use a wax-based protective agent to protect the metal parts of
the undercarriage against rust.
• Preserve varnished external surfaces with suitable agents.
Please also refer to the information given by the ma-
nufacturers of built-in devices regarding winter.
The following applies for ventilation:
During operation in winter, condensation is caused when using
the caravan in low temperatures. Sufficient ventilation is extremely
important to ensure that the quality of the air inside the caravan is
good and to avoid damages to the vehicle caused by condensation.
• Do not shut vents for forced ventilation.
• Set the heating to maximum power when heating up the ca-
ravan. Open stowage spaces, cupboards, drawers, furniture
flaps, curtains, shades and plissés. This enables you to achieve
optimum ventilation and de-aerating.
• Only heat the caravan when the recirculation air system is swit-
ched on.
• Every morning, air all of the cushions, mattresses and stowage
spaces and dry any damp spots.
• Air thoroughly with fully opened doors and windows several
times a day.
• If the outside temperature is under 8° C, winter covers* should
be mounted over the ventilation grilles of the refrigerator.
If, despite all of these measures, condensation forms
somewhere, simply wipe it away.
Before entering, remove the snow from your clothes
and shoes to prevent an increase in humidity.