Preparing For Bad Weather; Storage & Care; Long Term Storage; Interior - MDC Jackson Forward Fold User Manual And Manual

Preparing for Bad Weather

Modern camper tents are designed with a roof height to accommodate taller people. The trade off with this kind of
design is the pitch of the roof is not always steep enough for water to run off effectively in heavy rain. To better
prepare for wet conditions it is advisable in most cases to increase the pitch of the awning/annex roof by lowering the
corners furthest away from the main tent. This should be done to the degree that water cannot pool on the roof.
Additionally, in soft floor campers it is advisable to lower the back corner pole opposite the bed and furthest from the
annex to ensure water can't pool on the main tent.
Canvas is not designed to store water. Water pooling can stretch and damage canvas and in extreme cases bend the
supporting poles of the camper. This is considered storm damage and is not covered by your camper manufacturer
under warranty.
Storage & Care

Long Term Storage

To maximise the life of your camper/caravan you should consider additional protection from the elements. UV light and
moisture can have an adverse effect on materials when left unprotected outside. This section outlines some of the
things you can do as an owner to protect your investment.

Interior

Moisture in the smallest amounts can cause mould. High humidity and cooling temperatures can create condensation,
additionally condensation can form under mattresses due to temperature differences between warm bodies on top and
the bed base being cold from outside temperatures. As a precaution you can do the following:
• Check under mattress for moisture before packing up. If moisture is found allow to thoroughly dry before
closing your camper.
Store 1 or 2 moisture absorbing packs/dehumidifier packs in the camper/caravan to draw away any residual
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water vapour.
• If packing up with damp canvas, open and dry out the camper at the first opportunity when returning home.
Dry all canvas thoroughly and follow point 2.

Exterior

Soft floor: The vinyl cover on the tent of your soft floor camper is designed as a travel cover not a storage cover. For
storage at home it is recommended that you use a camper cover or tarpaulin to protect from UV and the elements.
Hard floor: Ensure all seals on the camper have proper compression at 30-50%, are free of dirt and have no canvas
protruding past the seals. UV light and the elements can over time cause seals and fitting to perish and become brittle.
The use of a camper cover or tarpaulin will extend the life of components and keep your investment looking better for
longer.
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