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12. Maintenance and upkeep
12.8 Winterizing the Caravan
For many people, the camping season ends when the temperature
starts to fall. Your caravan must be properly prepared for its winter
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The following general rules apply:
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Only leave your caravan in an enclosed space if it is dry and
well-aired. Otherwise, it is better to leave your caravan in the
open.
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Cover the hitch head. Grease the brake linkage and winding
stanchions.
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Jack up the caravan if possible. Extend the corner steadies to
relieve the burden on wheels and axles to some extent. Use axle
stands to support the chassis.
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Close all gas bottles and emergency shutoff valves.
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If your vehicle has a battery (self-sufficient package), it should
be disconnected; ideally, remove it and store it safe from frost.
Check it about once a month to see if it is still charged; if not,
charge it.
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Leave space between tarpaulins and the caravan so as not to
hamper ventilation.
The following applies for the external structure:
• Wash the caravan thoroughly (see 12.7).
• Check the vehicle for damages to the paint 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
paint lacquer.
• Use a protective agent to protect the metal parts of the chassis
against rust.
• Check the chassis for damage and, if necessary, repair it. In
case of severe damages, contact your dealer.
• Ensure that no water can get into the venting on the floor, hea-
ting system and refrigerator venting (fit winter covers
The following applies for tanks and containers:
• Clean, disinfect, descale and completely empty all water pipes
and taps. Leave taps open.
• Clean the fresh water tank and empty it by pulling out the over-
flow pipe (see Chapter 8.2 Fresh water).
• Clean and empty the waste water tank.
• Clean and empty the toilet flushing tank (model-specific) and
the waste tank. Clean the toilet sliding flap, apply a lubricant for
seals and leave it open.
• Completely empty the therme/Combi heating system/boiler
• If your caravan is equipped with a hotwater heater: rinse the
water heater thoroughly and empty all of the water.
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