Winter Lay Up For The Van - Hobby Vantana Ontour 2021 Manual

186 12. Maintenance and Care
- The chemical method used to control microorganisms in the
device can also be supplemented by regularly heating the
water in the boiler to 70° C.
- The safety / outlet valve (FrostControl) must be operated
regularly (at least twice a year) to remove lime deposits and
to ensure that it is not blocked.
- Refrigerator:
- Keep the ventilation grille clean. The door seal should be
rubbed once a year with talcum power to keep it supple and
the expandable fold should be checked for tears.
- Check the drain-off of the condensation regularly. If neces-
sity, clean the condensation drain-off. If this is clogged, the
condensation will collect on the floor of the refrigerator.
- The space behind the refrigerator should be hoovered and
cleaned regularly. The ventilation grille should also be kept
clean (absorber refrigerator
Remove all spray cans with cleaners and polishes from the
vehicle after finishing the upkeep! Otherwise, there is a
danger of explosion at temperatures over 50° C!
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12.7 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 necessary,
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 12.6).
• 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.