Care Of Your Motorhome - Bailey pproach SE Owner's Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF
YOUR MOTORHOME
Cleaning / usage information:
• Wash the motorhome by hand, using a
sponge with plenty of clean water to
avoid scratching.
• Use with a mild detergent in the clean
water.
• Test any cleaning solution on a small
area of the vehicle before using.
• Always rinse away any soapy water from
your motorhome.
• Dry the vehicle with a chamois or a
microfibre cloth
DO NOT:
• Allow any fuels to stay in contact with the
vehicles exterior surface for extended
periods of time. (If you spill some Diesel
when filling your vehicle wipe it away and
clean with soapy water upon your return
home).
• Do not apply a carnauba-based wax to
the vehicle.
• Do not use a mechanical brush washing
system such as a car wash.
• Never pressure wash your vehicle.
• Do not use solvents.
• Do not use Acrylic cleaners
Winterisation /Storage
The following applies whenever your
motorhome is stored particularly during
winter months.
• If you will not be using your vehicle for a
while it is probably a good time to
arrange for your motorhome to have its
annual service at your appointed dealer.
• Do not leave your vehicle near tress or
latch type gates due to possible wind
damage.
• Keep any grass around the floor or the
motorhome short to maintain airflow and
stop any possible damp getting into it.
• It is advised that the motorhome is
ventilated regularly throughout the
winterisation/storage period by opening

CARE OF YOUR MOTORHOME

windows, doors and rooflights whenever
possible.
• All moving parts should be checked for
free operation.
• Clean all cooking appliances and the
refrigerator before parking up the vehicle.
• Charge up the on board battery every 2
months.
• Leave the refrigerator door open. Leave
the furniture and locker doors open to
allow air to circulate fully.
• Ensure that the entire water system is
thoroughly drained.
Further detail on storage procedures has been
given in earlier sections of this handbook.
Modifications: DIY work
Owners need to be aware that carrying out
DIY modifications to your caravan or
motorhome may in certain circumstances,
invalidate the warranty cover and also affects
the safety and structure of the vehicle.
Condensation
What is Condensation?
Condensation occurs when water vapour is
cooled, where upon it reverts back to water.
Condensation generally occurs in the
atmosphere when warm air rises, cools and
loses its capacity to hold water vapour. As a
result, excess water vapour condenses to
form droplets.
Condensation normally occurs in the winter
when the motorhome is cold and skylights
windows and doors are opened less often
this means that moist air cannot escape.
It is important to try and provide ventilation so
that moist air can escape and to use the
heating responsibly.
How you can prevent condensation:
Provide ventilation so that warm air can
escape
• Good ventilation of kitchens when
washing, cooking or drying damp cloths
is essential, use the electrical element of
the heating system, particularly if the
windows show signs of misting up.
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