Winterisation/Storage; Winterizing; General Care; Care & Maintenance - Bailey Approach Advance Owner's Manual

GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Winterisation/Storage

The following applies whenever
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 trees or latch
-type gates due to possible wind damage.
• Keep any grass around the floor of 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, opening windows, doors and
rooflights where 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.
Winterising
your Freezing in winter may cause damage to the
Whale tap.
To avoid this damage, ensure that the system
is completely drained.
• Drain the fresh water tank using either the
pump or a drain valve.
• Turn the pump on and open all taps and the
shower mixer (including the drain valve) and
allow the pump to purge the water from the
system.
• Turn off the power isolator switch for the
water pump.
• Remember to leave all outlets open to avoid
any damage.
• Lift tup the lever of every tap and leave it in
its central position.
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 could also affect the safety
and structure of the vehicle.