Bailey Approach - Winterisation;Storage; Winterizing

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GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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 oor or the
motorhome short to maintain airow 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 an
rooights 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.
Winterizing.
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 either
using 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 the lever up of every tap and
leave it in its central position.
Modications:DIYwork
Owners need to be aware that carrying out DIY
modications to your caravan or motorhome
may in certain circumstances, invalidate the
warranty cover and could also affect the safety
and structure of the vehicle.