Care of your caravan
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Owners handbook 2022
• Remove all linens, blankets, cushions,
clothes, mattresses, etc. which could be
aected by damp conditions. Clean the
caravan inside and out as detailed in the
previous section.
• IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
MOISTURE CAPTURE CONTAINERS
ARE PLACED WITHIN YOUR
CARAVAN to aid against the eects
of condensation and that these are
emptied regularly.
• Drain o the water system.
(See previous section).
• Leave all taps open to allow any residue
to expand if frozen.
• Hang the hose for the shower to allow
all residue water to drain.
• Drain and sterilise the toilet.
(See previous section).
• Ensure all windows, roof lights and
doors are correctly fastened and locked.
Check fixed ventilation apertures are
not obstructed.
• Open all the cupboard doors to allow air
to circulate.
• Ensure that the alarm PIR’s view of
the caravan interior is clear and not
obscured by items stored on the floor.
• Check that the site you have chosen
to store the caravan is open, fairly high
and dry and if possible not exposed to
gales etc. If this proves impossible it is
recommended that the caravan chassis
is anchored to the ground.
• Ventilate the caravan regularly during
storage period (this is most important
when a caravan cover is fitted). N.B.
Caravan covers must be of a
breathable material.
Jack up the caravan (use bottle or screw
jack, do NOT use the corner steadies) so
that the wheels are clear of the ground.
Support the caravan axle with wooden
blocks, axle stands or similar so that
when the jacks are removed the wheels
remain clear of the ground. Lower the
corner steadies to ‘just’ site the caravan.
Cover the tyres to prevent deterioration.
Release the handbrake. Rotate the wheels
at regular intervals to maintain wheel-
bearing lubrication. Grease the over-run
and shroud in a waterproof protective
cover. Grease must not be used if an AKS
or similar stabiliser is fitted.
Switch o 12 volt supply.
SECURITY: Lowering and locking the
corner steadies and removing the wheels
reduces the risk of caravan theft.
NOTE: Do not work under the caravan
unless the corner steadies are down and
the axle is supported.
Should the caravan be stored for a
prolonged period of time it is strongly
recommended that the caravan is fully
serviced before the commencement of
use. Your dealer will ensure that your
caravan is safe, secure and ready for your
enjoyment.
NOTE: Caravans stored for any length
of time should not have the handbrake
applied. Ideally the wheels should be
removed and the caravan placed on winter
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