Hobby Siesta - 12.7 Winter Operation

12. Maintenance and Care 199
Please also refer to the information given by the manufac-
turers of built-in devices regarding winter.
The following applies for the interior ttings
•Cleantheinteriorofyourmotorhome.Hoovercarpets,
cushions and mattresses. If possible, store them outside the
mobile home. Otherwise, place them in such a way inside
the vehicle that they do not come into contact with conden-
sation.
•Usesoapywatertocleanlinoleumandsmoothsurfaces.
•Emptyandcleantherefrigerator.Leavetherefrigerator
door in the ventilation position (see 10.6).
•Aftercleaningthem,leavestowagespaces,cupboards,
drawersandfurnitureapsopentofacilitateaircirculation.
•Leaveventsforforcedventilationopen.Ifthemobilehome
is kept in a closed space, you can leave the skylight open.
•Airthemobilehomethoroughlyeveryfourtosixweeks
when the weather is dry.
•Setupadehumidier(suchassalt)insidethemotorhome
and dry the granulate or change it regularly.
• Openthebattery'scircuitbreaker.
• Ifnecessary,heatthecampertopreventthebuild-upof
mould from condensation.
• Switchothe12Vmainswitch.
The following applies for your preparations:
• Checkthevehiclefordamagetothepaintworkorfrom
rust and, if necessary, repair it.
• Ensurethatwatercannotrunintotheventilationandde-
aerating and heating systems.
• Useawax-basedprotectiveagenttoprotectthemetal
parts of the undercarriage against rust.
• Preservevarnishedexternalsurfaceswithsuitableagents.
• Fillthepetroltankwithwinterdiesel;checktheantifreezer
in the windshield cleaning unit and the coolant.
12.7 Winter Operation
Preparations
Your motor home has been designed to allow you to use it to
a certain extent in winter. If you really wish to camp in winter,
we recommend that you optimize your motor home to meet
your personal requirements. Your dealer will be pleased to
advise you.