Motorhome Care
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maintains furniture in showroom condition.
It must be remembered that because the
frames of some doors are made of ash, which
is a natural product, they can be affected by
temperature and humidity and may bow under
certain conditions. As conditions change they
should revert to their original positions.
Kitchen Drainer and Cutting Board
You should not stand hot items on to these
items. To wash use only warm soapy water, do
not use chemicals and bleach.
Changing Interior Bulbs
Remove the lens or lamp shade to access
the bulb.
ALWAYS REPLACE LIKE FOR LIKE
For individual replacement bulb specification,
refer to your Specification Handbook.
WINTERISATION/STORAGE
This is probably an opportune moment to
arrange for the Motorhome to have its annual
service at your appointed dealer.
The following applies whenever your
Motorhome is stored particularly during the
winter months.
Do not park near trees or larch type fences, due
to possible wind damage.
Keep any grass around the floor of the
Motorhome short, to maintain air flow and stop
any possible damp getting into the Motorhome.
It is advised that the Motorhome is ventilated
regularly throughout the winterisation /storage
period, opening windows, doors and rooflights
when possible.
General
For care of the vehicle battery please refer
to the Fiat/Peugeot handbook in section
‘Correct use of the vehicle’ particularly
‘Vehicle inactivity’.
All moving parts should be checked for
free operation.
Clean all cooking appliances and refrigerator.
Lubrication should be carried out at the points
illustrated in the general notes on chassis
maintenance.
Charge up the on-board battery every 2 months.
Leave the refrigerator door open. Leave
furniture doors and lockers open to allow air to
circulate fully.
Soft Furnishings
Clean and dust the upholstery and if possible
remove before placing the Caravan or
Motorhome into winter storage. Alternatively,
stand the cushions on their edges to allow
circulation of air.
This will reduce the possibility of dampness
from condensation.
Keep curtains or blinds closed, to minimise
fading of furniture.
If the blinds and/or flyscreens remain down for
a prolonged period of time, re-tensioning of the
springs will be necessary before re-use.
Wheels and Tyres
Do not store in one position with partially
deflated tyres. The tyre walls will suffer and do
present a real danger of blow outs, especially
when travelling at faster speeds than are
allowed in the UK.
The wheels should be turned every couple of
weeks. If you are removing the wheels, follow
the jacking procedure for changing a wheel.
Check your tyres regularly for signs of age
and deterioration, particularly wear, cracking
and blistering. If in doubt consult a reputable
tyre fitter.
Water System
Remove chopping board from bowl. All taps
should be opened. Single lever mixer taps,
including the shower mixer, should have the
lever moved to the central position and lifted to
the open position for hot and cold.
Drain water heater: Open yellow handle on
in line valve normally adjacent to water heater.
Valve is open when handle is vertical.
Drain water tanks: Fresh tank: either remove
the water dump plug in the base of the tank
accessible via the cleaning hatch or by the
drain tap situated below the skirt panel
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