TIPS ON WINTER STORAGE FOR YOUR CAMPER VAN
Should we experience a bad winter many people may suffer damage to their Camper Van. For example, freezing pipes and damage to awnings are among some of the issues our clients face. Here are some handy tips to offset these problems which may occur.
IMPORTANT TIPS
The INTERIOR of your Camper Van should be kept clean and dry to prevent mould growing while you Camper Van is in Winter Storage.
After cleaning Fridge leave the door open allowing air circulation
Remove ALL bedding
Remove ALL Gas bottles and store safely in a garage or shed
Ensure you DRAIN ALL WATER COMPLETELY from your pipes (Water can become stale and obviously freeze causing considerable damage).
Remove ALL leisure batteries and store them safely in a dry place (Extreme cold can reduce battery life and affect the lifestyle of the battery itself)
If storage is in a rural location you may want to set some mouse traps as you don't want uninvited guests in your Camper Van
Leave all locker doors open to prevent damp/condensation
Close ventilation Grills but do NOT block fixed grills
The OUTSIDE of your Camper Van should be thoroughly CLEANED before you store it away. Remove any mud or dirt which can retain moisture leading to rusting.
Check your Tyre Pressure prior to Storage
Apply grease or oil to ALL hinges and mechanical parts. This repels water preventing freezing and saves you a job when the season begins again
Ensure your Awning is fully dry before rolling away for the winter
To prevent windows sticking to the rubber seals use some TALCUM POWDER
Have a proper Ice Scraper & Deicer in your Camper Van
If you have a waste tank under your camper EMPTY regularly
Consider raising the Camper Van with an Axle Stand
Ensure you have a WARNING TRIANGLE and WORKING FIRE EXTINGUISHER
AND FINALLY THE BEST TIP OF ALL IS TO TAKE YOUR CAMPER VAN OUT ON THE ROAD FOR A SHORT RUN ON A REGULAR BASIS THROUGHOUT THE WINTER.
Should we experience a bad winter many people may suffer damage to their Camper Van. For example, freezing pipes and damage to awnings are among some of the issues our clients face. Here are some handy tips to offset these problems which may occur.
IMPORTANT TIPS
The INTERIOR of your Camper Van should be kept clean and dry to prevent mould growing while you Camper Van is in Winter Storage.
After cleaning Fridge leave the door open allowing air circulation
Remove ALL bedding
Remove ALL Gas bottles and store safely in a garage or shed
Ensure you DRAIN ALL WATER COMPLETELY from your pipes (Water can become stale and obviously freeze causing considerable damage).
Remove ALL leisure batteries and store them safely in a dry place (Extreme cold can reduce battery life and affect the lifestyle of the battery itself)
If storage is in a rural location you may want to set some mouse traps as you don't want uninvited guests in your Camper Van
Leave all locker doors open to prevent damp/condensation
Close ventilation Grills but do NOT block fixed grills
The OUTSIDE of your Camper Van should be thoroughly CLEANED before you store it away. Remove any mud or dirt which can retain moisture leading to rusting.
Check your Tyre Pressure prior to Storage
Apply grease or oil to ALL hinges and mechanical parts. This repels water preventing freezing and saves you a job when the season begins again
Ensure your Awning is fully dry before rolling away for the winter
To prevent windows sticking to the rubber seals use some TALCUM POWDER
Have a proper Ice Scraper & Deicer in your Camper Van
If you have a waste tank under your camper EMPTY regularly
Consider raising the Camper Van with an Axle Stand
Ensure you have a WARNING TRIANGLE and WORKING FIRE EXTINGUISHER
AND FINALLY THE BEST TIP OF ALL IS TO TAKE YOUR CAMPER VAN OUT ON THE ROAD FOR A SHORT RUN ON A REGULAR BASIS THROUGHOUT THE WINTER.