Van lay up

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Van lay up

· Posted: 26.08.2012 · #1

Hi to all fellow motor homers. I have a query about laying up a van for five to six weeks.
For work reasons I will have to leave my van for about six weeks and here's the question.......do I need to have it jacked up.......to avoid a flat spot on the tyres.........and will I need it started on occasion to stop the batteries going flat.
I have never had this problem as the van is used all year round. Any advice would be appreciated.

The van is a Hymer @ 3850kg........

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Re: Van lay up

· Posted: 26.08.2012 · #2

Hi, I would'nt worry about the tyres, might be no harm to start it for ten minutes after three weeks,. Your camper was probably standing longer in the dealers forecourt before you bought it without been jacked up. I would be more worried about frost damage if your layup period is during winter months.

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Re: Van lay up

· Posted: 27.08.2012 · #3

i agree 6 wks is not a long time but if you worried just move it a half wheel turn when chargeing

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Re: Van lay up

· Posted: 27.08.2012 · #4

dont worry about the tyres etc.

drain any water out of waste/fresh, not for fear of freezing(tho maybe with the weather at min lol) but just to stop satle smell etc.

6 weeks is nothing in the life of the van, maybe start it for a few mins after a couple of weeks, especially if a tracker or similar fitted as this uses battery power.

look forward to using it after your 6 weeks.....

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