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Subject Topic: sorting caravan for winter
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05/10/2012 at 8:34am
 Location: lancashire
 Outfit: sterling eccles amythest
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good day  just purchased a caravan with a fixed bed  we have about three weeks left until site closes for winter do people lift the matress up over the winter to let air circulate  in the van  thanks


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Yes, stand all the cushions on edge as much as possible & ensure permanent ventilation is not obstructed. These vents may be in floor inside cupboards & also in toilet so leave doors open. Don't bother with dehumidifying devices, all they do is store the water from circulating air which is pointless & counterproductive. Avoid leaving towels & bedding inside over winter if you can.


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Nope, as there are gaps in the upright frame on our fixed bed and the bed base is slatted. We close the bathroom door as there is clearance at the top and bottom.

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05/10/2012 at 9:49pm
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hi see

Winterising Your Caravan

see phils list

 

My checklist +details of what I use for your info

WINTERISING VAN
Remove furniture/bedding/carpets/curtains
Clean/vac carpets/furniture/bedding/curtains as req'd carpet/upholstery spray
Water Hog Milton - sterilise pipes. Open taps; drain system. Taps open 1/2 position . Plugs in.
Toilet Cistern Stand in Fedox whilst cleaning van. Then drain
Toilet Thetford Toilet Cleaner
Toilet cassette Thetford Cassette Cleaner & Maintenace spray. Olive oil seal (leave open). Wipe locker - Dettol wipes. Check Fuse
Waste outlets Wash - dettol antibacterial wipes
Waste outlet drain pipes Wash and soak in milton solution
Wash Van Fenwicks cleaner
Polish Van Fenwicks Bobby Dazzler or Over Winter
Windows Auto Glym window cleaner
Roof Vents Clean roof under vent windows - Fenwicks + Bobby Dazzler/Over wintering
Fridge/Cooker vents Fit covers
Battery Remove and put on charge every now and again
12 Point Pin Vaseline
Chassis Brush dirt off
Shock Absorbers Clean and vaseline rods - remove vaseline in spring
Window frame Olive oil on rubber around windows
Wheels winter wheels -check tyre air
Hitch Head Clean - Dry Cloth/Fine emery
Brakes Clean rods and oil connections (Duckhams)
Check Brake Cable for damage
Corner Steadies Clean thread and oil - Duckhams
Lights Clean lenses inside and out, vaseline edge when fitting back. Check bulbs
Aerial Check its down and facing back
Door lock/hinges WD40
Clean cupboards Morrisons Lavender Wipes/Dettol wipes.
Wash van floors & dry Finesse 3 in 1 spray
Vents Check they are not blocked
Filter Remove or cover with insulation
Kitchen sink/taps Dettol Antibacterial wipes
Woodwork Morrisons Lavender Wipes
Bathroom sink/shower Thetford Bathroom Cleaner/Dettol antibacterial wipes
Fridge/Microwave Duzzit fridge and Microwave cleaner
Cooker Fairy Liquid/vim
Remove Radio
Underbed/front benches Vac then Finesse 3 in 1 spray
Waste Hog Sterilise - Milton
Gas Cylinders Off? Store in Greenhouse
Cupboards/doors closed?
Descale kettle
Check fuses
All switches off?
Drain Tap closed?
Dampbuster in Front and Bathroom Kampa Dampbuster crystals
Blinds up
ProTec cover
Clean Awning



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