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Subject Topic: Overwintering
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28/10/2012 at 9:36pm
 Location: west yorks
 Outfit:  Vango inspire 600xl 5m bell tent
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Hi everyone, now i know this is a subject discussed many times but what is the low down on packing up for winter?
My caravan is on a seasonal pitch and stays over winter, i was going to remove the cushions and give them a clean and scotchguard, but the van itself??
Should i perhaps leave the omni-vent on the latch or even the main roof light on the latch to help airflow? Or just close up as per usual? Last year i put in some de humidifying crystals but they just froze up!! I know one or two people with older vans keep a window or two open but I'm a little bothered about doing the wrong thing.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.


28/10/2012 at 10:24pm
 Location: Keswick
 Outfit: Bailey
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Do the job properly....don't leave windows open

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 & caseline over lock to keep water out
Clean cupboards   Morrisons Lavender Wipes/Dettol wipes.
Wash van floors & dry   Finesse 3 in 1 spray
Vents   Check they are not blocked. Fit fridge vents
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    
spray white lethium aerosol into the locks    


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28/10/2012 at 10:30pm
 Location: Southampton
 Outfit: ABI Globestar
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I have taken some good advice from this, Olive Oil on the window seals, would never have thought of that.


29/10/2012 at 7:31am
 Location: west yorks
 Outfit:  Vango inspire 600xl 5m bell tent
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Great advice cwdc!
We always strip van out and clean right through inside and out but there are some excellent tips that I will be putting into practice.
( think I better start now!)


29/10/2012 at 7:36am
 Location: Luton (no jokes plea
 Outfit: Coachman and Hyundai
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Bloomin 'eck! I will have to print this off and keep in the folder labelled "new caravan". Thanks for the exhaustive list.

Anne



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29/10/2012 at 7:44am
 Location: Keswick
 Outfit: Bailey
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Don't you just love having a list?!!!

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29/10/2012 at 11:53am
 Location: west yorks
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cwdc, i have printed and highlighted the bits i dont do!

thanks again

john



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