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chrisn7

21/12/2016 at 1:04pm
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Oh, don't get them started on the old moisture trap debate.
That's a whole new can of worms.

Noooo please!

blueexpo97

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No, it's definitely an old can of worms.

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Similar to a lot of others, ours is left in situ but pulled away from exterior walls and where possible stood on edge to allow better air circulation. When we stayed at a previous house we had a spare room and I did bring the upholstery in then but no such luck now so it all stays put. I do have the benefit of storing the van at home so it does get aired on a regular basis.
Regarding the comment about removing the upholstery being a theft deterrent, I have heard others say this but personally have my doubts. I think a lot of those that steal vans wouldn't be too bothered about getting some plain foam cushion cut and using that. No doubt if there was a choice of stealing a van with or another without upholstery they would go for the "with", all things being equal security wise, but I don't think these guys are really that particular.

sunshinetours

21/12/2016 at 5:50pm
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Nope leave everything in open a few lockers etc to help ventilation but even this should be fine

Just visit regularly to have a look and maybe move it to rotate tyres possibly for flat spots which is more likely to be an issue

MadFrank

09/1/2017 at 1:29pm
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I just do three things:

1. Open the fridge & freezer compartment to avoid mildew etc

2. Drain the entire water system to avoid cracking of pipes/heater through freezing wayer freezing
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Place bedding in wardrobe rather than usual position under bed.

Apart from that no special precautions with bedding over 15 years of "vannin"

Mike3003

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Dont forget your moisture traps. 👍😀

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Yes that's right, forget the moisture traps.

richardandjo2010

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Moisture traps what are these then lol

we pull out the slatted base in the front double and then stack all the seating on top of each other in the middle, and then we open the cupboards and roof lockers just a little so no strain on the struts for air to move around

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