The majority of people who own campervans tend to utilize them in spring, summer and autumn. When it comes to the winter season they tend to be parked up for a few months often on drives and on the street outside peoples’ homes. However, it is important that they are looked after during this period so here are a few tips to take on board.
It is a good idea to take your campervan out on a regular basis for a drive for a few miles. This should help maintain things like the engine and tyres. Perhaps do this every couple of weeks or so. A 10 to 20 mile trip will hopefully be adequate and shouldn’t take up too much of your time.
Make sure that your campervan is thoroughly cleaned out including emptying the fridge and cupboards of food that may attract mould. Also make sure that any water patches on the likes of work surfaces are cleaned up.
Take out the bedding from the campervan and ensure all sheets, pillowcases and quilt covers are washed and dried and stored in your home until you are ready to enjoy your first break in your campervan in the spring.
Make sure that the fuel tank is at maximum capacity.
Avoid flat spotting of tyres. You could inflate the tyres to the maximum but if you are taking the campervan out for a drive every couple of weeks or so this should help.
You need to keep the batteries charged in your campervan.
If you are storing your campervan outdoors then consider protecting it against the winter elements with a breathable cover.
Drain the hot and cold water from the leisure vehicle.
We hope that the above is of some benefit to campervan owners and helps maintain your vehicle in the winter season. After all, you have possibly spent a considerable amount of money when purchasing your campervan so it is important that it is well looked after.
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