Here comes the cold!

Cold weather warning! Here’s our winterisation advice for your Touring Caravan, Campervan or Motorhome!

Whenever you’re not using your leisure vehicle during the winter months, a thorough drain-down is essential to avoid the dangers of freezing water, causing pipes, tanks, and taps to burst. There’s plenty more you can do to make winters as comfortable as possible.

Very few owners can claim their vehicles are fully winterised, so a bit of diligence is needed – especially if ambient temperatures really do plummet.

Here’s our 10-step plan for a successful drain down of the water systems in your motorhome:

Drain Down

Make sure all tanks of water are drained!

• Drinking Water Tanks & Aqua Rolls
• Grey water tanks & Waste containers
• Separate Toilet Header Tanks
• Toilet Cassettes
• Remove any other bottles or containers of liquids that may freeze

Taps and Showers

Open all internal taps (and leave them that way until you next use your vehicle). Leave any mixer taps in a central open position. Let your pump run just long enough to push out any excess water.

If you have a shower, remove the showerhead and shake out any water. Leave the shower piping hanging vertically (so that any water drains out naturally).

Leave all sink taps, basin taps, shower taps, and drain taps open

Check the fridge…

…and the freezer. Remove all foodstuffs as well as ice trays, etc, and wipe away any moisture. Leaving the door(s) ajar will encourage air circulation and prevent the build-up of mould. Fit exterior fridge vents (if supplied) – but please do remember to take these off when you use fridge.

It’s all about the base

The onset of winter is also a prime time to make sure your motorhome or campervan base vehicle is in prime condition. Top-up anti-freeze and oil levels. Check tyre condition and pressures.

There’s security, too

You might want to take out any soft furnishings – including bed/seat cushions – and stow them in a dry place through winter. This actually also acts as a key deterrent to would-be thieves.

Also, remove all valuables, including anything of a personal nature. That includes key documentation.

The more you can take out of your vehicle, the better. It’s also a reminder of how much you carry around with you when you’re touring (which could have an adverse effect on your economy and even handling).

Make sure you activate any security devices, like alarms and trackers and fit any extra physical security devices to deter thieves.

Fill out the contact us form today to discuss security devices for your Touring Caravan, Campervan or Motorhome!