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11.6 Lay-up
11.6.1 Temporary
lay-up
If the vehicle has been stationary for a long period (approx.
10 months) have the braking and gas systems checked by an author-
ised specialist workshop.
Take into consideration that water is undrinkable after only a short
time.
Animal damage to cables can lead to short circuits. Fire hazard!
Animals (especially mice) can cause great damage to the interior of the ve-
hicle. This is especially true if the animal remains undisturbed in a parked
vehicle.
The animals can get into the vehicle at an opportune moment and hide from
view.
To keep damages from animals to a minimum or to avoid them altogether,
regularly check the vehicle for damage or animal traces. This is especially
important approx. 24 hours after parking the car in storage.
If animal traces are found, contact the authorised dealer or service centre. If
damage to cables has occurred, they can result in short circuits. The vehicle
could catch fire.
Before laying up the vehicle, go through the following checklist:
Activity
Done
Base vehicle
Completely fill fuel tank. This prevents corrosion damage within the
fuel tank system
Jack up vehicle so that the wheels do not bear any load, or move
vehicle every 4 weeks. This prevents any pressure points from oc-
curring on tyres and wheel bearings
Protect the tyres from direct exposure to the sun. Danger of for-
mation of cracks!
Inflate tyres up to the recommended maximum pressure
Always provide for sufficient ventilation in the underbody area
Humidity or lack of oxygen e.g. by covering with plastic
film may cause optical irregularities to the underbody
In addition observe the notes in the operating manual of the base
vehicle
Body
All vents should be sealed with the appropriate caps and all other
openings (apart from forced ventilations) should also be sealed.
This prevents animals (e.g. mice) from gaining entry
Air the interior, all storage spaces accessible from the outside, and
the parking space (e.g. garage) every 3 weeks in order to prevent
the occurrence of condensation and resulting mould formation
Summary of Contents for Sunlight A68 2018
Page 4: ...Contents 4 2999828 05 18 EHG 0012 00EN ...
Page 8: ...Introduction 8 2999828 05 18 EHG 0012 00EN 1 ...
Page 26: ...Before the journey 26 2999828 05 18 EHG 0012 00EN 3 ...
Page 32: ...Pitching the Motorcaravan 32 2999828 05 18 EHG 0012 00EN 5 ...
Page 58: ...Gas system 58 2999828 05 18 EHG 0012 00EN 7 ...
Page 74: ...Electrical system 74 2999828 05 18 EHG 0012 00EN 8 ...
Page 118: ...Wheels and tyres 118 2999828 05 18 EHG 0012 00EN 13 ...
Page 132: ...Helpful notes 132 2999828 05 18 EHG 0012 00EN 15 ...