EuroCaravaning VANTourer 2021, Manual

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16. Winter camping
16.1 General notes on winter camping
If you plan to enjoy the freedom of camping in winter as much as in summer, here are some advices for you should to follow:
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After driving on roads that have been sprayed with salt, wash the underbody of the base vehicle with water.
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Find out as much as you can about weather and driving conditions before you set out and during your journey.
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Your vehicle has all-round insulation and double glazing, and is perfectly ‘winter-worthy’ if used correctly. The water
supply is inside the vehicle on all models.
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Proper ventilation is just as important in winter as is the heating. Ski boots and other wet items will encourage the
formation of condensation inside the vehicle.
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When camping in winter, the heater is of particular importance. This is because it is very important to quickly remove
the water vapour produced by cooking, from wet clothing and breathing when camping in winter. In addition to
good ventilation, the heated air will quickly remove the water vapour as warm air can absorb much more moisture
than cold air. The lower the room temperature at relative air humidity, the quicker condensation will form if there is
a slight difference between the temperature of the room air and the temperature on the inside wall.
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The windows, window frames and the corners of storage lockers are particularly prone to condensation depending
on use, the number of persons, the site and the level of humidity both inside and outside the vehicle. Adequate
heating of the vehicle with the hot air blower switched on will improve this situation.
CAUTION!
Damage to the window panes
If an agent containing alcohol is used for de-icing, the vehicle's acrylic glass window panes (PMMA) will
get damaged!
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Do not use a de-icing agent containing alcohol for the acrylic glass (PMMA) windows!
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the vehicle roof, canvas blind, awning or the sun roof
Snow load can damage the vehicle roof, the sun awning or the awning.
Water accumulation can damage the canvas blind, awning or the sun roof.
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Keep the vehicle roof, canvas blind and awning free of snow.
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Avoid water accumulation on the sun awning, awning and sun roof.