EuroCaravaning VANTourer 2021, Manual

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16.2 Additional notes on winter camping
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Secure the vehicle against rolling away and then release the parking brake to prevent it from freezing.
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Whenever possible place all cushions in the vehicle upright to ensure they are aired and dried.
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Use only 100 % propane in winter as butane will not gasify below freezing point. Make sure you have an adequate
supply of gas cylinders. Keep gas cylinders in the gas locker only!
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Avoid the use of electrical appliances that consume a lot of power. Camp sites do not have unlimited amounts of
electricity.
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In cold weather, the water pipes in the vehicle can freeze if the vehicle is left for long periods with the heating
switched off.
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To prevent freezing, drain the waste water tank when the heating is switched off (see section “10.8 Emptying the
waste water tank”).
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The living area battery should be kept fully charged at all times.
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While heating up the vehicle, open all cupboards, flaps and storage lockers to prevent condensation forming.
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Avoid storing containers (bottles, cans etc.) containing water, juice or other liquids in the unheated vehicle as they
may freeze.
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All snow and ice should be carefully removed from the roof of the vehicle and from the awning; it is particularly
important to ensure the flue on the side wall is kept free at all times.
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Always keep the forced ventilation openings open, and open the roof light slightly if required.
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Never run power cables on the ground - they may freeze to the soil or be damaged by snow clearing vehicles.
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Keep metal taps open in an unheated vehicle at low temperatures, even if the water system has been drained.
Always remember to open the mixer lever in both the "cold water” and then in the "hot water” position and to leave
it in one of these opened positions.