12. Maintenance and upkeep
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Saving energy in winter
It is very easy to save energy inside your
caravan
. This applies especially
to heating in winter.
The following applies for saving energy
• Meter the exact use of ventilation in the caravan and the heating
valve.
• Open the door as little and as briefly as possible.
• If you are camping in winter, attach an awning as protection against
the cold.
At the end of the winter season
The following applies for the care of the vehicle
• Clean the exterior and use normal car wax to preserve metal parts.
• Do not forget to remove flue extensions, winter covers on refrige
-
rators, etc.
The following applies for containers
• If the interior is sufficiently heated, the fresh water tank, water pipes
and therme/Combi heating system/boiler* should not freeze. Fill all
of the water containers only after the interior has been thoroughly
heated.
• Since waste water is collected outside the vehicle, add antifreezer
or common salt to it. The drain cock of the waste pipe must be kept
clear.
• The toilet can be used normally, even in cold weather, as long as the
interior of the caravan is heated. If there is a danger of frost, both
the cassette and the flushing water tanks (model-specific) should
be emptied.
