Hobby Vantana 2018, Manual

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12. Maintenance and Care 191
Continue to heat the vehicle while you are sleeping!
• The van uses considerably more gas in winter than in sum -
mer. Two 11 kg bottles of gas will be used up in just under
one week.
• Therefore, should you stay longer in one place, it is wor -
thwhile to set up an outer tent. It will help to acclimatise the
van and keep the dirt out.
The following applies for tanks and containers
• If the interior is sufficiently heated, the fresh water tank,
water pipes and boiler should not freeze. Fill all of the wa-
ter containers only after the interior has been thoroughly
heated.
• When the heating is on, the waste water tank is heated. In
severe frost, also add an anti-freezing compound or table
salt to the waste water. If the vehicle is not being used, the
waste water tank must be emptied completely.
• The toilet can be used normally, even in cold weather, as
long as the interior of the van is heated. The excrement
tank should be emptied if there is danger of frost.
At the end of the winter season
The following applies for the care of the vehicle
• Thoroughly wash the underbody and the motor. This removes
corrosive thawing agents (salts, alkali).
• Clean the exterior and use normal car wax to preserve metal
parts.
• Do not forget to remove flue extensions, etc.
Saving energy in winter
It is very easy to save energy inside your van. This applies
especially to heating in winter.
The following applies for saving energy
• Meter the exact use of ventilation in the vehicle and the
heating valve.
• Attach the winter mats to the side windows and windshield
of the driver's cab (e.g. the rmal curtain
*
, see 6.9).
• Attach the insulating mat between the driver‘s cab and the
interior of the van (not included in scope of delivery).
• Open the outside door as seldom and briefly a s possible.
• If you are camping in winter, attach a small outer tent. This
will offer protection against the cold.
• It takes longer to heat up the vehicle in winter, especially to
heat hot water.
• Do not let the interior cool down completely when you are
away or at night; set the heating to low and leave it on.