MDC FORBES 13 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Preparing for Bad Weather
During inclement weather the following should be done:
• Close all roof vents and hatches to prevent water entering.
• Protect the awning from high winds by retracting or securing with guy ropes and pegs.
• Ensure your caravan is not parked in ground that will become boggy and prevent exiting the camp area
• Lower annex corner poles to create a pitch steep enough to allow all water on roof to run freely off the canvas. Do
not allow water to pool.
• Close all external doors and hatches to prevent water ingress and wind damage
Packing Up the Caravan
• All gas and electric appliances are turned off.
• Gas is turned off at the gas bottle.
• All loose items are secured and unable to move and damage themselves or the caravan.
• All cabinet doors are secured and locked along with all drawers closed.
• Roof is lowered, and over centre latches are locked with safety pin engaged.
• Site power lead is removed and stowed.
• Doorstep is raised and secured.
• All roof hatches lowered and secure.
• All windows closed and locked.
• Main door is closed and locked.
• All dust covers in place and secure.When in use try to keep your battery at or as close to maximum
capacity as possible.
• Allowing your battery voltage to drop below 12.05v can permanently damage its performance and
reduce its service life.
• Secure Ensuite doors and close toilet