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Remove all spray cans with cleaners and polishes from the
vehicle after finishing the upkeep! Otherwise, there is a
danger of explosion
at temperatures over 50° C!
12.7 Winter Lay Up for the Van
For many people, the camping season ends when the tempe
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rature starts to fall. Your van must be properly prepared for its
winter lay up.
The following general rules apply
• Only leave your van in a closed space if it is dry and well-
aired. Otherwise, it is better to leave your van in the open.
• To protect the tyres, jack up the van or move it slightly to a
new position every two months.
• Close all gas bottles and emergency shutoff valves.
• Disconnect (or, ideally, remove) the battery and store it safe
from frost. Check it about once a month to see if it is still
charged; if not, charge it.
• Check the antifreeze in the cooling system and, if necessary,
top it up.
• Leave space between tarpaulins and the camper so as not to
hamper ventilation.
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Refrigerator:
- Keep the ventilation grille clean. The door seal should be
rubbed once a year with talcum power to keep it supple and
the expandable fold should be checked for tears.
- Check the drain-off of the condensation regularly. If neces
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sity, clean the condensation drain-off. If this is clogged, the
condensation will collect on the floor of the refrigerator.
- The space behind the refrigerator should be hoovered and
cleaned regularly. The ventilation grille should also be kept
clean (absorber refrigerator
*
).
The following applies for the external structure
• Wash the van thoroughly (
see 12.6
).
• Check the vehicle for damages to the varnish and other
damages. If necessary, repair these damages and carry out
any other necessary repairs.
• The exterior should be treated with wax or a special polish
for varnish.
- The chemical method used to control microorganisms in the
device can also be supplemented by regularly heating the
water in the boiler to 70° C.
- The safety / outlet valve (FrostControl) must be operated
regularly (at least twice a year) to remove lime deposits and
to ensure that it is not blocked.
