With temperatures in the UK already dropping to -2°C, it’s important to start thinking about protecting your motorhome from the cold.
Keeping on top of maintenance tasks means you should be able to use your leisure vehicle comfortably for years to come.
Experts at We Buy Any Motorcaravan have identified the three types of jobs you should be carrying out at this time of year: preventative, scheduled and emergency, as well as how to tackle them.
While there are some checks you should do before every trip, like testing the lights and the tyre pressure on your motorhome, there are others more specific to the season. These include:
- Clean your motorhome and remove food items to prevent a mice infestation
- Remove moisture from the seals around the doors and windows
- Empty the water system between trips to prevent liquid freezing in the pipes
- Take bedding and blankets out of your motorhome when not in use to prevent them from becoming mouldy
- Close curtains and blinds to stop the winter sun fading your interior
- Unplug all appliances and turn off the main breaker switch if you’re putting your van into storage
- Cover your motorhome with a tarpaulin to prevent winter weather damage while not in use
- Use a dehumidifier in your motorhome regularly throughout the winter or place a large tub of silica gel inside to trap any excess moisture
- Cover air vents to prevent insects entering your motorhome
Shane Malpass, managing director at We Buy Any Motorcaravan, said: “It doesn’t matter what size motorhome you buy – it will have been a huge investment on your part. So like any other major investment, it is important that you protect it, allowing you to enjoy the freedom of the road even more.
“Just like your car, you need to be willing to spend time carrying out motorhome maintenance and servicing in order to ensure it runs as smoothly as possible.”
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