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12.7 Winter Lay Up for the Camper
For many people, the camping season ends
when the temperature starts to fall. Your camper
must be properly prepared for its winter lay up.
The following general rules apply:
• Only leave your camper in a closed space if it
is dry and well-aired. Otherwise, it is better to
leave your camper in the open.
• Cover the safety coupling. Grease the brake
linkage and winding stanchions.
• Jack up the camper if possible. Extend the
levelling supports to relieve the burden on
wheels and axles to some extent. If possible,
use axle stands to support the chassis.
• Close all gas bottles and emergency shutoff
valves.
• If you use an auxiliary battery (self-sufcient
package), it should be disconnected; ideally,
remove it and store it safe from frost. Check it
about once a month to see if it is still charged;
if not, charge it.
Remove all spray cans with cleaners
and polishes from the vehicle after
nishing the upkeep! Otherwise,
there is a danger of explosion at
temperatures over 50° C!
• The space behind the refrigerator should be
hoovered and cleaned regularly. The ventilation
grille should also be kept clean. The door seal
should be rubbed once a year with talcum po-
wer to keep it supple and the expandable fold
should be checked for tears.
• The lter in the fume hood must be cleaned
occasionally, because cooking fat collects
there. We recommend that you use warm
water with a bit of dishwashing liquid to clean it.
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