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c. Try to make sure that the caravan is partially
heated. It can take a long time for a cold
caravan to warm up, so it is better to have a
small amount of heat for a long period then
a lot of heat for a short time.
d. After showering, keep the bathroom window
or skylights open, and shut the bathroom
door long enough to dry off the room.
e. Fixed ventilation is provided in the vehicle,
specifically through the floor, it is important
not to block these.
f. Electrical heating is dryer than gas heating,
and introduces less moisture into the
atmosphere. Do not use additional portable
paraffin or flue-less gas heaters at all.
g. If left unoccupied and unheated for long
periods of time the temperatures can soak
down thermally into the entire product and
become very cold. Whenever possible, put
the heating on at a low level before use by
pre heating in cold weather.
h. Even with reasonable ventilation it is likely
if the temperature is less than 5
o
C and
the humidity is high that condensation will
occur. Ideally the temperature should be
kept about 20
o
C when occupied.
Mould Growth
Any sign of mould growth is an indication of
the presence of moisture and if caused by
condensation gives warning that heating or
ventilation may require improving.
New vehicles
New products take a long time before they are
fully 'dried out' because of the moisture in the
materials used during manufacture. While this
is happening extra heat and ventilation will be
required.
! WARNING: Do not wash your caravan
with a high pressure washer as these can
permanently damage the seals of your
caravan.
Corrosion
Your caravan has been designed and built
using the corrosion resistant materials (e.g.
aluminium panels, stainless steel fixings, hot
dip galvanised chassis and powder coated
extrusions), which if looked after will extend
the life and aesthetics of the product in normal
service. In certain conditions, for example, if
sited for extended periods in close proximity
to sea and sand spray, you may experience
premature ageing and/or corrosion of the
vehicle than under normal conditions.
To help prevent this, we advise regular cleaning
and application of a good quality external car
polish. For extended periods (where the vehicle
is not in use), we recommend the use of well
fitted breathable vehicle cover as protection
from harsh coastal elements.
Changing Exterior Bulbs
ALWAYS REPLACE LIKE FOR LIKE.
For individual replacement bulb specification,
refer to your Service Handbook.
Bulb Replacement and Type
Full details of the bulbs used with your Swift
Group product can be found in your Technical
Handbook. Details of how to change the
various bulbs can be found within our Practical
Guides, located on Swift Talk (http://www.
swift-talk.co.uk/forum/topics/swift-group-
practical-manuals)/
Caravan interior
Follow these guidelines to ensure your
investment is receiving the very best attention.
Side Walls, Roof Lining
A simple wipe over with a damp cloth and a
very mild detergent is all that is needed.
Soft Furnishings
Should be vacuumed occasionally to
remove grit and sand and help to keep
its smart appearance and ensure long
life. The upholstery can be cleaned with
a mild, reputable upholstery cleaner. It is
recommended that the curtains and pelmets
are specialist cleaned only. The foam used
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