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36. WINTERISATION AND STORAGE
The following applies whenever your caravan is stored
particularly during winter months.
• If you will not be using your vehicle for a while it is
probably a good time to arrange for your caravan to
have its annual service at your appointed dealer.
• As with all caravans it is a good idea to store the
caravan with the nose down, this will avoid any water
from pooling on the roof.
• Do not leave your vehicle near trees or latch type
gates due to possible wind damage.
• Keep any grass around the oor or the caravan short
to maintain airow and stop any possible damp
getting into it.
• It is advised that the caravan is ventilated regularly
throughout the winterisation/ storage period,
opening windows, doors an rooights where possible.
• All moving parts should be checked for free
operation.
• Clean all cooking appliances and the refrigerator
before parking up the vehicle.
• Charge up the on board battery every 2 months
• Leave the refrigerator door open. Leave the furniture
and locker doors open to allow air to circulate fully.
• Ensure that the entire water system is thoroughly
drained.
37. MODIFICATIONS AND DIY WORK
Owners need to be aware that carrying out DIY
modications to your caravan may in certain
circumstances, invalidate the warranty cover and could
also affect the safety and structure of the vehicle.
• Make sure that all plumbing pipes, drains, and water
supply appliances within the caravan are properly
drained.
• Remove the battery from the caravan to keep it
warmer. If the battery cells were to freeze this could
cause damage to the cells and decrease the life of
the battery.
• Try to cover as much as possible of the underside
of the caravan to prevent snow from collecting and
packing up underneath. This will help to prevent
damage to the tyres due to weather conditions.
• Apply a lubricant to any of the locks to avoid them
from freezing up. This will allow you access to your
caravan if it is needed.
38. SPARES AND AFTERSALES.
There are numerous parts and accessories available for
your caravan either from your Bailey retailer or through
the Bailey Parts website. You are more than welcome to
contact the parts website for anything you may require.
However if it is a safety or warranty critical item you will
need to obtain it from your Bailey Retailer who will t
the component for you.
www.bailey-parts.co.uk
How to keep your caravan dry and avoid condensation
There are lots of things YOU can do to minimise
dampness and condensation in your caravan.
The key actions:
• Provide ventilation and/or reduce relative humidity
of air by , particularly in moisture-prone period of
year (especially winter time) and when the moisture
is produced in the van (cooking, shower)
• Reduce the amount of moisture produced in the van
• Increase heating to raise the temperature of the air
and the cold surfaces
On dry days open some windows to allow humid air
to ventilate out of the van. It is better to open a few
windows a little throughout the whole caravan. This helps
the air to move through the caravan. One window open
wide may not be as effective. Try to do this as often as
possible (at least once a week), but keep windows closed
on wet days as damp air may increase indoor humidity.
High temperatures
High temperatures can also damage the surfaces of
your worktops. Protect them with protective table pads
or place-mats when utilizing extremely hot utensils or
dishes.
Hinges and Catches
Lightly oil occasionally
35. CARAVAN KEYS
Each Unicorn model is supplied with two identical keys.
In the event of both keys being lost these cannot be
replaced. In this instance a new lock will have to be
tted with a fresh set of keys. These two keys are also
for use on the other exterior access doors.
Each Pegasus GT65 and Pursuit models have a high
security lock for the entrance door and 2 keys for this
lock are provided. The other two keys are for the exterior
locker and storage doors.