Operation Manual

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60 Caravan - 02-08 - DET-0030-07E
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Care
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12.7.2 Winter lay-up
Additional measures are required if laying up the vehicle over winter:
Activities Done
Chassis
Clean body and underbody thoroughly and spray with hot wax or
protect with varnish
Rectify damage to the paintwork
Body
Keep the forced ventilation open
Clean and lubricate corner steadies
Clean and grease all door and flap hinges
Brush oil or glycerine on all locking mechanisms
Rub all rubber seals with talc
Use graphite dust to treat locking cylinders
Interior
Position de-humidifiers
Remove upholstery from the vehicle and store in a dry place
Air the interior every 3 weeks
Empty all cabinets and storage compartments, open flaps, doors and
drawers
Thoroughly clean the interior
If there is a risk of frost, do not leave the flat screen television in the
vehicle
Electrical system
Remove living area battery and store in a place protected from frost
(see chapter 9)
Water system
Clean the water system using a cleaning agent from a specialised
store
Complete vehicle
Clean the awning area and store in a dry place
Arrange the tarpaulins in such a way that the ventilation openings
are not covered, or use porous tarpaulins