Operation Manual

161Caravan - 09-09 - DET-0030-09EN
Care
12
Activities Done
Chassis
Lubricate the moving parts of the caravan coupling
 Do not lubricate the friction pads on the stabiliser!
Jack up caravan with suitable support so that the wheels do not bear
any load, or move caravan every four weeks. This prevents any
pressure points from occurring on tyres and wheel bearings
 Never use the fitted corner steadies as a car jack but only
external support.
Protect the tyres from direct exposure to the sun. Danger of forma-
tion of cracks!
Inflate tyres up to the recommended maximum pressure
Always provide for sufficient ventilation in the underbody area
 Humidity or lack of oxygen e.g. by covering with plastic film
may cause optical irregularities to the underbody.
Body
All vents should be sealed with the appropriate caps and all other
openings (apart from forced ventilations) should also be sealed. This
prevents animals (e.g. mice) from gaining entry
Air the interior, all storage compartments accessible from the out-
side, and the parking space (e.g. garage) every 3 weeks in order to
prevent the occurrence of condensation and resulting mould forma-
tion
Interior
Place upholstery in an upright position for ventilation, and cover
Clean refrigerator
Allow refrigerator and freezer compartment doors to remain slightly
open
Search for traces of animals that have gained entry
Disconnect the flat screen from the mains and, if necessary, remove
it from the vehicle
Gas system
Close regulator tap on the gas bottle
Close all gas isolator taps
Always remove gas bottles from the gas bottle compartment, even if
they are empty
Electrical system
Fully charge living area battery
 Charge the battery for at least 20 hours before laying up.
Spray the contacts on the thirteen-pin connector with contact spray
Water system
Empty the entire water system. Blow out the residual water from the
water pipes (0.5 bar max.). Leave the water taps on in central posi-
tion. Leave the safety/drainage valve (if there is one) and all drain
cocks open. Observe the notes in chapter 11