Operation Manual

Care
12
158 Caravan - 10-12 - EN
Activities Done
Chassis
Lubricate the moving parts of the caravan coupling
X 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
Z 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 formation of
cracks!
Inflate tyres up to the recommended maximum pressure
Always provide for sufficient ventilation in the underbody area
Z 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 open-
ings (apart from forced ventilations) should also be sealed. This prevents
animals (e.g. mice) from gaining entry
In order to avoid the formation of condensation and thus mould, venti-
late the interior, all the storage areas accessible from the outside and the
parking space (e.g. garage) every 3 weeks
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
Z Charge the battery for at least 24 hours before laying up.
Spray the contacts on the thirteen-pin connector with contact spray
Water system
Empty the entire water system. Leave the water taps on in central posi-
tion. Leave the safety/drainage valve (if available) and all drain cocks
open. Observe the notes in Chapter 11