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Subject Topic: Any need to remove stuff over winter? Post Reply Post New Topic
08/9/2008 at 2:18pm
 Location: Cambridgeshire
 Outfit: Conway Cruiser 04
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Hi,

I don't think we'll get away again in the FC this year - boo hoo - mostly due to the poor weather and that I'm 6 months pregnant so I'm thinking we may need to prepare the camper for winter.

I have friends with fc's who take out the mattresses etc but ours is stored in the garage, so other than giving her a good clean outside and in, is there much else to do to prepare her for winter?

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C x



08/9/2008 at 2:24pm
 Location: Lichfield Staffordshire
 Outfit: 2004 Pimped Pennine Pathfinder
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I take out the roof liner and bedroom pod thingys, duvet covers, sheets and pillow cases. I leave in the mattresses, duvets, and seat cushions and I store the pillows and cushions in the wardrobe.

Try to open it up once a month to let the air circulate and you shouldn't have a problem. Ours is stored outside 24/7.


08/9/2008 at 2:29pm
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i hadn't thought about the bedroom pod thingys! I think I will take them out and maybe the curtains etc, give it all a good wash and keep it inside until we're ready to take her out again.

I'll take the sleeping bags out too and that should be it as I don't store sheets and pillow cases in there.

Is electrical stuff like the TV, microwave, kettle all ok left in there?



08/9/2008 at 2:32pm
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Forgot about the curtains, I do take those out as well. We leave all the electrical items, cutlery, pots pans etc in there. Don't forget to check your food cupboards.

With regards to washing curtains etc. I always wash mine at the beginning of the next camping season rather than the end of the last one as it makes every thing smell fresher.


08/9/2008 at 2:55pm
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ooo, good idea. Makes sense now you say it.


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08/9/2008 at 4:29pm
 Location: Shropshire North Wales borders
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Just make sure you clean out all traces of any foodstuffs - it's surprising where biscuit crumbs can get to - to discourage Mickey Mouse's relatives. I've always left everything in except foodstuffs over winter and I keep mine outside. Means if there is a nice weekend we can get away.

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