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Hi, after a few very chilly days away this week and at the end of our first season caravanning, we are putting our caravan away for the winter.

Can anyone provide any tips and hints in preparing the caravan for winter other than the obvious.....

I plan to grease the corner legs and other moveables, the tanks are drained and everythign removed for cleaning and storage, but I hope than there may be some less obvious tips from seasoned veterans which will help make the start of next season run smoothly.

Thanks in advance,     Kevin

hi,

Open all the cupboard doors, disconect the battery even better remove it, dont leave the blinds down you will weaken the spring, place moisture traps around the inside, remove any food and all crumbs etc from the cooker/grill. leave taps open, put the sink plugs in. If posible dont leave the brake on as the brakes can bind to the hubs. i always polish the outside of the caravan, makes cleaning easier in the spring.

cant think of anything else.

Thanks Iain,

I have also just found this site's 'Winterising' article which I missed when I tried searching at first.

more info here

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/search.asp?search=winter&searchMode=phrase&searchIn=Topic&forum=31&searchSort=dateDESC&ly=2&Subm

it=Start+Search

see phils list too

My checklist +details of what I use for your info

Put a little antifreeze in the waste traps on sinks and shower, these are not drained when van is drained down, Use plates of salt as a dessicant, it is much cheaper than the branded products  or silica gel.

Check with insurance company if you fit winter wheels as fitting them may invalidate insurance in the event of van being stolen as you will have no wheel clamp on only the hitchlock.