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Quote: Originally posted by cwdc56768 on 07/10/2011

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Nice one Michael...will add that to the list

Phil

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thanks phil  thought of another at tea (sad or what) if you do not have the bulk head regulator place regulator in an old sock and tie up to keep out any tiny spiders or bugs that can block up the holes at next use.

As well as many of the above we also wrap old towels round the taps to try and prevent freezing as theyre expensive to replace.  Dont know if it makes much difference but we feel we've tried!

Eevn draining down there is the potential for some dops to be left hanging around somewhere so just take as many precautions as you can. Everything was OK in my van after the last winter so I reckon that all that I did last year is the bench mark against the worst of all weathers.

Phil

Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 08/10/2011

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One thing that baffles me is,we take all the precautions and a lot of people dont, and they get no damage at all,evan vans lying in dealer forecourts seem to escape damage..perhaps its that old saying,if its not broke dont fix it..

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just luck really.a lady bought a caravan a couple of weeks ago from a dealer that had stood for some time and the tap was split.with ice expanding at 8 to 1 some damage must be forthcoming if water is present.plus the number of post we get on here about frost damage must tell you to try and prevent it.

Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 08/10/2011

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Shes talking about all the sink taps they can hold a small bit of water and crack,ive replaced my kitchen tap this year due to frost.

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Thank you Jeffers, thats exactly what I meant

My van stays on the drive with an oil filled radiator on permanently. The battery is permanantly on an optimiser charger. I roll the van up and down a few feet to make sure the tyres are in different positions every week or so. The handbrake is exercised too, some times on, sometimes off with chocks. Steadies are heavily greased and wound up and down occassionaly. Water, gas and electrics 12/240v are used every other week. Jockey wheel gets exercised too. 

The van is ready to go as soon as I've unplugged the mains cable from the garage