10-5
Winterizing your vehicle
In general:
• Only leave your motor home in a closed space if it is dry and
easy to air. Otherwise, it is better to leave your motor home
in the open.
The following applies for the interior ttings:
• Empty the refrigerator and clean it. Leave the refrigerator
door open.
• Leave storage compartments and cupboards open to air.
• Place cushions and mattresses in such a way that they will
not come into contact with condensation.
• If necessary, heat the motor home to avoid mildew due to
condensation.
• Set up a dehumidier and dry or change the granulate
regularly.
• Disconnect batteries; ideally, remove them and check once
a month if they are still charged, otherwise charge them.
• Turn off the 12 V master switch.
The following applies for the exterior of the caravan and
the basic vehicle:
• Use a suitable material to preserve exterior varnished sur
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faces.
10.4 Winter operation
Preparations
Thanks to the overall vehicle design your motor home is sui-
table for winter operation to a limited extent. For real winter
use we recommend making improvements to your motor
home in accordance with your personal taste. Your dealer will
be happy to advise you.
The following applies for preparations:
• Check the vehicle for damage to varnish or rust. If neces
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sary, repair damage.
• Ensure that water cannot penetrate into the ventilation
systems or the heating system.
• Protect the metal parts of the underbody against rust with
a wax preservative.
• Use a suitable material to preserve the exterior varnished
surfaces.
• Fill the fuel tank with low temperature diesel; add antifreeze
to the windscreen wash water and check the cooling uid.
