| The majority of people will look to get their caravan | | | | any moisture. As condensation will form on the |
| serviced when they take it out of storage in the | | | | windows, move all upholstery away from the sides |
| spring. Therefore, this is when your local dealership or | | | | of the caravan and stack it in the centre. |
| serving workshop will be the busiest. Why not book | | | | To prevent damage caused by frozen and burst |
| your caravan in for its annual service now when they | | | | pipes, it's important to drain down the water system |
| are quieter and it's one less thing to think about | | | | in your caravan. Simply turn off the water system |
| come spring time. | | | | and open all the taps. Once the system has fully |
| If you're leaving your caravan on a storage site or | | | | drained, place plugs in plugholes. Don't forget to drain |
| away from home for the winter, sort out which | | | | down the cassette toilet too and close the toilet lid |
| belongings you will be removing from the caravan | | | | to prevent any wildlife from entering your caravan. |
| and taking back home. For example, you will probably | | | | Give your caravan a thorough clean before leaving it |
| want to remove all clothing and bedding and even | | | | for the winter. Use bicarbonate of soda to clean the |
| curtains, not to mention electrical items and anything | | | | fridge and leave the fridge door open to allow air to |
| of value. By leaving your caravan as empty as | | | | circulate. The same applies for cupboard and |
| possible, with nothing on display, you will deter | | | | wardrobe doors. |
| thieves from breaking in. | | | | On the outside of the caravan, prevent moving parts |
| To minimise any damage caused by condensation and | | | | from rusting solid by oiling such things as the |
| damp, you could use bowls of salt or dehumidifying | | | | handbrake and corner steady. |
| crystals dotted around the caravan which will absorb | | | | |