Used Motorhomes for Sale

Preparing Your Motorhome For Winter

As the season now draws to a close and the days get shorter and nights colder. It is important to think about preparing your used campervan and motorhome for the winter months ahead.

Damage through frost and snow can be swift and very costly to an unprepared vehicle.

When not using your vehicle:

• Firstly drain all water from the habitation side (living area) of your motorhome. This will freeze, expand and split damaging water pipes, tanks, taps, water heater and toilet components. In fact remove all liquids from the motorhome including bottles and soft drinks cans.
• Leave all taps and shower controls in the open position once drained, this will allow any trapped water a route out and will not freeze, splitting the taps or pipes.
• Clean out the fridge and leave the door slightly ajar, allowing air to circulate inside it and reduce the cause of mold and mildew.
• Charge the leisure battery regularly. This will prolong it's life expectancy.
• Charge the vehicle battery. Alarm and immobiliser systems drain the vehicle battery down after a period of time. 
• If you are using your used motorhome through the colder winter months, change your gas bottle and regulator to Propane, as Propane has a lower freezing point and is easier to use and light at these lower temperatures which winter can throw at us.

Also remember when returning from a weekend away using your motorhome, drain down and do not wait for the following day. It may be too late!