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CARE OF YOUR CAMPERVAN
GETTING READY FOR THE WINTER
Before following this guide, ideally carry out this procedure prior to moving the campervan to its
winter storage location. (The movement of the vehicle will encourage residual water to drain from
the system).
Ensuring that all water is removed from the campervan’s pipework, taps and appliances will
reduce the risk of frost damage occurring. Frost damage can occur when water left in the system
freezes and expands, causing pipework and appliances to split, crack or burst.
• Ideally position campervan so the drain
valves are at the lowest point i.e. tilt the
campervan or park on a slope.
• Turn the pump off.
User Tip:
If mains electric hook up is
available and a Whale Space Heater is fitted
select 500w electric ( ) and set temperature
to frost protection.
• Open all taps/mixers in the mid position,
including the external shower (if fitted).
User Tip:
Fully drain/empty holding tank and
flush tank of toilet in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Remove shower handset (including the
external shower, if fitted) and shake water
out.
• Open water heater drain valve and leave
open.
User Tip:
Ensure the gas is turned off at the
bottle.
• Open on board tank drain valve (if present)
and leave open.
• Where grey waste tanks are fitted, remove
all sink plugs and open the drain tap.
User Tip:
Do not close the fridge door tightly,
leave ajar to prevent mildew forming.
• Open any other drain points (if present).
User Tip:
To maintain the battery periodically
charge throughout the winter.
• External water components - shake water
out of pump/Aqua Source/Aquasmart filter
assembly and store inside the van.
• Internal pump - turn on and allow to run to
expel additional water for 2 minutes.
• If internal pump is accessible disconnect
outlet pipe and turn on pump to purge
water into an aequate basin. Only
reconnect pump when water system is to
be used.
Summary of Contents for AUTOQUEST 2019
Page 5: ...CONTENTS 4 CONTENTS ...
Page 13: ...4 2 MOTORWAY HANDLING ...
Page 15: ...5 2 ARRIVING ON SITE ...
Page 23: ...7 4 GAS SAFETY ADVICE ...
Page 26: ...8 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINS UNIT CAMPERVAN ...
Page 27: ...8 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ...
Page 60: ...9 33 HOW TO USE YOUR CAMPERVAN S EQUIPMENT ...
Page 65: ...9 38 HOW TO USE YOUR CAMPERVAN S EQUIPMENT ...
Page 67: ...10 2 SECURITY ...
Page 73: ...11 6 CARE OF YOUR CAMPERVAN ...
Page 75: ...12 2 STORAGE ...
Page 79: ...13 4 WARRANTY ...
Page 81: ...14 2 CAMPERVAN CONSTRUCTION ...
Page 83: ...15 2 EQUIPMENT LIST ...
Page 84: ...16 1 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS CAMPERVAN ...
Page 85: ...16 2 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ...
Page 91: ...18 4 GLOSSARY ...
Page 99: ...20 2 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP ...
Page 101: ...21 2 CHANGE OF ADDRESS ...