12. Maintenance and upkeep
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Remove all spray cans with cleaners and polishes from
the vehicle after finishing the upkeep!
Otherwise, there
is a danger of explosion at temperatures over 50° C!
•
Oven/Hob-oven combination:
- Never use scouring agents, hard brushes or sharp metal scrapers
to clean the device or the glass surface.
- Ensure that the holes in the burner rings are not clogged.
- The control knobs can be removed for easier cleaning.
• Refrigerator:
- Keep the ventilation grille clean. The door seal should be rubbed
once a year with talcum power to keep it supple and the expan
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dable fold should be checked for tears.
- Check the drain-off of the condensation regularly. If necessity,
clean the condensation drain-off. If this is clogged, the condensa
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tion will collect on the floor of the refrigerator.
- The space behind the refrigerator should be hoovered and
cleaned regularly. The ventilation grille should also be kept clean
(absorber refrigerator*).
• The filter in the extractor hood
*
must be cleaned occasionally, because
cooking fat collects there. We recommend that you use warm water
with a bit of dishwashing liquid to clean it.
12.8 Winterizing the Caravan
For many people, the camping season ends when the temperature
starts to fall. Your caravan must be properly prepared for its winter
lay up
.
The following general rules apply
• Only leave your caravan in an enclosed space if it is dry and well-
aired. Otherwise, it is better to leave your caravan in the open.
• Cover the stabiliser hitch. Grease the brake linkage and corner
steadies.
• Jack up the caravan if possible. Extend the corner steadies to relieve
the burden on wheels and axles to some extent. Use axle stands to
support the chassis.
• Close all gas bottles and emergency shutoff valves.
• If your vehicle has a battery (self-sufficient package), it should be
disconnected; ideally, remove it and store it safe from frost. Check
it about once a month to see if it is still charged; if not, charge it.
• Leave space between tarpaulins and the caravan so as not to
hamper ventilation.
The following applies for the external structure
• Wash the caravan thoroughly
(see 12.7)
.
• Check the vehicle for damages to the paint and other damages. If
necessary, repair these damages and carry out any other necessary
repairs.
• The exterior should be treated with wax or a special polish for paint
lacquer.
• Use a protective agent to protect the metal parts of the chassis
against rust.
• Check the chassis for damage and, if necessary, repair it.
In case of
severe damages, contact your dealer.
