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7.3 Cleaning the exterior
7.3.1 Washing the bodywork
The bodywork of your motorhome consists of different materials each requiring specific maintenance in order to guarantee
their good performance over time.
Clean the outsides with water. Only use soft sponges and cloths. Abrasive pads and detergents are prohibited.
Avoid extensive use of the high pressure washer that can damage certain parts of the bodywork (seals, plastic parts).
The outer layer of polyester parts is not a paint but a gel coat, a protective coat consisting of thermosetting products. Its
ageing is directly linked to the maintenance and storage conditions of the vehicle (dirt, humidity, exposure to UV radiation, to
sea air, to bird droppings, etc.).
7.3.2 Tar
Only use products available from your dealer to remove tar from your windows. Do not use other chemical solutions.
7.3.3 Small scratches
For tiny scratches, you may use a liquid polish. However, this should be used with caution; check that it is not too abrasive by
testing it on a small surface, depending on the depth of the scratches.
7.4 Winterisation or long stops
7.4.1 Batteries
Battery charge
The life of the battery depends on the way it is used and maintained. Ensure that the terminals are clean and lubricated to
avoid sulphation. Also ensure that the terminals are tightened.
When should you recharge your battery?
Charge the battery when the voltage reaches 12.2 V.
If the vehicle remains immobilised for a long period, regularly check the battery charge and recharge if necessary.
A battery recharge is necessary at least every three months.
Failure to respect this recommendation invalidates warranty claims.
See manufacturer’s documentation.
Winterisation
You can use the central control unit to place your motorhome in winterisation mode
(see control panel user manual).
This mode cuts off all power consumption.
This winterisation mode can be interrupted by:
• starting the engine
• connecting to an external 230 V mains plug.
It will return to winterisation mode automatically after a few minutes once you turn
off the ignition or disconnect from the mains.
This enables you to connect the 230 V mains supply to your motorhome using a
programmer to be set one day per month.
Long storage of the vehicle and removal of the leisure battery
• Place the central control unit in winterisation.
• Disconnect the leisure battery by lifting the red terminal of the battery.
• Disconnect the engine battery from the system by unplugging the B1 case
connector located on the right.
• Disconnect the solar panel by removing the yellow 20 A solar panel fuse on the
B2 unit.
Follow the user manual instructions for the electrical unit corresponding to other
measures relating to immobilisation.
If the vehicle remains immobilised for a long period in severe cold, remove the batteries
and keep them at a moderate temperature.
The liquid-type leisure battery is equipped with a de-gassing tube which must not be obstructed
and must remain open to the exterior.
If absent during the day, switch your central control unit to “OFF”.
