Mondial Designs Limited HB095 2008, Owner'S Handbook Manual

motorhome care

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motorhome care

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will reduce the possibility of dampness from 
condensation. Keep curtains or blinds closed, 
to minimise fading of furniture.

If the blinds and/or flyscreens remain down for 

a prolonged period of time, re-tensioning of the 
springs will be necessary before re-use.

work Surfaces 

You should not stand very hot items on any of 
the work surfaces.

cupboard catches 

It is advisable to lightly oil all cupboard catches, 
sliding bolts and hinges from time to time.

Bathroom, Shower room and  
Kitchen equipment 

All the Thermoplastic parts in these areas have 
easy clean surfaces. To ensure long life and 
prevent damage you must not use any cleaning 
materials at all and ensure water temperatures 
do not exceed 70°C, (putting cold water in first 
is suggested). After every use, it is essential 
that you rinse with clean water only and wipe 
with a soft damp cloth. 
Failure to follow these simple instructions may 
result in premature failure or cracking which will 
not be covered by any guarantees (including 
extended warranties).

furniture 

A simple wipe over with a damp cloth should 
be all that is required. Polishing with a 
proprietary brand of wax polish enhances and 
maintains furniture in showroom condition.
It must be remembered that because the 
frames of some doors are made of ash, which 
is a natural product, they can be affected by 
temperature and humidity and may bow under 
certain conditions. As conditions change they 
should revert to their original positions.

Kitchen drainer and cutting Board 

You should not stand hot items on to these 
items. To wash use only warm soapy water, do 
not use chemicals and bleach.

changing Interior Bulbs 
Remove the lens or lamp shade to access 

the bulb.

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For individual replacement bulb specification, 
refer to your Specification Handbook.

wheels and tyres 

Do not store in one position with partially 

deflated tyres. The tyre walls will suffer and do 

present a real danger of blow outs, especially 
when travelling at faster speeds than are 

allowed in the UK.
The wheels should be turned every couple of 
weeks. If you are removing the wheels, follow 
the jacking procedure for changing a wheel. 
Check your tyres regularly for signs of age  
and deterioration, particularly wear, cracking 
and blistering. If in doubt consult a reputable 
tyre fitter.

water System 
Remove chopping board from bowl. All taps 

should be opened. Single lever mixer taps, 
including the shower mixer, should have the 
lever moved to the central position and lifted to 
the open position for hot and cold.

drain water heater: 

Open yellow handle on 

in line valve normally adjacent to water heater. 

Valve is open when handle is vertical.
drain water tanks: 
Starburst: 

Open the drain valve situated next 

to the fresh water tank, behind the swing out 
kitchen unit.

Stardream: 

Open the drain valve situated  

under the offside bed bunk next to the fresh 
water tank.

all other vans: 

Open the drain valve situated 

under the offside skirt adjacent tot the fresh 
water tank.

waste tank: 

Open in line valve adjacent to the 

b)   If drying damp clothes or towels, open a 

window enough to ventilate the area  
and turn on the electric element of the 
space heater but do not hang items over 
the heater.

c)   Try to make sure that all areas are at least 

partially heated. Condensation most often 
occurs in unheated areas.

d)   To prevent condensation, the heat has to 

keep room surfaces reasonably warm. It 
can take a long time for a cold caravan 

or Motorhome to warm up, so it is better 

to have a small amount of heat for a long 
period than a lot of heat for a short time.

e)   Caravans and Motorhomes are left 

unoccupied and unheated and can get 
very cold. Whenever possible, it is best 
to put the heating on at a low level before 
setting off on a journey in the winter to pre 
heat the vehicle.

f)   In houses, the rooms above a heated 

room benefit to some extent from heat 

rising through the floor. In Caravans and 
Motorhomes this does not happen.

Caravans and Motorhomes use only carefully 

selected insulation materials but unlike most 
rooms at home they have all outside walls, so 
they lose heat through all walls as well as the 

roof and floor.

Even in a well insulated Caravan or motorhome 

with reasonable ventilation it is likely during 
cold weather if the temperature is less than 
10°C that condensation will occur. Ideally 
the temperature should be kept about 20°C 
although this is not always possible.

mould growth 

Any sign of mould growth is an indication of 
the presence of moisture and if caused by 
condensation gives warning that heating or 
ventilation, may require improving.

new vehicles 
New Caravans and Motorhomes often take 

a long time before they are fully ‘dried out’ 
because of moisture in the materials used in 
the manufacture. While this is happening they 
need extra heat and ventilation. At least during 
the first winter trips and may require more 
heat than they will need in subsequent winters 
journeys. Allowance should be made for this.

WARNING: Do not wash your Caravan or 
Motorhome with a high pressure washer as 

these can permanently damage the seals of 
your vehicle. 

changing exterior Bulbs 
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For individual replacement bulb specification, 

refer to your Specification Handbook.
Generally road lighting bulbs can be easily 
replaced by unscrewing and removing the  
lens from the exterior of the caravan  
or motorhome.

InterIor

Follow these guidelines to ensure your 
investment is receiving the very best attention.

Side walls, roof Lining 

A simple wipe over with a damp cloth and a 
very mild detergent is all that is needed.

Soft furnishings 

Should be vacuumed occasionally to 
remove grit and sand and help to keep 
its smart appearance and ensure long 
life. The upholstery can be cleaned with 
a mild, reputable upholstery cleaner. It is 
recommended that the curtains and pelmets 
are specialist cleaned only. The foam used 
in cushions are manufactured to meet fire 
regulations. It requires time to return to its 
normal position after prolonged use.
Clean and dust the upholstery and if possible 

remove before placing the Motorhome into 

winter storage. Alternatively, stand the cushions 
on their edges to allow circulation of air. This