For those of you getting ready to store your caravan for the winter we’ve put together a few tips to protect your caravan.

The main problems over the winter period are frost, damp and unwanted visitors so anything you can do to protect your caravan over this period helps the first trip of the season much more pleasant.

Checklist
• Empty the water system.  It’s best to do this on your last trip before you set off home as this can take some time and can drain whilst you’re travelling home.
• Plug your sinks to stop insects getting in.
• Leave the mixer tap open at the halfway point, all drain points open and the shower head up fully so no water stagnates in the pipe.
• Drain the loo and empty the cassette
• Close the outside waste flaps
• Clear out all your food provisions
• Clear out the fridge and leave the door open.
• Unhook the gas and supply
• Disconnect the battery (depending on security devices)
• Wash down your van with a caravan cleaner, rinse and then wax
• Release the handbrake and place the wheel chocks.
• Spray all electricity connections with WD40

Optional
• Fit a breathable caravan cover
• Fit winter wheels (check your insurance policy)