Moisture Traps
Having your caravan shut up for a long period may generate water molecules in the atmosphere inside.
Positioning moisture traps in the main area and washroom will help to absorb these.

Power System Maintenance
If you store your caravan away from home it is recommended that you should remove the leisure battery and store it in a dry place.
If you remove it or not, it is always a good idea to recharge the battery every 5 to 6 weeks.
Check that gas appliances and gas bottle regulators are all turned off.
Occasionally during the winter it is a good idea to heat the caravan for an hour or two using the space heater to drive any accumulated damp away.
REMEMBER: Butane freezes when temperatures fall below 4 degC, so you will need to use propane instead.

External Electrics
Road lights are an important and legal rquirement.
Remove the external light lenses and clean the lens, both inside and out, and clean the contacts.
Cover the edge of the lens with petroleum jelly before you refit the lens. This should prevent further problems during the winter.
Check the 12N and 12S leads and plugs. Spray the contacts with a light coating of WD40.

Tyre care
If your caravan is parked in the same position for several months the tyres may develop flat spots.
To avoid this happening, either remove the wheels or you could raise them off the ground.

Servicing
It is a good idea to have your caravans annual service over the wintertime - Workshops tend to be less busy!

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