How to winterize your motorhome

Winter is just around the corner. There are two options for all camping enthusiasts.

1. You start the winter camping season with beautiful winter landscapes, cozy days and empty campsites.
2. You and your motorhome are going into a well-deserved hibernation. You prepare your motorhome for winter.

Before the long winter hibernation, you should thoroughly clean the outside of your motorhome. clean. The best way to care for the paintwork is with a wax or polish. Minor paint damage can be quickly repaired with a touch-up pen. You should also not forget to clean the underbody. Seals on doors and Windows are happy about rubber care.

Since your fuel tank is made of plastic as a Ahorn Camp driver with the Renault chassis, it cannot rust. You must therefore No special precautions for the winter.

Remove the batteries - keep them frost-free - or fit them with a charge retention device, but switch off the Poverlink (control unit) in the process

Make sure that there is no residual water in the Water tanks is located. This includes the toilet tank, waste water tank and fresh water tank. A little tip: There is usually a little residue in the hot water boiler, shower head and pumps - so don't forget them. To get the water out of the toilet flush, switch on the water pump for about 30 seconds and flush it several times. Taps should be open and in the middle position. This ensures that the inside of the tap is not damaged if water droplets freeze. Ideally, you should blow air through all taps and the shower. A compressor with low pressure is the best option here. Alternatively, you can also use an air pump.

Frost can also damage the wiper blades. For this reason, please separate the wiper blades from the windshield and treat the seals with an additional Antifreeze.

To reduce the load on the tires during your winter break, increase the Tire pressure preferably by 0.5 bar or jack up your motorhome. To prevent the brake pads from rusting, release the handbrake and shift into first gear.

Your On-board battery should be fully charged for 24 hours. If this is not possible, remove the fully charged batteries and store them in a protected and frost-free place. Your Gas cylinders are closed and disconnected so that no gas can escape from the pipes.

Clean all Cupboards and surfaces and, at best, leave the cupboard doors open. Remove all Food out of the vehicle so that nothing can get moldy. Defrost the Refrigerator and the freezer compartment completely. To be on the safe side, it is worth having a Winter cover on the refrigerator and heater. A winter cover fitted to the outside of the ventilation grille protects the unit from excessively cold air.

The Upholstery and Mattresses should be stored separately and in a dry place to prevent mold or mildew stains.

• Move the motorhome to avoid punctual loads on the tires
• Airing the motorhome - preferably on a dry and sunny day
• Recharging the battery

If you follow our tips, you can be sure that your motorhome is winter-proof and will survive the cold season well. This will save you a lot of work and hassle in spring. The first rays of sunshine will mean you can be on the road again all the sooner and the new season can begin. You can find an overview of our models here.