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by swedge Wed Oct 15, 2014 4:00 pm
Hello everyone,
We purchased a vw autosleeper trident in September,used it twice up to now,think its fantastic.Looking forward to a lot more trips.Any advice on how to prepare the van for storage over winter would be appreciated.
Steve
We purchased a vw autosleeper trident in September,used it twice up to now,think its fantastic.Looking forward to a lot more trips.Any advice on how to prepare the van for storage over winter would be appreciated.
Steve
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Re: new member
by burlingtonboaby Wed Oct 15, 2014 4:05 pm
Hi Steve
Welcome to the forum from a cool misty afternoon in Bridlington
Boaby
Welcome to the forum from a cool misty afternoon in Bridlington
Boaby
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Re: new member
by Dutto Wed Oct 15, 2014 4:22 pm
Hi there,
Welcome from what has been a warm but overcast day in Skegness.
With regard to "winterising":
o Drain EVERYTHING down so that there is no water onboard.
o Disconnect the batteries WHEN THEY ARE FULLY CHARGED.
o Keep the van well ventilated.
o Install a small heater to keep condensation at bay. Mine is 700w, on an overnight timer (for 'cheap' electricity) and set to come on at +5 degrees.
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
Welcome from what has been a warm but overcast day in Skegness.
With regard to "winterising":
o Drain EVERYTHING down so that there is no water onboard.
o Disconnect the batteries WHEN THEY ARE FULLY CHARGED.
o Keep the van well ventilated.
o Install a small heater to keep condensation at bay. Mine is 700w, on an overnight timer (for 'cheap' electricity) and set to come on at +5 degrees.
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
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Re: new member
by modelman Wed Oct 15, 2014 4:58 pm
Hello & welcome from S/Yorks.
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by Paulmold Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:29 pm
Welcome from N.E Wales 
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by daisy mae Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:41 pm
Hello and 
from Leicestershire
Drain down as advised, but why stop using it in the winter,? you could take water in containers so no need for tank fill, I use mine all the year round.
from LeicestershireDrain down as advised, but why stop using it in the winter,? you could take water in containers so no need for tank fill, I use mine all the year round.
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Re: new member
by roli Wed Oct 15, 2014 9:07 pm
Welcome to ASOF, from just down the road.
You will find info on winter preps in the fact sheets section that members have prepared. Do consider using it during the winter period even if its only going out for a picknick
You will find info on winter preps in the fact sheets section that members have prepared. Do consider using it during the winter period even if its only going out for a picknick
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Re: new member
by swedge Sun Oct 19, 2014 3:29 pm
Hello everyone,
Thanks for all the advice,much appreciated
Steve
Thanks for all the advice,much appreciated
Steve
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