Would you like to travel with your leisure vehicle in winter? Here are some tips on how to make your winter holiday a complete success!
Tips for an unforgettable journey
Before you start your journey, you should prepare your motorhome or camper van for winter. You can find all the information and a practical checklist in this article: How do you winterise your motorhome? This will ensure that you and your vehicle are well prepared for travelling in winter.
These tips will also help you get the most out of your trip:
- Reserve a pitch in good time, as good winter campsites are booked up early.
- Do not set off without winter tyres.
- Take snow chains with you and be equipped for any situation.
- Choose a suitable pitch and pay attention to the surface, as snow and ice can thaw.
- Release the parking brake after choosing a parking space to prevent the vehicle from freezing.
- Ensure that snow banks do not cover the installed forced ventilation systems.
- Keep the built-in forced ventilation systems free of snow and ice.
- Ensure good air circulation, as good air circulation prevents moisture and the living area is easier to heat.
- Cover the single-glazed cab windows with insulating mats to avoid cold bridges. You can find suitable insulating covers at Carado Original Accessories here: Insulation for your Carado vehicle
- Use a two-cylinder system with automatic switchover for the gas system so that the supply does not run out during the night.
- Only operate the gas system with propane gas.
- Do not use the space behind the heater as storage space.
- Do not operate catalytic ovens and infrared gas heaters inside the vehicle, as they extract oxygen from the interior for combustion.
- Lay the 230 V supply cable of the cable reel in such a way that the cable cannot freeze or be damaged (e.g. when clearing snow).
- If it snows heavily, regularly remove snow from the roof of the vehicle. A few centimetres of powdery snow provide insulation, but wet snow quickly becomes a load weighing several tonnes.
- Clear the roof of snow before every journey so as not to obstruct other vehicles.
- Keep an eye on the weather and check the weather forecast regularly if necessary.
You can find more interesting information and a checklist on winter camping here: Winter camping