Protect and survive

Let’s face it, when the roads are salty and the weather’s cold and damp, there’s less of a temptation to venture out every weekend in your Bus. The weeks can turn to months and before you know it, your VW hasn’t been used for a few months, the battery’s dead, mould has taken residence inside and things have taken a definite backwards step. So our guide to winter storage aims to ensure you avoid the aforementioned problems if you intend to lay it up. At the same time, if there’s a break in the weather and you did fancy a winter adventure, it will still feel fresh and ready for the road.

The preparation work can be as involved as you want it to be, so don’t feel as though you need to complete everything we’ve covered. Rust protection, for instance, can