Practical Caravan

Spotlight on… winter lay-up

THE COLD, DARK evenings are not for everyone, and some of us like nothing better than to snuggle up at home in front of the fire.

Nothing wrong with that, but it is advisable to carry out some simple jobs before storing your caravan for the winter, or you could find it costing you when you return to it next spring.

Indoor tasks

> Cleaning

It would be remiss to leave any caravan in a mucky state, so give it a thorough clean before putting it away. Be very careful about which products you use on plastic fixtures and fittings.

Avoid household bleaches: these will damage the plastic. Products such as Thetford Bathroom Cleaner can be used not only in the bathroom, but also inside the fridge.

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