Save Your Caravan From Winter Weather Element

We often use caravans as a substitute for home while living temporary to some other place. We start using it so carelessly that it becomes deprived of due care and attention. Constant exposure to the winter weather elements increases the chances of reducing its actual life. Some of the extreme weather conditions, like snow, hail, wind and heavy rain occurring on regular basis take away the charm of the caravans. Therefore, it is vitally important to protection it adequately and keep the vehicle in tip top condition. A clean caravan not only boost the life of the vehicle and helps it function properly, but also make you feel good whilst enjoying your trip.

To clean outer body of caravans there are several assortments of cleaning products available in the market. Choose one that helps to prevent moss build-up and green algae growth on the outer body of the vehicle. This will make spring cleaning much easier when you will take it to workshop for servicing.

Start with simple wash of the exterior part of the caravan or motor home as overall cleaning process. Next, initiate work on cleaning additional caravanning accessories, like gazebos and awnings. These accessories also need maintenance after surviving several years travelling on the road. Using protective cleaning products will prevent the formation of algae on their surface and keep them in shape for several months to come. People using caravan as motor home or for long distance travelling need to put more attention to take care of wear and tear that get accumulated over a period of time.

How To Keep Your Caravan Cool

Most people like to take their caravan on holidays during the summer months because the weather is so much nicer and this is when most people get time off work. But sometimes the heat can become unbearable, especially because a caravans has such a small interior space. There are, however, ways that you can keep yourself, and your caravan, cool on those summer treks.



Fluorescent Lighting

In summer, it is best not to have any lights on in your caravan at all, but at night there is some need to be able to see what you’re doing. In this case, have fluorescent lights installed, as they don’t heat up the room the way that many other light globes do.

Air Conditioner
Technology these days means that air conditioning systems are not just for our houses – we can use them in our caravans too. A lot of newer caravans will already have some form of air conditioning system, but if it doesn’t you might want to consider investing in one.

Fan
If you don’t like the idea of an air conditioner, or if you find that they can be overly noisy to run, especially overnight, perhaps using fans in your caravan is a better idea. These can be placed at various intervals in your caravan, keeping the areas that you want cool.

Shaded Campsite
It is generally best to park your caravan in a spot where there is a large shady looking tree a little way off to the west. This will ensure that your caravan is shaded during the hottest part of the day, while at the same time preventing branches, leaf litter, and animal droppings from falling onto your roof.

Cook Outside
Cooking in your house heats up the kitchen, so why should it be any different in a caravan? Cook outside on a BBQ or over an open fire wherever possible, and if you have to cook inside, leave the door and some windows open to help disperse the heat.