Winterisation: meaning please

[TheMobileWanderer]

Ok, so I've read lots recently but one topic has been described differently in different places. (Or I've misunderstood).

So is winterisation the preparation of the MH for storage in winter- drain down etc or is it adding things to make it function/ remain usable through winter eg warming tanks and pipes to prevent freezing?

 

[funflair]

The level of winterisation is in the initial design of the van so minimising cold bridges and running pipes and services in warm areas, yes you can do a little bit like electric heating for tanks after it’s built but better at the design stage, I think there is a standard test for winterisation that involves a cold chamber and temperature measurements over a given time period.

 

[nicholsong]

The level of winterisation is in the initial design of the van so minimising cold bridges and running pipes and services in warm areas, yes you can do a little bit like electric heating for tanks after it’s built but better at the design stage, I think there is a standard test for winterisation that involves a cold chamber and temperature measurements over a given time period.

I wonder how many manufacturers do that? You are the factory visit expert.

 

[peterc10]

The level of winterisation is in the initial design of the van so minimising cold bridges and running pipes and services in warm areas, yes you can do a little bit like electric heating for tanks after it’s built but better at the design stage, I think there is a standard test for winterisation that involves a cold chamber and temperature measurements over a given time period.

There is a standard test for winteristion. The motorhome is put into a cold chamber at a temperature of minus 20 degrees with its heating on for a standard time. If the temperature inside stays at the specified level and all of its services survive it passes. I think it is a German specification.

 

[funflair]

There is a standard test for winteristion. The motorhome is put into a cold chamber at a temperature of minus 20 degrees with its heating on for a standard time. If the temperature inside stays at the specified level and all of its services survive it passes. I think it is a German specification.

I know N+B always made a point of stating that their vans were winterised to -40C so that is possibly a different test or standard.