Winterisation

[Live Life Now]

Hi Funsters,
It's that time of year again, what should be drained down and any good ideas about winterising my Nuevo.
I do still like to use the MH during the winter when I have the toilet all up and running and take canisters of water for washing and washing up, only for the day picnics that is.
Much obliged and appreciative of your suggestions.

 

[Nanniemate]

Also have air suspension so I can tilt the van over to completely drain the tank.

Now your just showing off

 

[Rocking Rivet]

Does your Nuevo have the winter pack?
If it does there is switch above the door to turn an “anti freeze” heater on

 

[L' Hobo]

Lenny lives in the sunny sauf. Those of us in colder climes may keep all drain taps open to avoid water accumulating and then freezing.
Sue

After draining the tanks etc, I leave my drain taps open for a couple of journeys to disperse the remaining dregs.
I then close all drains because, being brought up on a farm, I know that small vermin can crawl through ANY small opening and I'm not prepared to allow them winter shelter in my van.
I do use my van, at least once a month, often more, but am prepared to use a couple of 4ltr water containers rather than risk pipe damage.
So far, for 40yrs, it's worked!

 

[L' Hobo]

Conclusion so far.
Thank you for your comments, I think I will stay with the system that I have adopted over the years.
Drain down fresh and wastewater and carry 2 x 25 litre containers so I have sufficient for washing and washing up. (I carry bottle water for drinking)
The boiler I will drain off and will refill if my trip could mean being parked up for a while, in the past I have just left the engine running but that seems to be a no no in today's PC.
I leave no food or bedding in the MH and take out the scatter cushions.
A big bowl of salt when the MH is standing on the drive.
Anything I've missed please do shout; I am grateful for the added knowledge.

Why the 'big bowl of salt'? Is that inside or for use on an icy drive?