Motorhome Storage

Ferkel

Sorry to hear about your incapacity. At this time of year I very much doubt that you will need to worry about overnight temperatures, it might be different if the " Beast from the East" returns but that is most unlikely. Even if there is a slight risk of ground frost it's unlikely to have an effect on the inside of the van. I would also question the need to have the fridge on, we never do unless its a day or two before we set off on a trip. When not in use the prop the fridge door open to avoid fungal build-up. Ideally the engine should be run and the motorhome taken for a short trip but unless you have someone to do that for you that is not going to be possible. I think at this time of year you should be fine.

David

I am not sure if the main vehicle battery might need charging if stood for so long. Alarms etc are a constant drain.

Thanks David, I figured things would be ok and perhaps i was being over cautious; I shall open the fridge as suggested and then turn off the power. 

Hopefully should be on the road again end of July.

thanks again.

Even at times when heating is needed, and they're rare, I wouldn't leave the fridge running. It would be empty and working hard for no reason. David is right, turn it off and use the catch in the ajar setting to keep air circulating.

It’ll pay to plug the van in every week or so to keep the batteries charged. Also, to run the engine or move the van if you can. Don’t worry if you can't as it’ll survive.

All the best. 

Hi All,

Thanks for your advice, I have disconnected the electric and left the fridge open/ajar. The vehicle has solar and so this should keep the batteries topped up; I have also run the engine and moved the vehicle to rotate the tyres. I think as Tinwheeler points out it will survive :9)

thanks again

you've done the right thing in draining the system, this is more than enough to counter any 'weather' on the horizon....

it might be worth checking that you solar panel actually charges your vehicle battery. some systems just charge the habitation battery and the  alarm/immobiliser/tracker would be slowly draining the cab battery.

in just a few weeks, in mainly decent weather, the van will be perfectly fine on your drive...

pgood luck with your recouperation and that you're soon in the van again...