09 November 2022Shirley
Motorhoming in the winter
A motorhome winter holiday requires a lot of preparation and thinking. We’re happy to help you out with a few pointers! With this well-organized checklist, you’ll be on your way to any winter motorhome site of your choice in no time, without a worry in the world.
Wintercamping - To check ✔
- Check starter battery and replace if necessary
- Check snow tires for at least four millimetres tread depth
- Check wiper blades and replace if necessary
- Check windscreen fluid level. Use a variant with antifreeze properties up to -20 °C
- Check coolant level. Use liquid with protection up to -30 °C
Wintercamping - To do ✔
- Clean and grease battery terminals
- Treat door and window rubbers with glycerine or silicone spray
- Spray locks with graphite against freezing
Wintercamping - To buy or pack ✔
- Anti-fog clot
- De-icing spray
- Suitable snow chains with thick links (thickness of at least 12 mm, preferably 16 mm)
- Accident triangle and warning lamp. Store in an easily accessible place
- Safety vest, work gloves and mat for mounting snow chains
- Ice scrapers. One spare in case of breaking
- Hand broom and ladder to clear windshield and roof
- Insulation material to cover windows
- Insulating blanket to close off the living area from the cab area if applicable
- If you own a gas heater: purchase propane gas. Preferably pure. (Butane does not evaporates below freezing and no longer serves as fuel)
- Jumper cables as starting aid
- Towing cables