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2. A static caravan is a superb investment in your families future holidays. It is possible to enjoy amazing times in your new holiday home nevertheless, you should look at after your static caravan to ensure it stays in tip top condition year on year.
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4. I thought I would offer you some hints and tips on keeping your caravan and I am going to write some more detailed advice in other articles, but that one covers the main areas.
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6. 1) Gas and Electric Maintenance
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8. Your holiday home will most likely be fitted with a gas boiler which in some instances will be connected to a central heating system.
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10. Annual maintenance of one's boiler should be completed by way of a competent and registered engineer, nevertheless, you can make sure that it's running smoothly and highlight any concerns to your engineer as soon as possible. This will keep your current costs down in future years.
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12. For electric systems I would suggest getting these annually checked for safety. Again, you can check if the fuses come in place correctly and that whenever you leave your static caravan that both the electric and bass is switched off at the primary connection points to your plot.
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14. 2) Exterior Maintenance
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16. Dirt will collect on your caravan over summer and winter. Cleaning the exterior of your caravan will keep it looking great and can also ensure it stays waterproof.
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18. You should use a jet wash or a cloth and detergent to completely clean the outside of one's caravan. Windows can be cleaned with a standard window cleaning solution.
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20. Ask your park manager if they provide a cleaning service or know someone who does in the event that you feel it is a too greater task for you.
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22. 3) Guttering
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24. One area to check on a regular basis are your gutters.
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26. Remove any leaves and debris to make certain water can pass easily away. This is usually a common reason behind damp in caravans so by performing this quick and simple maintenance task your static caravan will perform needlessly to say for many years.
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28. 4) Anchor your static caravan
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30. You might think that your caravan weighs quite a bit, but high winds in the autumn and winter could cause them to flip over.
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32. I would recommend that you anchor caravan and check this on a regular basis. Anchor chains will be available from all good caravan accessory retailers or ask your park manager if they can recommend a remedy.
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34. Some caravan parks will check and maintain this for you personally, however I would ask the question instead of consider its happening!
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36. 5) Window Latches and Doors
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38. A new caravan can be installed with double glazing and uPVC doors. However I would advise that all doors and windows close and lock securely.
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40. A static caravan can warp since it gets older, so checking that the seals are tight and all security features are in good working is a quick precaution that may save you money in the long term.
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42. 6) Look for rust
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44. The chassis of your caravan will be made of a hardy metal however you should look for rust on other areas as your caravan gets older. This would especially be the case on any fittings mounted on the caravan.
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46. 7) Wheels
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48. It's rare to have to go your static caravan however an annual inspection of one's wheels will ensure that if it is necessary to be moved it will easily without issues such as for example getting cranes in.
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50. 8) Electric Fridge and Freezer
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52. Your fridge and freezer are certain to get some serious use each year. When you leave your caravan for a prolong amount of the time and your fridge is not required I would advise that you allow the freezer section be correctly defrosted.
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54. This can reduce any issues of water leakage and in addition reduce down any damp that could be created when not used.
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56. 9) Internal Cleaning
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58. I would suggest that you clean your caravan on a regular basis. As Check over here perform the cleaning it will be possible to note any signs of deterioration that could effect the life of one's static caravan.
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60. If you are struggling to perform deep clean your park manager will be able to advise of local cleaning companies that specialise in static caravan cleaning. They will report any problems they notice to you to help you react quickly and repair any problems before they get worse.
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62. 10) Static Caravan Insurance
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64. Please, please, please ensure you have adequate static caravan insurance.
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66. This is one area where many owners neglect to get the correct degree of cover. If its too cheap, then it probably won't meet your requirements. Check your policy wording carefully and ensure that you will be correctly covered for accidents or other insurance related claims.
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