Preparing for the winter break: motorhomes and caravans must be properly mothballed

With the onset of the cold and dark season, the obligatory rest period begins for a large number of leisure vehicles. How the District newspaper As reported in the latest newsletter, motorhomes and caravans are about to take their annual "winter break" or "hibernation". To ensure that these vehicles can be put back into operation in spring without any problems, it is essential to prepare and store the mobile accommodation properly.

End of the season and the necessity of mothballing

The dark season traditionally marks the end of the main holiday season for campers and caravanning enthusiasts. According to the Kreiszeitung newspaper, this means that many recreational vehicles have to be temporarily shut down. This enforced inactivity, often referred to as a "winter break", requires specific measures that go beyond simply parking the vehicles.

The report emphasises that the correct procedure for mothballing vehicles is of crucial importance. Only correct preservation and preparation can guarantee that the sensitive systems and components of motorhomes and caravans survive the cold months undamaged. The Kreiszeitung focusses on the need to "properly mothball" the vehicles.

Goal: A smooth start to spring

The main aim of the comprehensive winter preparations is to ensure that the vehicles are fully functional as soon as the temperatures rise again. The district newspaper makes it clear that the aim of the decommissioning measures is to ensure that the recreational vehicles can "start spring again as usual". This implies avoiding damage caused by frost, moisture or longer downtimes, which could hinder recommissioning in spring.

Correct hibernation is therefore a preventative measure to maintain value and avoid costly repairs. The fact that the season of mobile recreation is coming to an end and the dark season has begun makes professional storage an essential step for all motorhome and caravan owners who want to use their vehicles again immediately after the winter break.