| The owner or manager of your caravan park will | | | | vermin, so don't forget to close toilet seats and |
| no doubt leave you instructions or be on hand to | | | | put plugs into plugholes. |
| offer advice, but it's a good idea to be familiar | | | | Remove all your valuables from the holiday home |
| with the procedures that could protect your | | | | and leaving cupboard doors and curtains open, so |
| holiday home. | | | | it's easy for potential thieves to see that there is |
| Before leaving your holiday home for the last | | | | nothing in the holiday home worth breaking in for. |
| time at the end of the season, ensure you empty | | | | An alarm system is also a good idea if you don't |
| the fridge and give it a clean with a weak solution | | | | already have one fitted. You can even buy an |
| of bicarbonate of soda. Leave the fridge door | | | | alarm that will alert the park owner or manager |
| propped open to allow air to circulate. | | | | of a break in. Speak to your park for advice. |
| To prevent burst pipes through winter, it is | | | | Condensation can be a major problem through |
| essential to turn off the water at the mains and | | | | the colder months without adequate ventilation in |
| drain down the entire system. Expert staff on the | | | | your holiday home. To help prevent condensation |
| park should carry this out where possible. | | | | from damaging your interior, leave interconnecting |
| Some holiday homes will be fitted with central | | | | doors open and stack any removable upholstery |
| heating systems that contain anti-freeze. These | | | | such as sofa cushions, in the middle of the rooms, |
| should be set to the temperature stated in the | | | | or at least away from walls. |
| manufacturers instructions and serviced regularly | | | | Should you be in any doubt about preparing your |
| to spot any potential problems before they occur. | | | | static caravan holiday home for the winter, speak |
| Sinks and toilets provide convenient entrances for | | | | to your park owner or manager. |