Getting ready for the Spring!

[jayjay]

Well March is here, and it won't be long before we're all out and about!

I've just connected the smart charger up to the caravan battery, to give it a boost... upped the steadies and turned the wheels round a bit... started work on the (now dried out and repaired) wet patch that needed fixing, in preparation for doing the final bit of decorating before I go away. I also need to charge up the Mr Mover for when I need it, and after decorating, put all the stuff back in the caravan. As its a fine day here, I've left the door open to get a bit of air in as well.

Easier with a SMH as you tend to use them over the winter as well!

Who else is on spring maintenance duties?

[Ian.C.S]

Well March is here, and it won't be long before we're all out and about!

I've just connected the smart charger up to the caravan battery, to give it a boost... upped the steadies and turned the wheels round a bit... started work on the (now dried out and repaired) wet patch that needed fixing, in preparation for doing the final bit of decorating before I go away. I also need to charge up the Mr Mover for when I need it, and after decorating, put all the stuff back in the caravan. As its a fine day here, I've left the door open to get a bit of air in as well.

Easier with a SMH as you tend to use them over the winter as well!

Who else is on spring maintenance duties?

Did mine at christmas Jayjay,as I used it through JAN.

[roger green]

The wild ones.

Its the only car we have so we use it every day, so just clean it in and out every week like every body does.:so happy:camp out most weekends but feeling very poorly at the moment.

Did mine at christmas Jayjay,as I used it through JAN.

[jayjay]

I hope you get better soon, Roger!

Smart charger still working its magic... I can't wait for next month!

[Twolitre]

"up the steadies" - "turn the wheels"??
Be careful jayjay! Many caravan chassis' can be strained by lifting the wheels by using the steadies. It is not usually recommended. A jack SHOULD be used.
The steadies are only there to balance the unhitched caravan, most of the weight still being supported by the wheels.
Jim.

[T1]

twin1

We are ready going out tomorrow for the day. still no water in the tanks waiting a little longer. probably missed out a few things but the tester trip should let us know. this year we made a very slow start,could not get into it,but all ok now.

Best wishes to everyone camping this weekend ,have a great time.the weather looks good.

[jayjay]

"up the steadies" - "turn the wheels"??
Be careful jayjay! Many caravan chassis' can be strained by lifting the wheels by using the steadies. It is not usually recommended. A jack SHOULD be used.
The steadies are only there to balance the unhitched caravan, most of the weight still being supported by the wheels.
Jim.

I know, Jim!! However, I can't use a proper jack because of back probs, it's easier just to raise a steady so that the wheel is just off the ground, give it a turn and put the steady back down. Whole job takes less than 5 minutes, from start to finish on each wheel, one at a time. But yes, I know it should not be done that way. New caravanners please take note - don't do it my way! LOL!!