Avoid these 10 campervan mistakes to conquer winter

DANGEROUS PROBLEM - Don't suffer these problems in your campervan this winter WINTER PREPARATIONS: A Beginners Guide to Prepare Your Camper Van for the Cold Weather The colder weather is now upon us and there are additional precautions you need to take to ensure your winter van life is hazard free. Prepping for winter is a must do exercise as winter care of your van or car is essential. Here are some tips and advice to help you stay trouble free in your camper van or motorhome. Alot of this with apply to your car also. Mostly do it yourself tasks and should't cost the earth. Many of the products I discuss can be found in my Amazon Storefront, including the CTEK Battery optimiser and Gtechniq G1 Glass https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/staycationlifestyle Winter camping is great fun. You just need a couple of things to be prepared. 17:25 Avoid having to de-ice your camper van 18:54 Make sure you do this Prepare your car for winter, Same principles apply ------------------------------------- Amazon Audible is great for listening to books on longer journeys, I have used it for years. Free 30 day trial - https://amzn.to/3Pj8qR6 ----------------------------------- Some ESSENTIAL items for you to have to keep safe in your van Firexo 7 in 1 Extinguisher - https://amzn.to/3yqmBft 5 in 1 Fire Extinguisher - https://amzn.to/3uvm8Ym Fire Angel Smoke Alarm - https://amzn.to/3yg1Q64 Fire Angel Carbon Monoxide Alarm - https://amzn.to/3ACgGqf ----------------------------------- Whether you have a T5, VW T5.1, T6, T6.1 or even an older T2, T2.5, T4, the VW Vanlife scene is amazing, with so much help and assistance available for whatever project you wish to attempt. Panel van, Kombi, Converted Camper or VW California Beach or Ocean, enjoy the freedom van life brings. The @StaycationLifestyle van conversion is coming along nicely. I will share many do it yourself tips for van life beginners for your camper van. Ensuring you can have a great time in your staycation wagon. I will feature tutorials and plenty of useful information. I bought a Stealth VW Transporter T6 Kombi Highline van 140bhp diesel SWB with tailgate. 00:00 - Major Problems with Campervans in Winter 00:27 - Battery Problems - Starter Battery and Leisure Battery 02:03 - Diesel Heater or Gas Heater 03:44 - Tyres - Are you using the wrong tyres? 04:48 - Windscreen iced or frosted up 06:47 - Windscreen washer fluid frozen 07:55 - Road Salt or Grit is very corrosive 09:01 - Condensation inside campervan 11:34 - Mould 13:30 - Water Tank Freezing / Mould forming 14:19 - Snow is a big problem - Clear it Slowly turning it into a stealth camper van / day van with bed. I will also need something for cooking, cooling, sleeping, drinking ?? Choices to be made. I have lots more to do though, I have a new electrical system, using Victron components and a Lithium LIFEPO4 battery, so I obviously need to install some power devices. I have a new sound system, with Focal speakers and ibus 2.1 amp, Playstation PS4, which will be removable, TV's on headrests. Lots for me to look forward too and it would be nice to take you on the journey. Please do let me know if you have any ideas or suggestions. Vanlife for me is just beginning, it's a great adventure and I'm loving it. 😍 There are many great camper adventures to come camping in my tiny house. Thanks must go to the following: https://titantransporters.co.uk - Sourcing my van, providing advice and soon a paint correction and detail https://tamarcaravancentre.co.uk - Advising me with many of my leisure equipment purchases, including my Thetford toilet https://www.dream-ice.co.uk - Quality advise on my sound system upgrade https://plyworxuk.co.uk - Suppliers of my Halo roof and ply products https://www.batteriesandsolar.co.uk - 1st class advice and guidance on my electrical system install https://stitchesandsteel.com - Seat covers, carpet, roof straps, changing mat Transporter HQ for my tailgate struts Kiravans for my Swivel Seats Amazon Audible is great for listening to books on longer journeys, I have used it for years. Free 30 day trial - https://amzn.to/3Pj8qR6 Carista is available from Amazon https://amzn.to/3Ln58tu If you click on my Amazon affiliate links, I may receive a commission. I will only link products I use and believe in. Im a member of Devon & Cornwall Transporters. Have a look at the Facebook group and come along to meet the other friendly members #vanlife #vanlifeuk #campervan #transporter #vwbus #adventure #rv #rvlife #camper #vwcamper #camper #staycation #wildcamping #offgrid #travel