Does the mobile capsule require service and maintenance?

After several months of rest, it’s time to make another plan for a journey through endless and undiscovered areas, beautiful beaches and mountain winding roads. Another dose of adrenaline is waiting for you. It turns out, that your pickup camper is not well prepared for a long journey yet. Unsecured gaskets due to low temperatures have been damaged, which contributed to the moisture inside. There is an unpleasant odor from the closed cabinets, and the bathroom needs solid cleaning. You do not want this situation to happen to you. This could delay your trip and thwart your plans.

The mobile capsule requires maintenance, especially before and after the season. Some things, however, need to be repeated more often, even before each trip.

It’s always beautiful and young outside

A truck camper often faces difficult conditions. AZAR4 is with you not only when you are driving on paved, asphalt roads, but also through forested, muddy areas, sandy beaches, and even snow-covered off-roads. Just like your pickup truck, after such an expedition, it has not the highest level of cleanliness. Pickup camper needs a solid bath that will allow it to shine again on the road.

Washing a mobile capsule should be your habit that you repeat after each trip. All you need is water and cleaning products. The same preparations you use to take care for your car will work perfectly. If you use a pressure washer, choose a dedicated active foam. Car shampoo will help you get rid of difficult dirt, protect the capsule from external factors and effectively freshen it.

One of the sensitive elements of the pickup camper are rubber seals on the windows and doors, just like in any other vehicle. Have you ever failed to protect them in your car for the winter? If you constantly forget about it the risk of moisture getting inside is bigger. It can also happen with your pickup camper. At least twice a year, before winter and season, use a silicon spray or a special preparation for the gaskets. In this way, you will protect them from the effects of bad weather and you will prolong their life.

Do not forget about the locks, they can also be destroyed by moisture and low temperatures. For their maintenance, use means for car locks. Repeat this action at least twice a year.

Take care of its inside

Now it looks perfectly well from the outside, it is also prepared for a longer rest. So let’s take a look inside and see what we can do in its cozy four corners.

Clean up all lockers and cabinets, leave them open for better air circulation. Do not close the bed, and store the mattress and pillows in warmer rooms. It is also worth to wash them after the season to restore them freshness.

The interior of the mobile capsule needs fresh air. To make it accessible, unseal the windows, but do not open them to prevent water from entering. This particularly applies to mobile capsules stored in the open air. Give up this idea in the autumn and winter season. If possible, find a place for your truck camper in a garage or other room where is warmer than outside. In this way, you will secure your ute camper against the adverse impact of external factors. You can also cover it with a cover made of breathable material. Before a period of long non-use, it is necessary to drain the water from all tanks and sewage system, leave the taps and valves in the open position. You also need to disconnect the gas bottle. For protection against moisture leave a moisture absorber inside of the capsule. Regularly, at least once a month, check the battery charge status, if necessary, recharge it.

Treat the interior of your mobile capsule like the interior of your apartment. During the journey, he is your warm asylum, he deserves special attention and care.

The moment for truck camper before and after your trip

Have you come back from a long vacation with your pickup camper? Before you share your impressions with your loved ones, give him another 30 minutes. It should be enough time for you to empty his interior of your personal belongings, food and possible waste, service the tourist toilet and disconnect the gas supply. Do not leave leftovers in the cupboard and fridge for not only aesthetic and hygienic reasons, but also because of the risk of bacteria growing. It can be also an ideal habitat for insects!

Half an hour is also enough to prepare a mobile capsule for your next trip. Check if all electrical components are working properly, whether the solar panel is working, the safety system is fully functional and of course the battery is charged. You will have to give it a bit more time if you notice any malfunctions. Fill up the water tanks for the trip and replace the gas bottle, if it is necessary.

Your mobile capsule needs your attention, care and maintenance, just like your off-road pickup truck. Thanks to this, you will avoid unpleasant surprises, such as failure of electrical installations, ventilation and heating. It will always be ready for travel, regardless of the season and conditions on the road. Its clean interior will motivate you to plan your next trips. Let it serve you as long as possible!

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