Protect your motorhome this winter

As the cold dark nights close in, the wind gets up and rain drums the roof of your motorhome you can either head south for the continent or try to stick it out here. If you are going to be in the UK all winter, then it’s worth getting a helping hand from a range of accessories that will help protect your investment. Whether that’s keeping it in good condition or fixing problems that occur because of the weather.

So, here are some useful tools and products that will help keep the cold and rain out or get you back on the road if you do venture out and have a mishap. Click on the name of the product to follow the link to the OAL Accessory Marketplace.

REPAIRS

Accidents happen, usually when you are least prepared. Make sure you’re not in that situation by having some basic repair gear in the garage.

SOS Elite Repair Kit Fluid

Hole in a tyre? Designed for use with the SOS compressor, this especially formulated and safe sealant works with all pneumatic tyres. In the event of a puncture, the SOS sealant is added to the tyre. The tyre is then reinflated using the compressor. A main feature of the product is that it is non hazardous and can be safely and easily removed from tyres without damaging the tyres in any way.

Price: £13.29

RAC Puncture Repair Kit

Alternatively there’s this all-in-one kit from the RAC. It’s built to work, made to last and has a manufacturer's life-time guarantee. The unique multi-functional high quality compressor is the hub of the RAC tyre pressure maintenance and puncture repair kit. Check tyre pressures at home when tyres are cold to achieve the most accurate reading. Repair punctures in minutes.

Price: £59.99

Battery Extra Desulphator

Flat or poor condition battery? This offers battery reconditioning and recovery made easy. Most lead acid battery failures are due to poor maintenance and or sulphate build up on the battery plates. Now you can save and recover those batteries or just stop it happening. The Battery Extra 12-volt is designed to recover old or weak 12-volt lead acid batteries that are sulphated and return them to full working condition.

Price: £34.95

Replacement 40cm Cover for RoadPro Sat-Dome

Satellite receiver dome damaged by hail? This is a replacement lid for a 40cm Variant RoadPro Domes with 12-hole rim fixing. Compatible with In-Motion, Static and Twin LNB variants.

Price: £141.55

DAMP AND CLEANING

Whether it’s stopping damp from rotting your fabrics or removing traffic gunge from the sides, the more care you take of your motorhome, the longer it will last.

Pingi Moisture Killer

Keep the damp at bay with a condensation-attracting bag. The Pingi Moisture Killer gets to grips with condensation by absorbing the moisture quickly and effectively, helping keep musty odours and mould away. The Moisture Killer bag is reusable, non-toxic and can be used for many years. The bag has an indicator which changes colour when saturation has been reached. Reducing condensation will save you money by preventing damage to upholstery, soft furnishings, metal and woodwork as well as making the atmosphere healthier.

Price: £9.49

Fenwicks Waste Pipe & Tank Cleaner (1-litre)

Keep your pipework clean from bacteria and gunge. Safe for use in motorhomes, Fenwick’s Waste Pipe & Tank Cleaner cleans and freshens waste tanks and toilet cassettes. Its powerful formula removes stubborn stains and unpleasant odours and it is the only product you need to clean the waste system and interior of your caravan or motorhome.

Price: £6.29

Granville Scented Cockpit Shine: 600ml

Give the cab a polish and shine over the winter. This is a versatile silicon based product which shines and protects and is suitable for all plastic finishes. It will bring a new look shine to all interior and exterior trim. It’s also ideal for polished wood and veneer, as well as a non-staining lubricant on windows, doors, hinges and locks.

Price: £4.08

Bottom and Top (2-litre)

Bottom and Top is a strong toilet care product that works in both the top and the bottom tank of all cassette and portable toilets. It's Formaldehyde free and environmentally friendly so can be used on all club sites and even on inland water ways. Its high strength kills all bacteria in both the top and bottom tank and breaks down waste quickly. Despite it's effectiveness though you need to use only 100mls for every 20-litres.

Price: £9.99

Fenwicks Black Streak Remover

The more you drive, the more muck will accumulate on the sides of your motorhome. With this product you can easily remove those black streaks, green algae, road traffic film, diesel fumes, and over wintering grime, etc. It is suitable for cleaning plastics, aluminium, GRP, ABS, fibreglass, decals, sealants and much more. Can be used on arrival at campsite for waterless spot cleaning of travel grime.

Price: £4.49

Engine Degreaser

Power Maxed Engine Degreaser aerosol is specially formulated to remove oil, grease and grime from a wide range of engines and machinery. Just spray from 10-25cm, turn the engine to dry the formula out and watch it remove the muck from your engine.

Price: £6.99

PROTECTION

Take a little care of your motorhome over the cold months and it will see in the new season a picture of health, ready to head for the hills or coast.

Maypole Breathable Universal Campervan Cover

One for campervan owners here. The Maypole 4-Ply Breathable Campervan Cover is a superior cover for your Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer, or other campervan that offers excellent protection from the weather. The exclusive four-ply fabric gives you a cover that is highly water-resistant and breathable, keeping the water out while also allowing condensation to evaporate. Fully UV-stable, it has four layers of protection including three layers of spunbound polypropylene, giving optimal breathability and evaporation, and a water-resistant membrane layer that lets air in and keeps water out. You can also get versions for motorhomes of all lengths.

Price: £81.99

Radiator Flush Treatment

Effectively clears blockages as well as sludge and rust accumulations. It is suitable for all radiator types, and harmless to rubber hoses and gasket materials. Benefits and features include:

• Radiator flush
• Removes rust & sludge
• Clears water channels
• Safe with rubber hoses
• Safe with all metals
• Restores effective cooling
• Improves heater performance
• Acid free
• Dual action: removes scale and eliminates rust, deposits and oily residues

Price: £4.49

Winter Long (1-litre)

Use on your motorhome instead of a cover to protect it from algae, dirt, excessive water, bird mess, tree sap and traffic film. The special formula creates a protective layer over your motorhome during storage and is biodegradable and environmentally friendly. Half a bottle of Winter Long should cover any motorhome, so represents two years worth of cover in a single bottle if only used once per season.

Price: £7.99

Petrol Injector Cleaner Fuel Treatment

Pour this into your tank and help your engine. It uses combustion enhancer CE+ which helps the fuel to burn more completely, reducing CO2 emissions and engine noise. It helps the engine to run more smoothly, increasing acceleration and reducing black smoke. It also lubricates injectors, valves, pump and upper cylinder area and protects the fuel system against rust and corrosion.

Price: £9.99

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