How to Prepare Your Motorhome for Winter

Protect your pride and joy with the Simpsons Motorhomes Winterisation Service​

As the colder months approach, now is the time to make sure your motorhome is ready for winter. Whether you plan to store it until spring or enjoy cosy weekend getaways, winter weather can cause serious damage if your vehicle isn’t properly protected.

At Simpsons Motorhomes in Great Yarmouth, we’re here to help with expert advice, and our professional Motorhome Winterisation Service is designed to keep your vehicle safe from frost, leaks, and costly repairs.

Why Winterising your Motorhome Matters:

Cold temperatures, moisture, and lack of use can cause problems that might not be obvious until it’s too late. Common winter issues include:

• Frozen or burst water pipes
• Boiler damage caused by trapped water freezing
• Leaks and water ingress from perished seals
• Damp and mould in soft furnishings and cupboards
• Battery failure from long-term inactivity

As our experienced technician, Andy explains:

“In the winter months, it is absolutely vital to drain all the water out of the vehicle. A boiler liner alone can cost around £1,000 to replace, and most insurance companies won’t cover frost damage.”

Winter Motorhome Preparation Checklist

Even if you're not using your motorhome, a few simple steps can save trouble later:

✅ Drain the fresh and waste water tanks
✅ Open taps to remove residual water from pipes
✅ Empty and flush the toilet cassette
✅ Ventilate cupboards and cushions to prevent damp
✅ Clean the fridge and leave the door ajar
✅ Disconnect or trickle-charge the battery
✅ Inflate tyres to correct storage pressure

Make it easy with a Simpsons Motorhomes winterisation Service:

If you’d rather leave it to the experts, Simpsons Motorhomes offers a full Winterisation Service, carried out by our trained technicians in our fully equipped workshop, which includes a complete drain down og the fresh and waste water systems, pressure flush to remove all remaining water, cleaning of strainers and filters, drainin of the toilet flush system, visual water ingress and frost risk check, all with friendly expert advice for safe winter storage!

Book your Winterisation Service to protect your motorhome from frost damage and future repair bills today with Simpsons for only £249 or £119 when booked with a Habitation Service.

Call us on 01493 601696, visit us in Great Yarmouth or send us an enquiry below!

Book your Winterisation Service!