{"id":7821,"date":"2018-10-14T09:25:50","date_gmt":"2018-10-14T09:25:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/?p=7821"},"modified":"2019-10-01T08:41:34","modified_gmt":"2019-10-01T08:41:34","slug":"video-how-to-drain-down-your-static-caravan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/video-how-to-drain-down-your-static-caravan-7821\/","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO: How to drain down your static caravan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With winter fast approaching\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0time to think about how to protect your static caravan or lodge.\u00a0In this video, we visit Hoburn Cotswolds to show you the steps to take to drain down your holiday caravan to prevent frost damage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_80566\"  width=\"640\" height=\"360\"  data-origwidth=\"640\" data-origheight=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YDGFRIPyaWA?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=1&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Draining down is an important step when winterising your\u00a0static\u00a0caravan. It\u2019s also a\u00a0Leisuredays&#8217; policy\u00a0condition between\u00a0November 1<span data-fontsize=\"12\">st<\/span>\u00a0and March 15<span data-fontsize=\"12\">th<\/span>\u00a0to help prevent damage to\u00a0the\u00a0static caravan or\u00a0holiday\u00a0lodge.<\/p>\n<p>If your park is closing for winter you need to make sure you turn off the water at the stopcock and fully drain down and winterise all equipment.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s are the steps to take:<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Step 1<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Switch off your heater.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7838\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/immersion-heater-380x214.jpg\" alt=\"static caravan immersion heater\" width=\"380\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/immersion-heater-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/immersion-heater-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/immersion-heater-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/immersion-heater-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/immersion-heater.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you have an electric immersion heater switch off the power to the unit. If you have a gas combination boiler, select the frost setting on the boiler and turn the central heating down to the lowest setting.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7839\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/frost-setting-380x214.jpg\" alt=\"setting heating to frost setting\" width=\"380\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/frost-setting-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/frost-setting-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/frost-setting-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/frost-setting-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/frost-setting.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Step 2<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Find your mains water stop cock under the caravan.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7822\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Turn-off-stopcock-380x253.jpg\" alt=\"Draining down - turn off water at stopcock\" width=\"380\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Turn-off-stopcock-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Turn-off-stopcock-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Turn-off-stopcock-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Turn-off-stopcock-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Turn this off and if you can, disconnect the water feed from your caravan. This can be done by simply unscrewing the pipe.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7840\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/disconnect-2-380x214.jpg\" alt=\"disconnecting static caravan stop cock_drain down\" width=\"380\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/disconnect-2-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/disconnect-2-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/disconnect-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/disconnect-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/disconnect-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With the water disconnected, nip back inside and open all the taps, including the kitchen sink, wash basins, showers and any en-suite sinks you might have.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/taps-380x214.jpg\" alt=\"drain down_opening taps\" width=\"380\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/taps-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/taps-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/taps-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/taps-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/taps.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Start by opening the hot water tap and allowing the water to drain completely. This can take some time, so be patient.<\/p>\n<p>Repeat this process for the cold water tap.\u00a0 Then leave all the taps open. If you have any mixer taps, leave them open halfway between hot and cold.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7842\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/taps-2-380x214.jpg\" alt=\"Static caravan mixer taps\" width=\"380\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/taps-2-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/taps-2-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/taps-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/taps-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/taps-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Step 3<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Go back outside and open the drain down taps underneath your caravan. There might be more than one set of taps and they\u2019re normally found under\u00a0the\u00a0rooms which have a water supply, such as kitchen, bathroom and en-suites.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Drain-down-points-_static-380x253.jpg\" alt=\"Drain down points _static\" width=\"380\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Drain-down-points-_static-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Drain-down-points-_static-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Drain-down-points-_static-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Drain-down-points-_static-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Be careful when draining hot water, this can still be very hot if the boiler has been recently used. If you&#8217;re unsure leave this for an hour or so before opening the drain down taps.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7824\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Draining-down_opening-taps-380x253.jpg\" alt=\"Draining down_opening taps\" width=\"380\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Draining-down_opening-taps-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Draining-down_opening-taps-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Draining-down_opening-taps-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Draining-down_opening-taps-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can either unscrew the taps to allow water to flow out, or remove the taps completely.\u00a0Once disconnected, place the taps in a bowl or in a tray and leave them on the floor in the caravan.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7843\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/drain-taps-380x214.jpg\" alt=\"drain down taps on static caravan\" width=\"380\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/drain-taps-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/drain-taps-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/drain-taps-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/drain-taps-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/drain-taps.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Check to make sure you don&#8217;t have any non-return valves underneath the caravan. If you&#8217;re not blowing air through the water pipes then these need to be removed. If you&#8217;re unsure ask your park owner.<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28917561\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28917561\">If you have a combi boiler, you might also have a sealed central heating system. You don&#8217;t need to drain this down. Sealed central heating systems\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28917561\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28917561\">contain anti-freeze<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28917561\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28917561\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28917561\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28917561\">To<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28917561\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28917561\">\u00a0check the levels of anti-freeze,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28917561\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28917561\">refer to\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28917561\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28917561\">your\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28917561\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28917561\">heating handbook<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28917561\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28917561\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/label-380x214.jpg\" alt=\"combi boiler label\" width=\"380\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/label-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/label-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/label-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/label-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/label.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28917561\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28917561\">Central heating\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28917561\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"ContextualSpellingAndGrammarError SCXW28917561\">drain<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28917561\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28917561\">\u00a0down taps are usually bigger than water drain taps, and are clearly marked.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28917561\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28917561\">However,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28917561\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28917561\">\u00a0if you are unsure\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28917561\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28917561\">about any parts of the combi boiler,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28917561\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28917561\">contact your park\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28917561\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28917561\">owner\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28917561\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28917561\">for\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28917561\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28917561\">help<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28917561\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28917561\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Step 4<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once the water has drained down, pour some non-toxic anti-freeze solution down the plugholes &#8211; just a small amount to mix with residual water from the U-bends under the sinks. Repeat this process for the en-suite and all showers. Make sure you use anti-freeze which is non-toxic, like polypropylene glycol. DO NOT use car anti-freeze.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/antifreeze-380x214.jpg\" alt=\"drain down adding anti-freeze\" width=\"380\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/antifreeze-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/antifreeze-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/antifreeze-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/antifreeze-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/antifreeze.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Flush the toilets and open the cistern. Fill with anti-freeze and again pour some down the toilet.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Step 5<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Remove the shower head, and the shower pipe and disconnect the mixer tap from the incoming pipes.<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shwah-380x214.jpg\" alt=\"drain down_disconnecting shower\" width=\"380\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shwah-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shwah-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shwah-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shwah-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shwah.jpg 1764w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Before leaving your static caravan make sure any exposed pipes are lagged, remove bedding and leave moisture traps to prevent damp.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7848\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/lagged-380x214.jpg\" alt=\"static caravan lagged pipes\" width=\"380\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/lagged-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/lagged-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/lagged-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/lagged-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/lagged.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Finally, make sure all external windows, doors and skylights are closed and locked.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If your park is open during the winter months and you&#8217;re staying in your caravan, you don\u2019t have to perform all the steps we\u2019ve shown. However, each time\u00a0you leave your caravan\u00a0unoccupied\u00a0make sure you still turn off the water at the stopcock, and open all taps and the shower to let the water out, as well as flushing the toilets.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Your park might offer a drain down service and there are also devices, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/floe-automatic-drain-down-system-static-caravan-6730\/?dealercode=URLTRACK&amp;campaignID=NTNET676&amp;sourcebusID=DSITE680&amp;activityID=3NGUISI1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">like Floe<\/a>, available on the market to help with draining down static caravans and lodges.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also important to remember that along with a draining down service, your park might offer a service re-connection too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remember, whenever you\u2019re not staying in your static caravan you\u2019ll need to remain drained down between 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