Touring Caravans

Chassis

• Chassis condition and attachment

• Road wheels and tyres

• Spare wheel carrier

• Jockey wheel

• Brakes clean and adjust

• Bodywork, trims and seals

• Suspension assemblies

• Corner steadies

• Breakaway cable and clip

• Road lights

• 12N and 12S cables and plugs

• Coupling head and safety catch

• Drawbar

 

Underbody

• Corner steadies & folding steps (where applicable) - check operation & lubricate

• Under slung pipes - check condition and security

Electrical systems

• Check condition and operation of road lights and reflectors.

• Battery (if fitted)-check condition of battery and compartment & check battery charge state (load test).

• Fridge-check operation from 12v and 230v

• Interior lighting & equipment-check operation & fuse rating

• Awning light-check operation

• Wiring earths-check for defects on all ELV circuits (Visual)

• 240v inlet plug check condition

• Earth bonding-Visual Inspection

• RCD unit-check operation of RCD test button, 230v sockets-carry out plug top polarity test

• Check condition of 12N,12S or 13 pin plugs and cables

• Check operation of all other 12V and 230v appliances, fans & luminaries

• Air conditioning (if fitted)-check operation (Weather Dependent)

• Check that any additional items fitted are to the relevant standard

Gas System

• Carry out a gas tightness test with fuel in accordance with a zero tolerance policy.

• Gas tightness test, test to controls.

• Check suitability and condition of gas hoses.

• Check security of gas bottles, LPG sticker and gas dispersal points.

• Check visual integrity of all gas pipework.

• Check ignitions and flame pictures.

• Check flame failure devices and interlocks.

• Check thermostat control where applicable.

• Check regulator condition and date.

Water System

• Water pump & pressure switch-check operation

• Taps,micro-switch,valves,pipes & tank (if fitted)-check condition & operation

• Water filter & housing-check for leaks & replace filter if requested by customer

• Waste system-check for leaks

• Water tanks (if fitted)-check security of all water tanks, including under slung

• Drain down-winter only (suggest 01/11 - 31/03 weather determined) (unless advised not to by the customer)

• Toilet-check security, operation of flush pump & lubricate seals

Ventilation

• Fixed ventilation-check for obstruction & free flow of air

• Check all fixed ventilation is guarded against vermin ingression

• Roof lights-check for cracks, operation & free of obstructions

Fire & Safety

• Smoke and/or carbon monoxide alarm(s)-check operation 

• If a fire extinguisher is fitted, check to ensure it is in date

• If a fire blanket is fitted-check security of its housing

Bodywork

• Doors & windows-Check operation of all locks,catches,stays & seals (lubricate)

• Roof-check condition of roof lights & seals & also general condition of roof

• Body attachments - check security (including ladders, cycle racks, lockers, aerials, satellite dishes, etc)

• Floor-check for sponginess/delamination

• Furniture-check condition & operation of all furniture doors, handles & fixings

• Blinds & fly screens-check tension, operation & material for damage

• Damp test-carry out & note readings on a separate damp report sheet

• Rising roof - check operation (where applicable)

 

Please note that any Motor Movers and non-standard modifications are not part of the service. These can, however, be included at an additional fee.

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Extras

 

Chassis and Running Gear Service
This includes: General inspection of chassis, brakes, tyres, corner steadies, 12n & 12s plugs and cables, wheels, wheel bearings and hubs, hitch damper and more.
Single axle from: £90
Twin axle from: £120

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Full Damp Inspection
Water ingress can quickly destroy the timbers and wallboard.
From £70 includes report

Gas Safety Check
Gas inspection of system and appliances to ensure they are in safe working condition.
Does not include the servicing of appliances.
From £70

Pre-Purchase Inspection
Get a report on the general condition of a Motorhome that you're looking buy.
Includes damp inspection and general visual inspection with report.
From £80

Floor Delamination
Have a spongy or soft floor? Then you might have floor delamination.
From £160.


Call out charge £60 which includes the first half hour.