What is included in a Caravan Service?
A Full Annual Service is required for most caravans under warranty, and is also important in maintaining the value and appearance of any leisure vehicle, and ensuring that it remains legal and safe. I am approved by the National Caravan Council Approved Workshop Scheme (AWS) to carry out servicing and repair work without affecting your warranty.
A Full Annual Service normally takes between 3 and 5 hours to complete. It is a comprehensive and thorough 67-point check, set by the Approved Workshop Scheme. Please see below for a list of items included.
A Chassis Service involves inspection of the chassis and running gear (see list below), 13 pin/7 pin plugs & cables, and road lights & reflectors. This type of service may be required when a caravan has been stationary for a period of time, has had an awning erected, or if there are potential issues with the chassis and running gear, and a habitation check is not required.
A Habitation Service only involves inspection of the electrical, gas & water systems, bodywork, ventilation, and fire & safety (see list below). The chassis and running gear are not included. A Habitation Service only can be carried out upon customer request. However, please note that a Full Annual Service is usually required to maintain the manufacturers warranty on your caravan. Reece’s Caravan & Motorhome Services takes no responsibility for loss of warranty if the customer books a Habitation Service only.
The following items are included in a Full Annual Service:
Chassis and running gear:
Coupling head
Ball acting stabiliser
Coupling head gaiter
Breakaway cable & clip
Drawbar
Corner steadies
Spare wheel carrier (if fitted)
Jockey wheel
Chassis Braking system
Wheels & tyres
Suspension & axle
Handbrake mechanism
Electrical System:
13 pin/7 pin plugs, cables & storage position
Road lights & reflectors
Leisure battery (if fitted)
Battery compartment
230V & 12V fridge operation
Interior lighting & equipment
Awning light
Wiring on ELV circuits (visual)
LV inlet plug & extension lead
Earth bonding continuity test
230V consumer unit load test
RCD 230V sockets
Charge voltage
Check operation of all 230V appliances, fans & luminaries
Check all aftermarket items
LPG Gas System:
Regulator, gas hose, pipework & manifold
Carry out gas tightness check
Appliances – check operation of all gas appliances fitted including FFD’s
Security of gas cylinder(s)
Ensure all gas dispersal vents are clear
Water System:
Water pump & pressure switch/microswitches
Taps, valves, pipes & tank (if fitted)
Water inlets
Waste system
Toilet
Bodywork:
Doors & windows
General condition of bodywork including roof
External seals & bonded joints condition
Roof straps (if applicable)
Grab handles
Number plate
Floor
Furniture
Blinds & fly screens
Rising roof (if applicable)
Damp test and report
Ventilation:
Fixed ventilation (low & high levels)
Roof lights
Fire & Safety:
Smoke alarm
Carbon Monoxide alarm
Fire extinguisher