Servicing checklist

If you are considering having your caravan serviced or servicing it yourself why not use our service checklist to make sure all the elements are covered.  It may help you to buy a caravan manual to help you through the service

Check and grease

• coupling head

• over run piston

• breakaway cable

• corner steadies

• jockey wheel

Wheels & Brakes

• Remove the wheels and brake drums.  Remove any dust with a stiff bush and check that the brake shoes are in good condition.  If they are worn out replace them

• Adjust the brakes as necessary, not forgetting the handbrake mechanism

• Examine the tyres ensuring that they have not perished and are legal

• Check the tyre pressure and inflate as required

Internal Appliances

• Check that the gas hoses are not leaking and are not perished

• Check the fridge works on gas, battery and electric

• Check the cooker works 

• Check the water heater is working properly 

• Check the heater and blown air unit (if fitted is working)

• Check the water pump works and all the taps and showers work

• Check that the toilet flush mechanism works OK

Lighting and Electrical

• Check that the external lights work correctly

• Check that all of the mains and battery powered lights work inside the caravan

• Check that the battery is still holding a charge, re-charge and replace if required

General

• Check and lubricate windows if required

• Oil door and cupboard hinges 

• Clean the door and window seals 

• Check that the blinds all work

• Refill gas bottles if required

• Damp check to ensure that your caravan is dry

If you would prefer to have your caravan serviced by a professional you should take it to a dealer or an approved servicing company, check out our national directory for more info.