Member Since: 20 Nov 2015
Location: cotswolds
Posts: 195
Caravan servicing,How many do their owm ?
As the title says how many service their own caravans ? as I see it it's not rocket science. Dealers want about £200.00 plus parts independant £140.00 plus parts but what would they do that I who is handy with the spanners would not be able to do ?
11th Mar 2019 5:35 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
Check your insurance some require that you have them serviced by registered operators and then of course there is the Gas Safe side of things.DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
11th Mar 2019 5:43 pm
ratrunner
Member Since: 20 Nov 2015
Location: cotswolds
Posts: 195
Insurance have never mentioned service just the security side,yes I was expecting the gas thing
11th Mar 2019 6:04 pm
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
Depends if it is in warrantyMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
11th Mar 2019 6:09 pm
ratrunner
Member Since: 20 Nov 2015
Location: cotswolds
Posts: 195
its a 2006 model no warranty.Just thinking about the gas.To check for leaks which I suppose is what they do.I will get a spray bottle with soapy water and spray on all the couplings etc that will show any leaks ?
11th Mar 2019 6:13 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
If you have the new for old cover with the CC it states you have to have it serviced annually.DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
11th Mar 2019 6:15 pm
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
Dont think so at that ageMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
11th Mar 2019 6:28 pm
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
Dont think so at that age, think new for old is maximum of 10 years from memoryMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
11th Mar 2019 6:28 pm
geoffsnook
Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
Posts: 3170
Also need to make sure the flame is burning correctly to stop carbon monoxide poisioning etc Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:)
11th Mar 2019 6:40 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
Russell wrote:
Dont think so at that age, think new for old is maximum of 10 years from memory
No 15 years.DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
11th Mar 2019 6:48 pm
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8243
ratrunner wrote:
Insurance have never mentioned service just the security side,yes I was expecting the gas thing
Fit a gas leak detector and a carbon monoxide sensor, check the flame is blue not orange, check tyres, wheel bearings, brakes, damp, grease corner stabilisers, jobs done
You probably already know more about the condition of the ‘van than anybody and maintenance is all part of the joy of owning a caravan.It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
11th Mar 2019 6:58 pm
Mogwyth
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
Posts: 3976
All things being equal, as a buyer I would be looking for yearly checks, suggests the owner has looked after it. But there comes an age with caravans when it make little difference and some people probably dont even think about it.==================================
05 D3 HSE V8 4.4
04 MG TF 135
03 MG TF 115 Cool Blue Edition
02 MG TF 160
00 Hymer B564 Lionheart
1971 Series III 109
11th Mar 2019 8:06 pm
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8243
Mine is 14 years old, I purchased it from new and was built to my specifications, only time it has been back to main agent was at 6 years old for a recall on the sliding sun roof, all other maintenance has been done by myself, piece of cake compared to a Disco It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
11th Mar 2019 8:23 pm
BBDisco3
Member Since: 23 Nov 2008
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3646
ratrunner wrote:
Insurance have never mentioned service just the security side,yes I was expecting the gas thing
You will probably find caravan insurance has a general condition similar to:-
"The property insured must be maintained in sound condition and all reasonable precautions taken to prevent and minimise any claims"
11th Mar 2019 9:17 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
Same on the boats and the important thing is you have to prove you have done it, so need invoices for parts or pics etc.
I would imagine servicing a caravan must be well within the capabilities of your average carvan user?
I reckon servicing is the wrong word, more like a visual check.
Never get the gas serviced on the boats, Im sure some do but the vast majority will not, so long as hose is in date and you have a bubble tester in the line all is good.
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