Caravan Servicing DIY caravan servicing

Caravan Repairs DIY caravan repairs

Caravan Check List Supplied by Practical Caravan.

32 point Caravan Check List Handy when buying a used caravan.

Wiring Diagrams The layouts for 7 pin 12n, 12s & 13 pin wiring

Check List Don’t forget anything when you next go away. (Supplied by Julie Bingham, Graham Wilson, Ian SL and Susan’s tenting list)

Motor Movers Fitting a motor mover. (David Klyne’s account of his DIY project)

Towing information The law, guidance and what you can tow

Stabilisers All types of stabilisers explained. From the Swift Owners’ Club. Copyright Terry Owen, SOC Webmaster

This list is a guide only, for those who prefer to service their own caravans
Some of the checks listed are best carried out by a qualified person. If in doubt, seek help.

CHASSIS & RUNNING GEAR
1. Check Coupling Head; lubricate as necessary
2. Lubricate overrun piston with grease gun 3 positions
3. Check handbrake operation and adjust
4. Check breakaway cable
5. Check and lubricate Jockey Wheel
6. Check and lubricate corner steadies Do not grease excessively
7. Remove wheels/drum assembly. Remove dust. NB. Beware asbestos Brake shoe condition:-
BEWARE. Asbestos dust.
8. Adjust brakes. Commence at drum
9. Replace split pin/’one shot nut’.
10. Torque nut to manufacturer’s data.
11. Refit wheels and torque nuts/bolts.
12. Check tyres, remove stones, check pressures. Record condition:-

GAS SYSTEM
13. Carry out Pressure test on system. CORGI Reports:- !
14. Replace washer on regulator
15. Replace flexible hose. Use new hose clips
16. Refrigerator. Light and test for cooling. Examine coils visually.
17. Cooking appliances: Light and verify operation. Soap round valves.
18. Check water heater operation. Include electric immersion
19. Check space heater operation. Soap valves.
20. Report on gas appliances. !

ELECTRICAL
21. Check/Test RCD and MCB operation. !
22. Test 13 amp sockets.
23. Check operation and condition of all lighting.
24. Check all Road lighting. Incl. Fog & Reverse. Reflectors.
25. Check operation of water pump.
26. Certify electrical inspection. Electrician !

BODY WORK & GENERAL CONDITION
27. Check for evidence of body leaks.
28. Damp check: Meter and Visual Affix sketch if applicable.
29. Check/lubricate all door and locker hinges.
30. Comment on general body condition.

FIRE & SMOKE
31. Check Fire Alarm operation Renew battery
32. Check fire extinguisher date/gauge/weight.

ADDIONAL ITEMS
33. Service Refrigerator. See Electrolux documents. !
34. Sterilise water system.
35. Check all internal furniture/blinds etc.

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