Caravan Maintenance
Do you own a caravan or plan to get one? Whichever the case how often should you schedule caravan maintenance? Your caravan requires regular maintenance and care all year long. Doing so prevents you from incurring costly repairs in the future. If you are looking for a reliable company for your caravan maintenance and servicing, please contact us today for an estimate.
We Provide Professional Caravan Maintenance
At RV & Caravan Centre, caravan maintenance is not just a routine task, it’s a commitment to ensuring safe, enjoyable and worry-free travels. From exterior checks to interior systems, chassis care and assorted safety precautions, we have over 25 years of experience in professional caravan maintenance and will ensure your caravan is optimised for the ultimate in comfort and enjoyment.
What Maintenance Does A Caravan Need?
Different parts of a caravan need maintenance for optimum performance, including:
- Caravan electric brakes maintenance
- Caravan stabiliser legs maintenance
- Caravan pressure limiting valve maintenance
- Full inspection of body components
- General servicing
- Repairs and modifications
- Safety checks
Caravan Maintenance Tips
There are several useful caravan maintenance tips you can employ. You need to ensure that you apply them before your trip, during, and after. It will be best to get your caravan serviced after every 10,000 km or schedule it for annual servicing. Here are a couple of mobile caravan maintenance tips.
- 01.
Towing weight
Unlike with a camp trailer, avoid towing your caravan with full water tanks as you can always top up when necessary. Doing so is costlier to run, increasing the vehicle’s wear and tear. - 02.
Rust
Restoring rust can be pretty costly when not caught early. To prevent rust, consider buying a caravan cover, store the RV in a dry place, and touch up peeling or chipped paint. - 03.
Mould
To prevent mould from growing, ensure you immediately clean up spills, check for leaks regularly, regularly clean and air the van, and wipe surfaces with disinfectant. - 04.
Water, power, and gas
Regularly inspect the water storage, electrics, and gas. Flush the system regularly and empty stale water. Confirm all lights are functioning and replace broken bulbs. Test all the appliances like the heating system to confirm they are working appropriately and there are no leaks. - 05.
Jockey wheels, brakes, and wheels
Ensure you tighten all the wheel nuts and check the caravan tyre pressure and look for signs of wear. The jockey wheel’s wheel and handle should freely turn, and the handbrake must release and engage appropriately.
Caravan Maintenance Services
Your RV and caravan are big investments, and you need to take proper care of them. While there is specific caravan maintenance that you can perform at home, it would be best to contact a professional for serious maintenance needs.
Keep your RV and caravan clean and free from rust and mould. RV & Caravan Centre provides the best caravan maintenance in NSW. Please call 1800 782 236 today or request an estimate below.
Caravan Maintenance FAQs
Caravan servicing is essential to ensure the caravan is safe. During servicing, some of the things that are done include checking chassis for cracks and wear, wheel bearings, checking breaks, lubricating all necessary parts, and servicing and checking all moving parts.
Yes. Your caravan must get serviced as it ensures it is safe enough for your travels. Servicing also looks at wearable parts like brake pads, reducing the risks of unexpected problems from occurring.
