CARAVAN SERVICING

Wheel nuts: check tightness of wheel nuts

Suspension mounting bolts: visual check to ensure bolts and locknuts are present and appear to be tight

Control arm mounting bolts: visual check to ensure bolts and locknuts are present and appear to be tight

Electric brakes: check operation

Park brake: check cable adjustment by applying the parking brake (park brake should be fully engaged after a max of 6 clicks)

Tyres: check pressure and inflate to pressure listed on plate if applicable

A frame: check for permanent distortion, cracks or separation of components

Tow coupling: check coupling and coupling lock for damage and for correct operation. Check coupling mounting bolts to ensure all locknuts are present and appear tight

Safety chains: check attachment to A frame and check for damage to links due to contact with road surface

Jockey wheel and mounting bracket: check for damage and rectify as required

Springs: check for sagging or distortion or cracking or breakage

Shock absorbers: check mounting bolts to ensure locknuts are present and appear tight. Check for leakage of oil (minor staining or seepage is acceptable while formed droplets are unacceptable)

Brake wiring: check wires between chassis and brake backing plates to ensure there are no breaks or loose connections

A-frame and chassis: check painted and/or galvanised finish for damage due to dents, scratches or chips. Prepare affected area and apply zinc rich primer. Remove any surface corrosion by wire brushing prior to painting

Tyre tread

Tyre manufacture date

Tyre pressure

Inspect brake linings

Inspect brake magnets for uneven wear

Brake adjustment

Inspect brake electrical components & connections

Inspect for wear on backing plate

Check suspension mounts

Lubricate suspension

Check wheel alignment

Chassis outrigger, Cracks or fatigue

Inspect and re-grease wheel bearings

Refit and tighten wheel nuts to specified tension

Lubricate jockey wheel

Repaint A-Frame if necessary

Lubricate tow coupling

Brake safe operation

Lubricate slide out steps

Test operation of all exterior lights

Service door locks

Gas Pressure test

Test gas bottle hoses

Test operation of hot water system

Test operation of gas/diesel heater

Test operation of water filters

Test operation of all 12v external circuits

Service Roof hatches & 12V fan operation

Check 240V charging systems

Test battery condition

Lubricate awning slide

Complete service sticker

Check cleanliness exterior

Inspect hubs for wear

Inspect backing plate bolt tension

Check suspension bushes

Check shockies

Chassis Condition, Cracks or fatigue

Adjust hand brake travel

Remove and lubricate wheel nuts and threads

Lubricate corner jacks

Check jockey wheel bearing

Inspect coupling bolts and tension

Tow ball weight

Break safe battery condition

Check 7 pin plug for deterioration or bad connections

Test operation of all interior lights

Service window winders

Test gas 2-way valve

Test operation of stove

Test operation of air conditioning unit

Test operation of water pump

Test operation of all 12v internal circuits

Test fridge on 240V/12V and gas

Clean Air Conditioning Filters

Check solar charging systems

Check awning operation

Lubricate shackle bolts

Check cleanliness of interior

Check over exterior for damage or deterioration