Your caravan needs to be in its best shape before your next caravan getaway. If you’re planning to bring your caravan out of the storage port for a long road trip anytime soon, it’s essential to have it undergo a pre-trip caravan servicing to ensure that it’s safe for a long journey. The following checklists will serve as your guide to prepare your caravan for that most-awaited getaway.
Before you drag your caravan out of the garage and make it battle the rough roads, it’s important to ensure that it is generally roadworthy and fit to travel. You can send it to your trusted caravan shop for a pre-trip caravan servicing to make sure that all parts are in good condition and the vehicle is working properly. If you have recently sent your caravan for maintenance before you stored it away, you can do the pre-trip checking yourself.
If you have not used your caravan for a long period, there is a big chance that insects and bugs have built their home within the vehicle. It’s important to check your vehicle for any insect or bug infestations before your planned trip, clean it as necessary, and repair whatever was damaged due to this infestation.
Make sure that the tyres are not worn and can still manage a tough trip. Also, ensure that they are inflated properly. Check your caravan manual for the correct tyre pressure.
Charge the batteries for at least a week before your planned trip to ensure that they are in good condition and are holding their charge.
Your brake lights, left and right turn indicators, park lights, headlights, doorway lights, and any other lights in your caravan should be working properly. Change them whenever necessary. It’s also advisable to bring extra lights during your travel as a backup.
Roll out your awnings to ensure that nothing is broken, or have it repaired when necessary.
Ensure that your caravan’s brakes are performing properly by performing some low-speed brake tests. Make sure to check your handbrake too.
For a safer and more convenient travel, towing mirrors are recommended. Do not buy the cheap variety because they often get broken easily. Ensure that the towing mirrors are installed properly and secured tightly.
You can check your wheel bearings yourself by rocking your tyres to see if there is an excessive rattling sound or movement.
The coupling and safety chains must be securely and tightly fastened.
Check the interior and exterior of your caravan for any rust, scratch, crack, dent, or signs of damage.
Aside from checking the vehicle for signs of damage and making sure that all parts are working properly, there are other things that you should also consider to help make your next caravan holiday a convenient, safe, and comfortable journey, for example :
Send your caravan for a professional pre-trip caravan servicing during any of the following circumstances:
Storing your caravan securely in a safe place when it’s not in use is very important to prevent it from getting damaged.
However, even though you’re sure that your caravan is stowed safely, it’s still essential to make certain that it’s fit and ready to hit the road the next time you travel.
This gives you peace of mind that your next trip will be comfortable, less stressful, and most of all, safe.
AllBrand Caravan Services offers a customised maintenance and service to ensure that your caravan is fit and roadworthy for your next long journey. Talk to our caravan experts today to address any caravan-related concern. Call us at (07) 3869 2969, pop into our workshop, or send a message.
