A caravan service is a vitally important annual inspection that ensures your tourer is safe and inhabitable to use on the road. It also helps protect your Manufacturer’s warranty and enhances the value of your caravan.

A full Kompaq Caravans caravan service Adelaide typically takes 3 to 4 hours. During this time, your caravan will be fully inspected, and the locks will be lubricated. Fixed vents are opened and closed, and the carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm are tested.

Chassis and Running Gear

The caravan chassis, wheels and brakes are exposed to much road abuse and, if leftover time, will suffer extensive wear and tear. During a caravan service, they are thoroughly checked, including the coupling head area, ball-acting stabiliser and jockey wheel. Tyres, corner steady lubrication, and the water tank and gas systems are also checked underneath the caravan.

Caravans and most recreational vehicles are prone to damp ingress, so a damp test is part of every caravan service. A damp meter reading will be recorded; if it is over 30%, this indicates a severe problem and structural damage could occur.

Ventilation is also checked by opening and closing all fixed vents and assessing the roof for signs of delamination. All the catches and locks on doors and windows are checked to ensure they work properly and are secure. Any smoke or carbon monoxide detectors are switched on, and their replacement dates are checked.

Gas Systems

Caravans have gas systems; you must get a caravan service with a trained gas-certified technician. These professionals conduct inspections, tests and leak checks to ensure that the stuff you want inside your caravan stays there. Otherwise, Carbon Monoxide could escape and poison you at the most inconvenient time – like when you’re asleep.

Electrical systems are also a big part of any Kompaq Caravans caravan service Adelaide. Anything that runs on electricity is checked as part of a caravan service, including all internal and external lights (by loop testing) and batteries. RCDs and fuses are checked to ensure they work properly, and the microwave, fridge and electric hob are assessed for safety.

A caravan service is also an opportunity to have your water system drained and cleaned. This is a good idea for anyone who regularly takes their caravan on holiday and can prevent pipes cracking caused by freezing weather. It can be done by a mobile caravan service engineer who will come to your caravan, saving you the cost of fuel and the hassle of getting to and from a workshop.

Electrical Systems

Caravans provide a comfortable home away from home, with cosy beds and soft furnishings. However, caravans still need to be looked after like any other vehicle – a little wear and tear is inevitable, but regular caravan servicing can help you avoid large and costly repairs later on.

All the electrical systems are checked during a caravan service to ensure they function correctly. This includes all plugs, lights, microwaves, fridges, electric hobs, and more. It’s also important that the RCD trips within a set time and that the fuses are safe and current.

The caravan service will also include a damp test to check for water ingress and look at the ventilation system. The roof lights will be opened and closed to ensure they work properly, and any fixed vents will be checked for obstructions. Finally, the smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors will be tested to ensure they work. Fire extinguishers and fire blankets will also be checked to ensure they’re in date and safely fitted.

Fire Safety

A Kompaq Caravans caravan service Adelaide includes a fire safety inspection and checks. This is important as it ensures your caravan is a safe place to be in and that there are no fire hazards present.

During a caravan service, the carbon monoxide alarm and smoke detector are checked and replaced if required. The fire blanket is also tested, and the housing is checked. If needed, the fire extinguisher is checked and replaced before the expiry date passes. Ventilation is also checked with fixed vents opened and closed to make sure they are unobstructed.