Practical Caravan

ANNUAL SERVICE

IT AMAZES ME that some caravanners do not seem to recognise the importance of having a regular service carried out on their caravan.

You wouldn’t dream of driving a car without an MoT; not only because it is a legal requirement, but much more importantly, for safety reasons.

Currently, it is not a legal requirement to have a caravan serviced, although it is a legal requirement to ensure that it is roadworthy.

The annual service doesn’t just look at the inside workings of your caravan, but all of the external factors, too, which are discussed later in this article.

Identifying a reputable, efficient workshop or service engineer is the first hurdle, followed by understanding what should be carried out in a detailed service.

If you

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