Full service are just habitation service

[Elliott34]

Just wondering We are on a seasonal pitch do we need a full service or just a habitation check

 

[Mr Plodd]

If your caravan is still within its warranty period then I think you need a full service to comply with the conditions.
If out of warranty, and on a seasonal, and it doesnt ever go onto the road then you could get away with just a hab check (and a damp check of course) BUT if/when you come to sell it that lack of a service record might affect its desirability to a purchaser.

 

[Beachball]

My caravan not new but it came with warranty it is on a seasonal pitch but I was thinking of a full service and damp check next year it came with service history from new and I would like to keep it going .

 

[Dustydog]

My caravan not new but it came with warranty it is on a seasonal pitch but I was thinking of a full service and damp check next year it came with service history from new and I would like to keep it going .

Dealer or Manufacturers Warranty?
If the former do you have to use them or is an AWS ok!

 

[Hutch]

Just wondering We are on a seasonal pitch do we need a full service or just a habitation check

Ask them to do the full service but exclude the Brake hub removal, AlKo do not require it every year. BUT, you do need to rotate your wheels, if it was myself I would raise the caravan off the wheels, and also leave the handbrake, OFF.
Your site rules might include the caravan can be moved in an emergency.

 

[Beachball]

Dealer or Manufacturers Warranty?
If the former do you have to use them or is an AWS ok!

it was from a dealer but would prefer a AWS there one local to the site

 

[Dustydog]

it was from a dealer but would prefer a AWS there one local to the site

Go for the AWS as long as it doesn’t prejudice your Dealer Warranty😉.I always prefer to use a local . They get to know you and your caravan and obviously as a seasonal much easier for them to come to you..
Hope you are enjoying the seasonal experience👍

 

[Buckman]

Go for the AWS as long as it doesn’t prejudice your Dealer Warranty😉.I always prefer to use a local . They get to know you and your caravan and obviously as a seasonal much easier for them to come to you..
Hope you are enjoying the seasonal experience👍

I think BB's caravan is second hand so after 6 months, he would need to prove fault existed at time of purchase if the dealer gives him uphill about a repair.

Good idea to use AWS as cheaper and no need to have caravan taken back to dealership for servicing as an annual service record looks good when selling on the caravan. After the first 3 years, we had the AWS service which included the damp test, but skipped the habitation check as it seemed pointless as they only do checks and no repairs or servicing.

 

[Dustydog]

I think BB's caravan is second hand so after 6 months, he would need to prove fault existed at time of purchase if the dealer gives him uphill about a repair.

Good idea to use AWS as cheaper and no need to have caravan taken back to dealership for servicing as an annual service record looks good when selling on the caravan. After the first 3 years, we had the AWS service which included the damp test, but skipped the habitation check as it seemed pointless as they only do checks and no repairs or servicing.

BB uses his as a seasonal.
As Hutch said I appreciate no need for servicing the running gear but surely the full habitation check is important? Eg CO poisoning, Electrical issues which may cause a fire. Gas issues ?
It’s also possible BB will use his seasonal more often, for longer periods than when he was tugging.

 

[Buckman]

BB uses his as a seasonal.
As Hutch said I appreciate no need for servicing the running gear but surely the full habitation check is important? Eg CO poisoning, Electrical issues which may cause a fire. Gas issues ?
It’s also possible BB will use his seasonal more often, for longer periods than when he was tugging.

The AWS only checks to see if they work and nothing else. If lights switch on and off, it is a pass as more than likely they are not electricians etc. To check and service the electrical system would be very expensive. Gas servicing is also an extra payment, but you can pay the bit extra for the gas pressure test. On a brand new caravan, I would suggest that the first three services are full services.

BB can buy the spray to check for CO if they have a CO monitor fitted in the caravan, but unlikely a caravan of that age will have the monitor fitted as standard. I guess it is up to BB to decide the best course of action and knowing BB always being very cautious he will have the full service..

 

[Dustydog]

The AWS only checks to see if they work and nothing else. If lights switch on and off, it is a pass as more than likely they are not electricians etc. To check and service the electrical system would be very expensive. Gas servicing is also an extra payment, but you can pay the bit extra for the gas pressure test. On a brand new caravan, I would suggest that the first three services are full services.

BB can buy the spray to check for CO if they have a CO monitor fitted in the caravan, but unlikely a caravan of that age will have the monitor fitted as standard. I guess it is up to BB to decide the best course of action and knowing BB always being very cautious he will have the full service..

Thanks for explaining.
What is very strange is there seems to be a disparity between our individual engineers 🙀

My Mobile AWS always does the gas pressure drop test.
Tests the ignition of all gas appliances,
ensures the flame failure devices work
Checks correct combustion is taking place and no CO etc


All the 230v appliances are checked for operation including the RCDs and PCBs.
Tests the charging output of the on board charger.
Test battery voltage

There other things like the toilet cistern micro switch and the infamous fuse and it’s holder inside the toilet waste tank compartment. Fuse removed , all surfaces cleaned and reinstalled.
My chap certainly is not just a “switch flicker”.

I wonder how others find their engineers work?

 

[RogerL]

Thanks for explaining.
What is very strange is there seems to be a disparity between our individual engineers 🙀

My Mobile AWS always does the gas pressure drop test.
Tests the ignition of all gas appliances,
ensures the flame failure devices work
Checks correct combustion is taking place and no CO etc


All the 230v appliances are checked for operation including the RCDs and PCBs.
Tests the charging output of the on board charger.
Test battery voltage

There other things like the toilet cistern micro switch and the infamous fuse and it’s holder inside the toilet waste tank compartment. Fuse removed , all surfaces cleaned and reinstalled.
My chap certainly is not just a “switch flicker”.

I wonder how others find their engineers work?

I've always thought that the gas pressure test is a fundamental part of a service - they've always done it on on our caravans

 

[otherclive]

I've always thought that the gas pressure test is a fundamental part of a service - they've always done it on on our caravans

It was tested on mine whether by the dealership workshop, or the AWS mobile engineer.

Here is the AWS service schedule so it should answer any of BB’s concerns.

http://caravanmobileservicing.co.uk/documents/caravan-service-sheet.pdf