Exterior Checks
 Clean and polish all over
Polish windows with very soft cloth
Check all outside door locks
are working
Oil main door hinges
Check all sealants and trims for splits or cracks
Inspect exterior locker seals, make sure they open, and test locks
Check grab handles on front and rear are secure
Damp test - use a meter if available
Inspect and clean 12n and 12s plugs
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Gas Appliances
Inspect condition of gas hoses
Check gas bottles have gas in them
Check your water heater works on gas
Check the gas fire lights up
Make sure gas hob is lighting on all 4 burners
Check the gas oven lights
Check grill lights on gas
Check your fridge lights on gas
Refill gas hand lighter |
Interior Checks
Check for signs of water ingress all over van
Check for mould spots all over van
Floor delamination - does it feel spongy?
Clean all small roof vents and check blinds
Check all window catches are ok and windows open.
Check glass tops not loose in galley
Clean large roof vent glass and surround and check
blinds ok
Lubricate cupboard hinges and main
door hinges
Open and check all blinds and fly screens
Open all cupboards and check stays and catches
Interior doors , lockers and hinges |
Running Water Systems
Check all waste outlets are clear
Visual check all water pipes for frost damage
Clean out water system with Milton
Check or change water filters
Refit shower curtain if removed
Refit toilet cassette / olive and oil sealing rubber and blade
Check toilet flush and ensure blade opens
Refit shower head if removed
Check all taps and shower head flow
Test water pump works
Check all toilet fluids
Clean water barrels and filler pipe
Clean waste container.
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Chassis and Running Gear
Check all tyre pressures,
and condition. Don't forget
the spare!
Check wheel nuts are tight.
Grease hitch head bar
Grease leg winders
and check for full range
Grease jockey wheel leg
Check cables for wear and plugs not damaged
Ensure handbrake operates on and off
Check wheel brakes are not seized and check condition of pads
Check wear on alko hitch pads.
Ensure overrun piston works
Check condition of breakaway cable
Test motor mover is working if fitted
Fit new battery in the remote for the motor
mover
Make sure you have all tools you normally require for the season. |
Electrical Systems
Check all interior lights 12v +240volts are working
Use a volt meter to
check main battery is at 12.7 volts
Whilst on charge, check voltage is 13.5v -
14volts
Check your water heater comes on when on 240v
Check electric fire on all settings and make sure fire fan is working
Check fridge works on electric 12v and 240v
Check you have spare fuses and bulbs
Check
awning light(s)
Check the
clock battery!
Smoke alarm batteries and test it works.
Carbon
monoxide batteries and test it works
Test all 240volts sockets with tester
Check
brake lights if car nearby
Check all side lights
Check indicator lights.
Check fog lights
Check number plate light
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