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Topic: Buying 2nd hand - gas certificates??

MrsJobba2

29/5/2015 at 10:56am
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Hi Just wondering, when going to view a 2nd hand folding camper, it is easy to hook up and check the electrics are working. Should you be getting any gas certificates or serving records - is this the normal? In the past we have owned caravans and motorhomes.

We are going this afternoon to view one and kind of nervous.

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29/5/2015 at 11:08am
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You might want to ask about a service history, any paperwork etc, just as you would buying a second hand car. You may not be able to hook up electrics because of the fittings unless the place you buy it from has the facilities either via the camp site EHU unit or a 3 pin mains converter. As for gas, it depends on the unit. If it has gas heating or water heater, there may well be a need for a certificate (but I don't know frankly) but if its just a gas cooker, then no need. There will be ventilation when you are cooking and the gas won;t be in use when you are asleep. Just go in with your eyes wide open.

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The only thing that would be worth checking is the age of the gas hose, it should be stamped on it.
There is a point where it is recommended to change it, but for the life of me I can't remember.

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Theres no law about gas or electricity certificates for any sort of leisure vehicle. If the seller has a service history from a workshop then so much the better but it does not even occur to some owners that servicing is required at all so don't expect it.

If you are buying privately then budget for a service from caravan workshop or mobile service man then you know rather than taking seller's word. If the seller is helpful then he should be prepared to hook up camper to mains & show you everything working.

If you are buying & towing away then take a wheel brace to check wheelnuts are tight, pump & tyre pressure gauge.

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Quote: Originally posted by Billy x on 29/5/2015

If you are buying & towing away then take a wheel brace to check wheelnuts are tight, pump & tyre pressure gauge.

And don't forget a number plate, of course.

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