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Hi All,

We have recently bought a van an old one but in great nick (before this we used an old trailer tent) I keep seeing coments about annual service I do not know if the one we have bought has ever had a service? could someone tell me how I go about getting one done? I live in Birmingham also what sort of insurances do you need? It is parked on the drive of my house does my house insurance not cover it? please help.......

No, your house insurance will almost certainly not cover the caravan sitting at home, and certainly won't cover ir when it's sitting on a site somewhere.

I would have thought your local caravan dealer will do services.

Hiya' Keks, and welcome to the site,  it's a good 'un.

Be careful and ring around a bit before you go parting with £180.  Most dealers around our way charge a standard £130 for an anual service.  £50 saved will take you off somewhere next season.

Good Luck

Les Wilson

If you know anyone else with a caravan ask if they know of a reputable mobile caravan service engineer. As they have less overheads than dealers they are more likely to be cheaper. If you only have a basic van with no hot water or central heating(as I do) they may also only charge for what they do rather than a set price service. Check what they charge when you call them. I paid £75 earlier in the year.

Mustard.