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18/4/2006 at 2:30pm
 Location: fife
 Outfit: elddis typhoon
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I have a 1993 Elddis Typhoon, it's been mine for 2 years now.  Today i have just put it in for a service.  My question is, is it worth while servicing older vans?  And would you do it every year or not.  As for cost, the guy said to me it would cost £110 plus vat if nothing needs done...so thats the minimum.  too my knowledge the van is ok and everything works.

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18/4/2006 at 3:47pm
 Location: South Wales
 Outfit: 2 Khyams and sunncamp 400 Trailer tent
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Hi, I once asked this question and the response was an absolute "yes" as the gas system needs to be checked, due to the possible movmement when the units being towed, it can be subject to leaks etc.

As for the other items that would bew covere....theres probably nothing there that you couldnt do yourself if yu are relativley mechanically minded. Halfords sell a caravan manual which could be useful for these items.

I wouldnt recommend omitting the gas checks under any circumstances....

 



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18/4/2006 at 4:02pm
 Location:  Blackpool
 Outfit: Abbey GTS 418+Defender 110
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Hi,

I have to agree with Matty about the gas unless your a registered gas engineer I would take your van for a service.  Last year our 1992 van need new brakes so well worth the service the gas was ok as was everything else.  Its like anything if you look after it then you won't be faced with bigger problems down the line.



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18/4/2006 at 7:23pm
 Location: South Wales
 Outfit: 2 Khyams and sunncamp 400 Trailer tent
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Hi again ,

Just stumbled across this........

http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/technicalds.htm



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