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sanddancer61

12/4/2014 at 6:57pm
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Evening all..how much does average caravan service cost..what does it consist of .?

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Onewheelonmywagon

12/4/2014 at 7:07pm
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Usually about £180 - £200 for a full service, plus any parts.
I strongly recommend using someone in the Approved Workshop Scheme.

Here's a typical checklist Checklist

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13/4/2014 at 12:20am
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I have a twin axel unit,That costs £165,i did have it done every year but now i have it done every 2 years.If you are going to europe it will need an upto date service or you wont get on sites.I stay in uk so dont matter.

jsparkes201148

13/4/2014 at 12:31am
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Depending on when you need a service, Check out locally that servicing might be offered half price during winter months. Catterick caravans were doing a service for £99 last year in January.Also don't be afraid to ask for a "winter discount" you can only try.

michell8

13/4/2014 at 7:33am
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Quote: Originally posted by glittering-prize on 13/4/2014
If you are going to Europe it will need an up to date service or you wont get on sites.

This is not correct...

millermicm

13/4/2014 at 8:08am
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I have never been asked for service records to access a site nor for insurance or any other purpose.

I understand it is necessary to get a service to protect a warranty on a new caravan but beyond that I would question the need for an annual service. The average van may be used for 10 - 20% of the days per year if not less. It will travel probably less than 2000 miles per year.

Not a lot of wear and tear there.

A chassis service every other year cost me about £100.

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13/4/2014 at 8:54am
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A chassis service on an older caravan requires wheelbearing removal, repacking with grease & new seals as well as brake clean/check/adjust, hub nut just requires new split pin. More modern caravans have sealed for life bearings but need to have new hub nuts fitted after hub removal & tighten to correct torque.

A workshop should only charge £80+parts for chassis service. For an older caravan a small trailer/caravan workshop or mobile fitter may do a better/cheaper job than a large caravan main dealer workshop.

Every 2yrs is sufficient for service once warranty has expired & checking of interior appliances can be diy checked by user on an ongoing basis, as can bodywork for water ingress.

idmainian

13/4/2014 at 9:04am
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Just had mine serviced it's a Bailey Ranger two birth and it only cost me £100 for the full service but I had to wait a while to get it in the engineer was very busy thats why I had to wait he has been booked up for quite a long time and he did a great job in and out in the same day.

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david8858

13/4/2014 at 9:58am
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I bet if anything happened and an insurance claim were to result the insurance company would ask 'was the van serviced in line with the manufacturers recommendations?'

Our van manufacturer recommends an annual service in the handbook.

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Quote: Originally posted by david8858 on 13/4/2014
I bet if anything happened and an insurance claim were to result the insurance company would ask 'was the van serviced in line with the manufacturers recommendations?'

Our van manufacturer recommends an annual service in the handbook.

Well would it? Has anybody who has claimed had this?

and1145

13/4/2014 at 11:48am
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Quote: Originally posted by michell8 on 13/4/2014

Quote: Originally posted by david8858 on 13/4/2014I bet if anything happened and an insurance claim were to result the insurance company would ask 'was the van serviced in line with the manufacturers recommendations?'

Our van manufacturer recommends an annual service in the handbook.

Well would it? Has anybody who has claimed had this?

Do they do this when claiming for a car or any other vehicle or trailer ? I think not.

Kevo66

13/4/2014 at 1:04pm
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Quote: Originally posted by and1145 on 13/4/2014
Quote: Originally posted by michell8 on 13/4/2014
Quote: Originally posted by david8858 on 13/4/2014I bet if anything happened and an insurance claim were to result the insurance company would ask 'was the van serviced in line with the manufacturers recommendations?'Our van manufacturer recommends an annual service in the handbook.

Well would it? Has anybody who has claimed had this?

Do they do this when claiming for a car or any other vehicle or trailer ? I think not.

Isn't it similar to an MOT on a car, which is required to get car insurance. It may not be requested but if say, your van suffered damage due to a gas leak, and it had not been serviced for several years, would the insurance pay out? Food for thought.

david8858

13/4/2014 at 3:41pm
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I think some sites expect to see the sticker on the A frame with the year on it too.

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idmainian

13/4/2014 at 3:55pm
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I have been on loads of sites all over the place,I used to be a member of the caravan club and have used many of there sites but I have never ever been asked if I have had my van serviced I do have it serviced every year for our own safety and I carry the service sheets with me just in case someone needs to see it.Ian

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kenles

13/4/2014 at 4:03pm
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If you read the T&C on your insurance you need to get your caravan service

dinx

13/4/2014 at 5:21pm
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hi ive just booked mine in at a cost of 125 pounds, have used same place a few times and does a very good job. i get mine done every year peace of mind more than anything else as not a legal requirement.

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