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We need our 2000 Sterling Amber Eccles serviced this year.

Three questions

1. Would you use a mobile servicer or go to a dealer?

2. How often do/should you service your van...annually or bi-annually?

3. How much should we be looking to pay?

Those of us with vans still in warranty have no choice. In your situation I think I would use a mobile service engineer as its a lot more comvenient than taking a van into a dealer to have serviced. Here is a list of approved service agents http://www.approvedworkshops.co.uk/approved-touring-caravan-motorhome-servicing

As to how frequently, to me it depends how many miles you do. If the distance each year is quite small I think you could get away with every two years. However I would suggest you pay particular attention to the tyres. If they are getting on, over 5 years, they should be changed to be on the safeside regardless of how good the thread looks.

David

1. If you use a mobile service engineer you can see the work they do. If you take it to a dealer you can't so it's merely a matter of trust.

2. You are supposed to have the caravan serviced annually but this is down to choice as a caravan doesn't cover as many miles as a car does. We have ours serviced every two years as most of our trips are fairly local weekends out.

3. This can vary as dealers will often have overheads to pay so the service cost will be more than that of a mobile service engineer. I know people that pay under £150 for a mobile engineer but I paid twice that last year because mechanics are not allowed in the secure storage compound where our caravan is stored therefore I have to take it to a dealer. Sometimes we don't have that choice to pay the cheaper option unfortunately and that's another reason why it's only serviced every two years as well.

ask here

http://www.mobilecaravanengineers.co.uk/