Essential Motorhome Safety Checks
Posted by Julie Smith on
Most of us MOT or Service our car every year, and your motorhome or campervan is no exception. Indeed, we complete loads of motorhome MOT’s and Services all year round, but most of us don’t use our motorhomes or campervans on a regular basis, and they are often left parked or inactive for long periods of time. That’s why your travelling mechanical home-from-home should be checked out before every major road trip.
Read on below to discover the ESSENTIAL motorhome safety checks you need before every trip.
Tread carefully.....
Did you know that motorhome approved tyres are not the same as standard car tyres? The wrong tyres can result in split seams, or worse. Let us check that you have the right tyre, at the same time as inspecting your tyre pressures. We will also make sure that you have enough tyre tread to see you through your long trip. As you may think your tyre tread is OK now, but how will it look after the next few hundred miles? Let us help you to be sure that your wheels will roll safely.
Motorhome brakes
You may think that your brakes feel fine, but if you are about to embark on a month’s long-distance road trip, then you will be putting your brakes under pressure. Get them checked before you go and make sure any worn or uneven brake pads are changed.
Engine & clutches
We make sure that your engine and clutch are checked over to guarantee your motorhome’s driving health. If anything needs repairing or replacing we have a team of experienced mechanics who can fix your camper or motorhome quickly. After all, you don’t want to left stranded in a remote European layby or the deepest darkest depths of the British Isles.
Motorhome lights
Let us make sure that your lights are working. We see plenty of campervans and motorhomes with broken indicators, hazards or even the wrong bulbs. Don’t get caught out by European police with an instant fine, let us check you out and stay beaming on your road trip.
Motorhome battery
After a peaceful night in a remote location can you imagine turning your ignition and nothing happens. Don’t be stranded outside of phone signal and civilisation. Get your battery checked over before your trip.
Air conditioning
This is often the most over-looked, yet the most essential check. Whether you are sleeping or driving, if you are touring the Mediterranean coast without any air conditioning it will be a trip you will remember for all the wrong reasons. Let us check over your air conditioning and keep your cool during your long trip in the sun.
Size really does matter when it comes to your local motorhome garage...
Some garages are not big enough to bring your motorhome inside so will only check your motorhome outdoors and may be unable to complete the full repairs. Others will send your motorhome to another location, which you have not vetted.
That’s not what we do. We have a garage with ramps large enough to manage any motorhome. From a micro Romahome to giant Elddis or Auto-Sleeper our inspection equipment is big enough to cope. Plus we have a high ceilinged workshop so can check under and over every aspect of your vehicle.
If you’re looking to get away soon then make sure you give us a call to book your motorhome or camper in. Whether you require a full service and MOT or just a quick safety once-over, we are here to help. With a high ceiling garage and large inspection equipment, we can safely check your motorhome or camper no matter how big it is.
