Pre-Purchase Inspection


Need a hand buying your next caravan or motorhome?
Worried about missing work that a van needs or if it’s fit for sale?

A Pre Purchase Inspection will provide you with a report on the condition of the caravan or the habitation areas of a motorhome that you are considering buying.

What’s involved in a Pre-Purchase Inspection?

  • Parking brake – Overrun actuation and recoil

  • Jockey wheel security

  • Safety latch / Catch on coupling

  • Emergency braking system (breakaway cable)

  • Check condition, age and suitability of tyres

  • Check wheels freely rotate and that bearings are not noisy

  • Wheel bolt torque settings

  • 12n lights and reflectors

  • Check all doors, windows and hatches close securely

  • Check all other body parts and attachments are secure

  • Gas tightness test in accordance with UKLPG guidance

  • Check security of gas bottle straps

  • Hook up unit and mechanical test at RCD electrical safety trip switch

  • Test all 240 volt sockets

  • Test ampere functionality of 240v appliance’s

  • Check earth bonding

  • Damp test

  • Check for floor delamination

  • Check charging circuit

  • Check 12v electrics

Inspection Costs

Pre-Purchase Inspection – £199

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Need some Advice?

If you’re not sure what the best service for your vehicle please feel free to get in touch and we will be able to recommend the correct service for you.

Phone: 01889 570 865
Mobile: 07502 268 425
E-mail: phil@caravanphil.com

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Full Service

Full Service

A full service is a combined chassis and habitation service. It typically takes between 5 to 7 hours depending on the caravan.

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Habitation Service

Habitation Service

A service of all the habitation areas on a caravan or motorhome, all of the areas that are sitting on the chassis of the vehicle.

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Chassis & Running Gear Service

Chassis & Running Gear Service

A complete service of the chassis and running gear including all of the areas that are below the main body of the vehicle.

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General Repairs & Maintenance

General Repairs & Maintenance

Even with the best care and attention things can break or go wrong with your caravan or motorhome.

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Valeting

Valeting

An exterior valet of a caravan or motorhome using only the recommended products to ensure your caravan or motorhome is protected.

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Gas Testing& Repair

Gas Testing & Repair

A full gas system test for both motorhomes and caravans to ensure you have no leaks on your gas system. (Gas Fridges are not serviced unless requested)

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Damp Testing& Repair

Damp Testing & Repair

A complete damp test is carried out using an invasive technique which is more likely to pick up any damp or ingress issues.

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Pre-Purchase Inspections

Pre-Purchase Inspections

A Pre-Purchase Inspection will provide you with a report on the overall condition of the vehicle before commiting to a purchase.

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Caravan & Motorhome Tyres

Caravan & Motorhome Tyres

Supply and fit tyres for all types and makes of caravans, motorhomes and trailers at our workshop or on your driveway.

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Trailers & Towing Services

Trailers & Towing Services

We are fully equipped to carry out service and repair of most light trailers and also offer a towing / recovery service for trailers and caravans.

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