Be Ready For Your Next Adventure

Category: News, Safety, Date: 21 November 2024

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Safe travels. It’s way more than a catch phrase. You want hassle-free and enjoyable adventures? Then regular servicing of your caravan is a must, for a few simple reasons:

1. Safety: Wear and tear isn’t always easy to see but it will take a toll, especially on long trips and rough road conditions. Regular servicing can fix issues before they become a hazard.

Brakes: Checking the brake system is crucial to avoid failures, particularly when towing a heavy load.
Tyres: Inspecting tyre condition and pressure helps prevent blowouts and improves fuel efficiency.
Suspension and Chassis: Ensuring these components are in good condition guarantees a safer, smoother ride.

Regular servicing reduces the risk of accidents or breakdowns, keeping you and others on the road safe.

2. Cost: Regular maintenance can catch small problems before they become big and expensive issues. Fixing a minor leak early can prevent water damage and costly repairs to flooring, walls, or roof.

3. Re-sale value: Want to sell or trade in your van in the future? A well-maintained caravan with a complete service history will hold its value and attract buyers. Some companies, such as Dometic, offer a 3-month warranty on serviced products, even if the product’s original warranty has expired (conditions apply).

4. Comfort and Performance: Your caravan will offer greater efficiency and enjoyment if regularly serviced.

Heating and Cooling: Your air conditioning and heating systems work hard so look after them and they’ll look after you in hot and cold weather.
Electricals: Make sure lights, batteries and outlets are checked regularly and ensure they never let you down when far off the beaten track.
Appliances: Ensure your refrigerator, water heater, and other appliances always run smoothly and adventure doesn’t have to come at the cost of comfort.
Hot Water System: Change your anode annually and a hot shower is always on tap.

5. Fuel Efficiency: Save money by making sure tyre pressure, wheel alignment and engines (in motor homes) are always delivering peak fuel efficiency. Good tyres and a well balanced chassis with also reduce rolling resistance, improve handling and save fuel.

6. Prevent Water Damage: Leaks are your mobile home’s worst enemy. Catch them early by checking seals on windows and doors and ensuring the roof is watertight to avoid long term damage.

7. The Law: Want to avoid fines and penalties and make sure your insurance remains valid? Regular servicing might be required in some regions to meet roadworthy and safety laws. If you replace a gas appliance, even if its “like for like”, a new compliance certificate is needed. Always use professional and accredited trades to avoid issues with insurers.

8. Warranty Coverage: You can keep repairs under warranty by making sure you’ve kept up regular servicing. Missing a service can void your warranty, leaving you responsible for repair costs.

9. Towing System: You’re towing system is literally the most vital link in your whole road trip setup. Regular servicing ensures the tow ball, coupling, electrics, and handbrake are all in good working order, for safe and smooth adventuring.

10. Peace of Mind: Leave your worries behind on the road by making sure your caravan is regularly serviced and well-maintained. Enjoy every holiday and adventure without the risk of mishap, breakdowns or expensive repairs.

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Let’s recap. Regular servicing saves money, reduces risk and stress, ensures warranty and insurance cover, and ensures safe, hassle-free adventures. What’s not to love? For a weekend getaway or a long road trip with more good times and less worry, a properly serviced caravan is your greatest asset.

Dometic offers a range of services to give you peace of mind on your next adventure. Contact us below and mention this Let’s Go Caravan & Camping article to receive a 10% discount!

DOMETIC SERVICE
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