KompaqCaravans caravan service Adelaide is an integral component of maintaining your investment in caravan travel. Servicing involves inspecting and servicing 230V electrical, gas, and water systems and producing a damp report – all performed either by mobile service engineers or at fixed workshops.
Assure all seals are in good condition to save you money in the long run, and conduct damp meter readings as part of our service sheet.
Water System
Caravan water systems can be complex, requiring an expert service engineer’s assistance to understand them fully. Caravans may feature either a water tank or manual pump system; manual pumps work by sucking up water from caravan tanks into diaphragm-fed pressure pumps, which then pump it directly to taps; these expensive repairs often need replacing after becoming damaged due to frost, so caravans should constantly be drained before being stored away for long-term.
Caravans can also be equipped with mains water hook-up kits that connect directly to their caravan inlet, using a float in a container to open valves when needed and top-up water when necessary. This method is far more economical and less maintenance intensive. Regular damp meter readings should also be performed as this will indicate any sign of moisture intrusion into caravans.
Gas System
An RV gas system helps your caravan become more self-reliant by decreasing electricity dependence and enabling you to use more powerful appliances.
As most modern caravans come equipped with gas systems, caravan service technicians must regularly assess their condition. They should inspect hoses, regulators, and gas bottles, test flame failure devices, and check for possible gas leaks.
The OPSO regulator that connects to your gas bottle is another integral component of the caravan’s gas system, reducing pressure so you can safely run devices such as your barbecue.
Caravan manufacturers have begun fitting wall-mounted 30mbar regulators that accept butane and propane into newer caravans, replacing cylinder-mounted regulators found on older ones.
Electrical System
Caravan electrical systems can be one of the more complicated parts of modern caravans. Caravans typically contain 12-volt direct current (DC) and 240-volt Alternating Current (AC) systems for power delivery.
When connected to a towing vehicle, caravans receive power from an Andersen connector at the tow bar facility through an ELCB (Emergency Location Circuit Breaker), the modern equivalent of a fuse box. From here, it flows onward to various mini circuit breakers known as MCBs that act like house fuses.
These switches allow the caravan’s owner to power on and off certain aspects of the caravan quickly and reliably, protecting its electrical wiring from overloading. Proper functioning is critical.
Brake System
There are various caravan brake systems, but they all work on the same principle. Mounted on your vehicle and activated by the brake light switch, a caravan brake controller feeds current through its trailer plug when your car decelerates to activate electric brakes in your caravan trailer.
Tyres
Caravan tyres may not get as much road use as passenger cars, but they must be regularly examined and maintained. They may become damaged over time or be subjected to UV light, which could compromise them and distort them permanently.
Caravan tyre tread should meet or surpass the legal minimum of 1.6mm to ensure safety on the road. They are also typically constructed from harder-wearing materials that can withstand heavier loads.
KompaqCaravans caravan service Adelaide should include inspecting all tyres (including the spare), corner steady bolts, coupling head area and tyre pressures – saving time and money by not visiting a garage workshop for this service. A mobile technician can perform these services at your home or storage site, saving the hassle and costs of travelling back and forth from them.
Caravan Servicing is essential to keeping your caravan safe and roadworthy whilst ensuring that your manufacturer’s warranty remains valid. It’s a good idea to combine this with regular basic user maintenance at home, as well as a comprehensive annual service from a professional.