Caravan Servicing and Repairs: Your Top 4 Questions Answered!

Caravan owners like car owners, need to keep up the maintenance on their caravans to ensure safety, longevity and quality. Caravans are a significant investment that require regular servicing and repairs to keep them well maintained. Below are four frequently asked questions about caravan servicing and repairs:

1. What are the advantages of getting your caravan serviced regularly?

Caravan Care recommends caravans are serviced every 10,000km or annually, whichever comes first. If you have recently purchased a new caravan, it is best to check with your manufacturer for specific servicing requirements, as these may be required to ensure warranty of your caravan, parts and appliances. Leading into peak season, caravan servicing centres can be heavily booked, so planning and organising for your caravan to be serviced during the off-season can be beneficial.

Some benefits of regular servicing include:

• Improved safety when travelling- with your family and friends, and other road users.
• Preservation of wearable spare parts- it is necessary to check crucial parts such as the tyre condition, rims, brake pads, bearings, breakaway cables, jockey wheels, nuts and bolts to name a few.
• Prevent damage and repairs while travelling- a well-serviced caravan means you will be less likely to suffer the inconvenience of wear and tear on your caravan while travelling. Servicing your caravan before a long trip is recommend to reduce the risk of being stranded with avoidable issues such as blown out tyres, worn out brakes and bearings, or damage to the undercarriage of your caravan .

2. What is the process of caravan service or repair?

Caravan Care offers servicing onsite in Bayswater North, Melbourne. We have caravan mechanics and specialists on hand; to assist you with all of your caravanning needs – including servicing, warranty, insurance and installation needs.

Does your caravan require a service? Simply call 1300 380 048 to make a booking with Caravan Care. On the morning of your booking, bring your caravan to our factory and your caravan will be serviced onsite and be ready for collection the same afternoon. Caravan Care completes an extensive 20-point check of your caravan (included in the service fee), to ensure that your caravan is in roadworthy condition and will notify you if there are any issues that need attention.

If your caravan requires repairs call 1300 380 048 to speak with one of our team members. They will be able to assist you with lodging a warranty or insurance claim where necessary. Moreover, they can book you in for repairs with our trusted repair team who have over 15 years of experience repairing caravans for all major manufacturers and insurers.

3. How do I choose the right repair shop or a caravan mechanic?

If you are a caravan owner, then you need to find a caravan mechanic who offers hassle-free and trustworthy services. Here are some of the features which you need to check in a caravan mechanic or a caravan repair shop.

• Dependable - Check the caravan repairer is well established and dependable. How long have they been in business? Have you heard positive feedback from previous customers? Have you seen their factory and quality of work? Do they have experience in similar repairs as to what you require? 
• Skilled and efficient team - Ensure the caravan repairers are skilled, efficient and qualified experts. 
• Affordable solutions – Ask for a quote when you engage a repairer. This will help you gauge the cost of the repairs before proceeding.
• Approachable location - Before choosing a caravan repair centre, make sure that their location is accessible and easily reachable. 

4. What is the cost of a caravan service? 

The cost of caravan service is dependent on multiple factors. Each service centre will have different inclusions. It is important to know what is being included if you are going to compare pricing. Once major determining factor is whether your caravan is single or dual axle. At Caravan Care, if there are additional works required outside of the general service, we will contact the customer to discuss options before proceeding.  

Caravan Care offers quality services and repairs, performed by professionals. Please contact us on 1300 380 048 to discuss your caravanning needs.