Caravan service

jfb · Newbie

Caravan service

Old and Grey · Senior Member

Hi jfb,

Welcome.

What exactly is it that you want serviced!!!!! First of all.This way we can help. What type of van is it. IMO I would phone or email the people first.

You are going to need to go South or South west to find a yard large enough to accommodate you.There are heaps of van dealers out St Marys way.

If you wanted it fully serviced NOW. I would head west to Orange.

The first time I tried to obtain service from Jayco They were booked ahead by 3 months. Let everyone know what you have and want done.

Grey

Peter_n_Margaret · Guru

What do you want to be "serviced"?
There is nothing mechanical on any caravan that any decent mechanic could not do.
Cheers,
Peter

Bush walker · Veteran Member

The main thing you need to service is the wheel bearings, Every two year I remove of the wheels, clean and check the wheel bearing and repack then with a good quality fresh grease and I have never had a problem. Any machanic will be able to do this if you do not wish to service it yourself, it is not rocket science

Derek Barnes · Senior Member

I think a lot depends on your mechanic. When I had my first car serviced at Ford back in the 90's the mechanics were so stupid they didn't even know how to top up a battery. Every time the car was serviced it would come back with acid splashed all over the place!

When you get your caravan serviced do they do any checking of the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or electronic brakes? Would they re-grease the off-road hitch universal joint? Does anyone know what is actually included in an average caravan service?

Probably wise to ask at you local caravan service agent what they actually provide before you get a service.

Mamil · Senior Member

When I bought my caravan new it was a condition of the manufacturers warranty that you had it serviced by an authorised dealer annually at a cost of about $350. It was a complete rort as there's no engine fluids etc to replace, just a few nuts & bolts to check, so I did my own servicing. Luckily I never had to claim on the warranty!

JayDee · Guru

I use to do the service my self but as age became my enemy, I now use a grease monkey to lift remove the large wheels and do the bearings.

Jay&Dee.

Peter_n_Margaret · Guru

Mamil wrote:
When I bought my caravan new it was a condition of the manufacturers warranty that you had it serviced by an authorised dealer annually at a cost of about $350. It was a complete rort as there's no engine fluids etc to replace, just a few nuts & bolts to check, so I did my own servicing. Luckily I never had to claim on the warranty!

They can not legally impose that warranty condition. Nor can new car sellers. Provided it is competently serviced and the log book completed, the warranty is intact.

Pure scare tactics.

Cheers,

Peter

Mamil · Senior Member

Peter_n_Margaret wrote:
Mamil wrote:
When I bought my caravan new it was a condition of the manufacturers warranty that you had it serviced by an authorised dealer annually at a cost of about $350. It was a complete rort as there's no engine fluids etc to replace, just a few nuts & bolts to check, so I did my own servicing. Luckily I never had to claim on the warranty!
They can not legally impose that warranty condition. Nor can new car sellers. Provided it is competently serviced and the log book completed, the warranty is intact.
Pure scare tactics.
Cheers,
Peter

I realise that's the case with cars Peter, but does it also extend to caravans?

Possum3 · Guru

Welcome to GN's Josie, Caravan servicing can range from bearings and brakes being checked to a full re-grout of seals around body.

Do you have a maintenance manual for your van? Not many vans do - so owners are left in dark as to requirements for Chassis, Brakes, Body maintenance.

If you advise on here as to Make, Style, Age and preferred locations for service - someone on here that has a similar van to yours may be able to assist you.

Alternately you can send an email to Colin Young at Caravan Council of Australia www.caravancouncil.com.au/ and he should be able to assist.

Possum3 · Guru

Mamil wrote:
Peter_n_Margaret wrote:
They can not legally impose that warranty condition. Nor can new car sellers. Provided it is competently serviced and the log book completed, the warranty is intact.
Pure scare tactics.
Cheers,
Peter

I realise that's the case with cars Peter, but does it also extend to caravans?

Yes as it is considered by Law to be a Motor Vehicle, it is a covered under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

-- Edited by Possum3 on Monday 25th of January 2021 04:55:11 PM

Mamil · Senior Member

Possum3 wrote:
Mamil wrote:
Peter_n_Margaret wrote:
They can not legally impose that warranty condition. Nor can new car sellers. Provided it is competently serviced and the log book completed, the warranty is intact.
Pure scare tactics.
Cheers,
Peter

I realise that's the case with cars Peter, but does it also extend to caravans?
Yes as it is considered by Law to be a Motor Vehicle, it is a covered under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

-- Edited by Possum3 on Monday 25th of January 2021 04:55:11 PM

That's good to know, thanks.