Caravan Servicing question.

[PH5121]

Do you get your caravan serviced before you use it if it has been laid up over winter?

I am relatively new to caravan ownership having bought one last April, we have a week away planned for the kids Easter holiday and wondered if I should get it serviced before we go, but I'm struggling to find someone who can do it. My fault for not thinking of it earlier.

The caravan came from a dealer when we bought it so I assume it was serviced prior to our purchase. I rang my most local caravan dealer who said that he is booked up until May with servicing as everyone gets them done at the start of the year.

I was quoted £205 for a service which consisted of checking the gas, electric and the general condition of the 'van. Is this typical as I haven't a clue what it costs?

[PH5121]

Thanks for the replies.

I've just been speaking to a mobile servicing guy based in Leeds (John Rhodes) who has been recommended to me and can fit the job in in a couple of weeks so I've booked him.

Edited by PH5121 on Tuesday 7th March 10:08

[PH5121]

Thanks for the tips, I want to get it back home and give it a good clean asap.

We have Milton tablets and fluid to use on the aquaroll and it was put away clean so don't know what to expect after a winter stored at a friends farm.
All I know is that it is still in one piece, hopefully it won't be very smelly, mouldy or mouse infested! (fingers crossed).

[PH5121]

CoolCurly said:

I also plug mine in for a couple of days to give the battery a full monte charge and give the heater a blast just to make sure its working (can be cold at easter).

I agree about the cold at Easter.
On our maiden voyage last year we had snow in April in the Lake District, I expect it to be similar this year too.