Service time

[surveyor]

An interesting day....

Chap was here from 9:30 through to 18:30. Charge a very reasonable £225.

A few bits of damp found - and advised on what to tighten. No real nasty which is good.

A bit surprised to be told that the bulb in the marker light had gone. Sorted with a magic tap, but I kind of expected that was the sort of thing a service sorted.

Still I'm a happy man - even if I can barely push the stabiliser handle down now...

[PH5121]

May I ask if it is usual to have a mobile technician carry out the service on a caravan rather than have to go to a workshop?

(I ask as I am looking at getting a caravan but don't know anything at all about them, so am trying to pick up hints/tips/ useful info where ever I can find it).

[surveyor]

It's not unusual and in fact many of the mobile guys are approved by the manufacturers.

Many of the dealers workshops are too busy, often have long waiting times, and some will not even do warranty work on vans not bought from them.

It's easier outside my own home as well...

[Bobhon]

+1 for the mobile service guys. Used to go to a dealer but the mobile guy fixed our motor mover after a supposed dealer fix. He said that when the dealers get busy at this time of year then they call him in to do their services anyway.

Used him for 3 years now, no complaints, excellent service and a better price than the dealer as a bonus.

Best of luck in your search for your first van. From your other posts it's probably worthwhile getting a mobile service guy to give your chosen van the once over before buying it. I reckon you would get great peace of mind for less than a £100. Our caravan storage place recommended the one we use.

Bob

[Rosscow]

Another shout for mobile technicians - absolutely fantastic.

We've found a great one, charges are very reasonable and I was amazed at the time he was here - a good 6 hours.