Motorhome Servicing and Motorhome Habitations
We offer Habitation and Base vehicle servicing to all makes and models of Motorhomes and Campervans.
Being part of the National Caravan Council, The Camping & Caravan Club and the Caravan Club Approved Workshop, we recommend that the habitation area of a motorhome is inspected annually.
The Annual Habitation
is an intensive check and can take approximately 2-3 hours to completion.
Motorhome Habitation
There are over 45 checks inspected including Gas systems, Electrics (12v & 240V) and full Damp Test included. The list goes on. A fully intensive service of the internal area and all appliances inside the vehicle, including gas, electrics, water system, ventilation and Damp check.
What do we do in a service
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Body to chassis mountings - check security
Cab to body junction - check
Underbody tanks & auxiliaries - check
Spare wheel retainer - check operation & lubricate
Corner steadies & folding steps (where applicable) - check operation & lubricate
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BODYWORK
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Body panels - check & report upon any damage & sealant condition
Door locks & hinges - check operation & lubricate
Body attachments - check security (including ladders, cycle racks, lockers, and aerials)
Floor - check for delamination
Furniture - check condition & operation (incl. hinges, stays)
Grab Handles - check condition & security
Windows seals & blinds - check condition & operation
Damp test - carry out & note readings on separate damp report
Cab Seat check operation (swivel type or bed configuration only)
Rising roofs - check operation (where applicable)
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VENTILATION
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Fixed ventilation openings - check for free flow of air
Roof lights - check to ensure free of obstructions
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FIRE SAFETY
DIY additions - check operation & safety
Security & smoke alarms - check operation
Extinguisher (if fitted) - check correct type fitted & expiry date
Fire blanket (if fitted) - check location & fixing
MAINS ELECTRICS
Inlet plug, hook up cable (when available), earth bonding & RCD operation - check & record
Outlets & permanent connections - carry out visual & functional check
Mains Appliances (charger, fridge, heater, water heater) - check operation
GAS (FRIDGE NOT SERVICED UNLESS REQUESTED
Regulator - check performance
Carry out gas leak test
Appliances (including water heater, cooker, heating &fridge) - check for operation
Pipe work - check condition & replace flexible hose & clips when necessary
Flame failure devices - check operation
Cylinder - check security
Gas dispersal holes - check for blockage
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WATER SYSTEM
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Taps, micro switch, valves, pipes & tank (if fitted) - check condition & operation
Water filter & housing - check for leaks & replace filter if necessary
Waste system - check for leaks
Toilet - check seals, flush & blade operation
Drain down - winter only
Water pump, pressure switch & heater - check operation
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12V ELECTRICS
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Road lights, reflectors - check condition & operation
Fridge - check operation
Interior 12V lighting & equipment - check operation
Habitation battery (where fitted) - check condition, security, electrolyte level & lubricate terminals
Charging from engine battery - check operation
Wiring & fuses - inspect condition
Awning light - check condition & operation
Aerial - check condition & operation
Fully authorised to undertake warranty work for Auto-Trail, CI, Chausson, Swift Group including; Autocruise, Ace, Escape, and Bessacarr brands, CI, Elddis Group, Benimar, Auto-Sleeper, SEA UK, SharKy, Miller, CPT, Elnagh, Tribute, Rollerteam, McLouis, Hobby, Geist and Mobilvetta.
We are an Approved Dometic, Truma, and Thetford Serrvice Centre. Please see our page on Supported Component Manufacturer's.
We are also authorised by insurance companies to carry out repairs to any make of motorhome. We are skilled to the highest standards and our engineers take pride and time in their work.
As an Authorised Service Centre for the above manufacturers we can provide a full warranty backed service & repair facility with access to genuine parts and manufacturer support. We have full access to Technical Systems, Technical bulletins, parts and any changes within the groups.
We have access to all parts and if there is anything we dont have in stock or should we require a part urgently we will order it direct from the manufacturer or UK distributor. Common parts are usually ordered before 12 noon to ensure next day delivery, although please allow 2-3 working days maximum.
There can be longer delays for specially ordered parts (with body panels in particular sometimes taking up to 6-8 weeks for delivery).
We can supply & fit satellites, solar panels, air suspension, air conditioning units, alarm systems, cruise control, TV systems, Status TV aerials, Awnings, Bike Racks, Reversing Cameras, refridgeration and more.
Please visit www.motorhomemonster.co.uk for more details.
Appliance Servicing
Includes a more in depth check and replacement of service parts for individual appliances such as
Fridges
Water Heaters
Space Heaters
Combi Boilers
Cookers
A full service of gas appliances may be neccessary when recommended by the appliance manufacturer or when the appliance fails a safety check.
To obtain competitive priced quotations or for further information or to make a booking please contact the office 01555 870023 or send us an email
(Click on the blue spanner link below)
Motorhome Base Unit Servicing
Our service centre offers vehicle mechanical servicing, repair and parts. Fully trained and with the latest equipment can provide a first class service to all customers. All genuine parts used.
Combine all of the above and what have you got?
Answer: A fully functional 'one stop motorhome service centre in Scotland' Workshop in Scotland catering for all your needs and we at The Motorhome & Caravan Workshop are proud to say that we are Scotland's first ''Independent'' NCC Approved
We do not have a Dealership, we are a small family owned company and we warmly welcome you to our workshop facility in Carstairs, Scotland.
Questions you may ask?
Are we Fiat Professional Approved?
Answer: No. This is something that we are currently dealing with however as there are many of you who may not know this - we really do not need to be Fiat Approved or any other manufacturer approved. We need to be competent and qualified;
There was a Government legislation passed in 2003 called "Block Exemption" (BER) and this means that an ''Independent'' garage can carry out your motorhome service, so to ensure that the warranty is still protected.This means that you NO LONGER need to use your main Dealer to carry out your service.
ALL GENUINE motorhome parts of OEM (Original Equipment Make) are used as standard procedure, protecting your warranty at all times. Dealers may try and steer you away from using smaller independent workshops as they do not want to loose you as a customer. In the real world, outside the big box, Independent workshops will in most cases be cheaper than what a main dealer charges for work.
In most cases, main dealers and independent workshops will use the same parts suppliers.
Any misleading comments by a main dealer trying to keep you into staying with them are not correct!
STOP getting ripped off by main dealers telling you what you can and cant do;
Because you can do what you want - as long as the workshop is fit and competent and qualified to carry out the work.
All parts used are GENUINE approved parts of OEM standard.
YOUR WARRANTY IS ALWAYS PROTECTED WHEN USING THE MOTORHOME & CARAVAN WORKSHOP
Authorised repairers: A repair shop within a manufacturer's network. Under the new BER any repair shop (including independent garage or franchised dealer of another network) that meets the quality standards set by a manufacturer can become authorised repairers within that manufacturer's network, without being obliged to sell new motorhomes.
Dealer-based extended warranty: Extensions offered to the manufacturer's warranty at no extra charge. Terms and conditions may be different to the manufacturer's warranty, where these restrict servicing to the manufacturer's franchised dealer for the extension to remain valid this is often applied to the whole warranty period (manufacturer's and dealer-based extension). Typically they apply only within the UK.
Franchised dealer: A business in the manufacturer's network that through a franchise agreement is allowed to sell that particular brand of motorhome . Historically franchised dealers could both sell new motorhomes/caravans and provide aftersales repair and servicing. The new BER separates these functions and sets up a separate category of authorised repairer (see above). We use the term franchised dealer to cover all those garages in a manufacturer's network that are authorised to service motorhomes. This term is a more familiar one than authorised repairer, nearly all franchised dealers still service motorhomes and only a few independent garages have achieved authorised repairer status.
Independent garage: any garage that is not a franchised dealer for the make of motorhome to be serviced.
Manufacturer's basic warranty: The warranty provider by the manufacturer with a new motorhome. Typically they cover component failure for one to three years. Terms and conditions vary between manufacturers.
YOUR WARRANTY IS ALWAYS PROTECTED WHEN USING THE MOTORHOME & CARAVAN WORKSHOP
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