Your caravan’s chassis is its foundation and keeping it in top condition is essential for safety and stress-free towing. Our comprehensive chassis service includes a detailed inspection of the running gear, ensuring that every component is in optimal working order.
We meticulously check for wear & tear, and perform essential maintenance on key components like brakes, bearings, suspension and the hitch assembly to extended the lifespan of your caravan’s running gear and prevent costly repairs down the road.
What’s checked & tested on a Caravan Chassis Service?
Brakes
- Check condition of the brake shoes, clean and lubricate the linkages
- Check condition of the brake drums and clean
- Check condition of the breakaway cable
- Check condition of the brake rods & cables and lubricate if necessary
- Check condition of the handbrake mechanism, adjust and lubricate if necessary
Hitch
- Check condition of the coupling head, clean and lubricate if necessary
- Check condition of the stabilising system (if fitted) including the friction pads
- Check condition of the hitch head gaiter
- Check condition of the brake damper and drawbar, lubricate if necessary
- Check condition of the jockey wheel and jockey wheel clamp, lubricate if necessary
Wheels & Tyres
- Visually check all wheels (including spare) for damage and buckling
- Check tyres (including spare) for damage, condition, tread depth and age
- Ensure wheels are torqued to manufacturers specification
- Check wheel bearings for wear and excessive play
- Check condition of the suspension (if fitted)
- Check condition of spare wheel carrier and lubricate if necessary
Chassis
- Check condition of the caravan chassis
- Check condition and operation of corner steady legs and lubricate
Road Lights
- Check condition of connecting plug (either 13-Pin or 7-Pin)
- Check all lights for operation
- Check condition of light units
Motor Mover (if fitted)
- Check operation and condition of motor mover
- Check condition of mounting bolts and mounting plates