Although a Motorhome habitation service is not a legal requirement, it is important to ensure that your equipment is in good working order, for your safety and comfort.
Electrical safety issues, LPG leaks and water problems may prove costly if not checked and maintained on an annual basis.
A motorhome habitation service takes approximately 3 hours to complete and consists of:-
12V Electrics
- Check that the leisure battery is being charged by the engine and mains charger
- Fridge
- Interior lighting & equipment
- Leisure battery
- Electric awning & step
- External socket
Ventilation
- Ventilation openings
- Adjustable ventilators
- Roof lights
Fire Safety
- Smoke & CO alarms
- Extinguisher (if fitted)
- Fire blanket (if fitted)
Mains Electrics
- Inlet plug
- Hook-up cable
- Earth bonding
- RCD operation
- Socket outlets & permanent connections
- Appliances fitted e.g.: air conditioning
Water System
- Water pump
- Pressure switch
- Heater
- Taps, microswitch & valves
- Pipes & tank – check condition and operation
- Water filter & housing – check for leaks & replace filter if necessary
- Waste system
- Toilet
Underbody
- Corner steadies & folding steps (where applicable)
- Underslung tanks and pipes
Bodywork
- Body panels
- Door locks and hinges
- Body attachments
- Floor
- Roof lights
- Cab seat
- Furniture
- Window seals and blinds
- Rising roof
- Damp test
Gas
- Regulator
- Full Gas Soundness Test
- Pipe work & BBQ point
- Flame failure devices
- LPG Tank/Cylinder
- Gas dispersal holes
- Appliances, cooker
- Appliances, heating
- Appliances, fridge
- Appliances, water heater