There are important reasons to have regular habitations checks:

• Safety - to protect your family and loved ones
• Identify problems early - catching a problem early will prevent a quick fix turning into a costly repair
• Warranty - to avoid invalidating your warranty
• Maintaining value - a history of habitation checks and maintenance will enhance the value and saleability of your motorhome or caravan

Habitation checks entail a thorough inspection of the habitation area of your motorhome or caravan. The inspection is carried out by a specialist motorhome and caravan engineer. It follows a set procedure and highly detailed inspection plan. It covers dangers such as fire risk, ventilation and gas systems as well as problem areas like damp, water systems, electrical systems and bodywork. You receive a full report afterwards with observations of problems identified and action required.

A habitation check is a detailed examination of the living area of your motorhome or caravan:

• Annual Professional Impartial Habitation Check

• Mobile - We Come To You

• Monthly Payment Plan

• Reminders of Annual Check Due

• Written Report of Observations

• Video of Faults Found

• Partner Supplier Discounts

• Transferable Membership Discounts

We use specialist equipment to check for damp ingress and identify any issues, so they can be addressed before they become costly major problems.

We check all corner steadies and folding steps for operation and stability, along with checking the condition and security of all underslung tanks and pipes.

We check all electrical systems for issues, including charging circuit operation, battery condition, lighting and sockets, fuses/circuit breakers and RCDs.

All internal and external lights are assessed to see if there are any faults.

Sockets are tested using a loop check, which sends a signal down to verify that it is wired correctly.

Included in these checks are fridge operation, the consumer unit, the TV socket, the battery and anything that requires electricity.

A residual current device (RCD) check involves making sure the RCD trips within a set time.

In addition, the miniature circuit breakers are checked to ensure that they are correct for the appliances in the vehicle.

We check for dangerous and potentially lethal gas issues and problems, including hose age and condition, leakages, ventilation and appliance testing.

A manometer is used to check for leaks in the gas supply system.

All gas appliances – such as the oven, the fridge, the heating system and the water heater – are turned on, to check they are working properly.

All vents are checked to see they are clear. Then all appliances are turned off at the gas isolator taps.

The flame-failure device should cut in, meaning the test has been passed.

A second test is the CO room test, where all gas appliances are turned on and a flue gas analyser runs for a minimum of 15 minutes with all doors and windows closed.

We check your vehicle’s fresh water system to ensure it is bacteria- and leak-free and the tank, filter, pump, pressure switch, taps, shower and toilet are working

correctly.

All taps are individually checked for leaks, and the motorhome’s waste-water outlet is observed for blockages.

The toilet is inspected to ensure the valve seal is well lubricated and the battery-operated flush is working.

If an Alde wet heating system is installed, the ethylene glycol antifreeze and water must be a 50/50 mix – this is checked using a portable refractometer.

The antifreeze mix in the header tank should be 10mm above ‘Minimum’, not at maximum.

It is recommended that the antifreeze should be changed every two years.

We thoroughly check your vehicles windows, roof lights and vents to ensure they are free from blockages or obstructions and allow free flow of fresh air.

All doors, windows and blinds are assessed for smooth operation.

General observations are made of the whole bodywork, including a visual inspection of the roof.

A damp check is carried out around the inside of the motorhome – a reading of 0-15% means there no concerns, but 15-20% requires further investigation and a recheck within three months.

If the reading is above 20%, immediate attention is required because this highlights an area of water ingress.

The motorhome service technician should give you a damp report on completion of the service.

We carry out a full and thorough test of all fire and safety measures, including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers and fire blankets.

The smoke alarm and CO detector are tested, and checked to see they are not past their replacement date.

If you carry a fire extinguisher, the expiry date is checked. If you carry a fire blanket, the housing unit is inspected to ensure that it is secure.

We check all body panels, locks and hinges, body attachments, rising roofs, windows, seals and furniture for condition, operation and security.

We see caravans and motorhomes as well as campers from all over the Merseyside area including Southport, Liverpool, Warrington, Wigan, Widnes, Birkdale, Ainsdale as well as many other local surrounding Merseyside areas.