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If
you’re new to the world of caravanning and you want to get the most
out of your new leisure vehicle, you’ll need to make sure you keep
it in very tip top condition, so that it’s all ready and waiting
for you to hop in and speed away on a spontaneous getaway.
One
of the most important aspects crucial for good caravan maintenance is
booking your leisure vehicle in for a yearly service at a
professional garage or dealership. As part of this routine
maintenance check the mechanic will test all of the electrical and
mechanical components in addition to both the gas and water systems.
Between
the annual services, you will also need to take some steps in
maintaining your caravan yourself.
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Start by opening and shutting all of the windows and doors,
remembering to do those on the inside of the caravan such as those to
storage spaces including cupboards. Whilst doing this you also need to
be on the look out for visible signs of damage, such as small cracks
and pools of moisture.
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If you have not used your caravan for some time, you always
need to recharge the caravan battery before your trips away. If you find that your caravan
battery is faulty, you can buy cheap caravan batteries at Advanced Battery Supplies- where you will have an
extremely wide choice of sealed leisure batterys to choose from.
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Another crucial aspect not to be overlooked is testing the
tyres. When recreational vehicles are not used for long periods of time
the tyres can become damaged- increasing your risk of having a blow out
whilst on the road. To eliminate this very real risk as much as
possible keep an eye out for visible signs of damage such as cracks and
uneven bulges. If you suspect any of your tyres are showing signs of
wear and tear replace them immediately, even if you think the tyres
tread is not worn down yet.
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You can easily check the electrics in the caravan by
connecting them all up, and checking that all of the vehicles lights
are in good working order- and if you find that this is not the case
replace the bulbs in any lights which are not working.
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Test the hand break before setting off on your journey; this
is especially important if you have not used the recreational vehicle
for some time. If you find that the hand break could seize, or you
experience trouble taking it off all you need to do is to squeeze a
drop of lubricant onto the mechanism.
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Clean out the water system regularly, especially if you
haven’t used the vehicle for an extensive period of time.
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Finally, if you notice that your caravan is seriously damaged
in any way always get your caravan seen by a professional. It’s always
best to veer on the over cautious side rather than experience an
accident at a later date.
If
you want to purchase some new leisure batteries for your caravan, or
any other leisure or recreational vehicle please visit
http://www.advancedbatterysupplies.co.uk/
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