Caravan Leisure Batteries It is usually at the beginning of the season that some people discover that their caravan leisure battery is in poor condition or has completely failed. The life expectancy of a battery will depend on how it has been used. The more appliances it is used to run, the quicker it will discharge. A battery that has
The majority of caravans in the UK have an Al-Ko chassis with a smaller number built on a BPW chassis. But would you know the difference? It is important for customers to know how to recognise the difference, particularly when replacement parts are required. To help identify each manufacturer, Al-Ko have colour coded their plastic components in
Do I Really Need to Service My Caravan? Similarly to owning a car, it is recommended that your caravan is serviced annually regardless of it’s age and usage. Occasionally people will ask if caravan servicing is really necessary, especially if it is only used a few times a year. But would you ask your garage
Overwintering With winter just around the corner, if you haven’t already thought about overwintering your caravan then now is definitely the time. Make sure you give your caravan a good clean and check bodywork for any signs of wear and tear. If your caravan has not recently been serviced, apply grease to any moving mechanical
Caravan Wash Service Autumn is now well and truly here and people are turning their thoughts to getting their caravan ready for winter. This may include giving your caravan a good wash after a busy summer. If you would rather let someone else do all the hard work then South West Caravan Services can
One of the most frequently asked questions for me is ”what are stub axle nuts and why have I been charged for them on my service”? Stub axle nuts are also often referred to as ‘one shot’ nuts. Stub axle nuts hold the drum to the axle (not the wheel to the drum). They are
I came across this caravanning disaster parked in a lay-by whilst travelling through St Ives recently. You immediately hope no-one was hurt and seeing caravan fires like this certainly brings it home how quickly things can go wrong. This photo clearly highlights the reason why it is so important to have your caravan serviced every year,
Caravan servicing in the spring is the perfect time to get ready for the season ahead and must be one of my favourite times of year. After the winter we have has it’s great to finally see a bit of sunshine. When the weather is like this, people always tell me how lucky I am