Buy with confidence

Take the worry out of buying a used caravan or motorhome with our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection and report.

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Our comprehensive inspection service will provide you with a report on the condition of the caravan or the habitation section of a motorhome that you are considering purchasing. If you are interested in purchasing a caravan but are unsure what to look for this service will provide peace of mind.

We can offer 3 levels of inspection:

A basic inspection of road worthiness aimed at establishing if the caravan can be towed away should you decide to purchase it. The following areas will be inspected and a report provided.

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• Parking brake – overrun actuation and recoil.

• Jockey Wheel security.

• Safety latch / catch on coupling.

• Emergency braking system (breakaway cable).

• Raise caravan/ motorhome to check condition, age and suitability of tyres.

• Check wheels freely rotate and that bearings are not noisy.

• Wheel bolt torque settings.

• 12n lights and reflectors.

• Check all doors, windows and hatches close securely.

• Check all other body parts and attachments are secure.

An intermediate inspection, including the same checks as Bronze but also includes the following extras:​

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Gas System

• Gas tightness test in accordance with UKLPG guidance 14.

• Check security of gas bottle straps.

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Electrical 240v

• Hook up unit and mechanical test at RCD electrical safety trip switch.

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Body, shell and floor

• Damp test noting down any adverse readings on check sheet report.

• Check for floor delamination.

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12 Volt

• Check charging circuit.

An advanced inspection, including the same checks as Bronze and Silver, but also includes the following extras:

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• Issue a general condition statement.

• Offer estimate for repairs needed to correct faults.

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Gas System

• Gas tightness test in accordance with UKLPG guidance 14.

• Check security of gas bottle straps.

• Gas safety certificate.

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Electrical 240v

• Hook up unit and mechanical test at RCD electrical safety trip switch.

• Test all 240 volt sockets.

• Test ampere functionality of 240v appliances.

• Check earth bonding.

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Body, shell and floor

• Damp test.

• Check for floor delamination.

• Issue full damp inspection report.

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12 Volt

• Check charging circuit.

• Check 12v functionality and fridge.