Motorhome Habitation Check

Your motorhome needs to be regularly serviced to ensure roadworthiness and the habitation areas need regular inspections to make sure there has been no deterioration. If your motorhome is under warranty, it will require servicing within a stipulated time for that warranty to continue.

Underbody



  • Check operation of corner steadies (where applicable)
  • Check operation of folding steps (where applicable)



  • Check under slung tanks, pipes & battery boxes etc



Electrical System



  • Check leisure battery
  • Check operation of fridge on 230V & 12V
  • Check operation of awning light
  • Check operation of interior lighting & equipment
  • Carry out visual check of wiring on all ELV circuits



  • Check fuse box & rating
  • Carry out visual inspection of Earth bonding
  • Carry out load test on 230V consumer unit
  • Check operation of 230V sockets
  • Check operation of all 230V appliances, fans & luminaries
  • Check any aftermarket items



Gas System



  • Check security of gas bottles-tank
  • Check regulator, gas hose and manifold
  • Check all gas drop vents are clear & unobstructed
  • Check operation of cooking appliances
  • Check operation of flame failure devices
  • Check operation of fridge



  • Perform soundness test
  • Check security of gas cylinder(s)
  • Check security of LPG tank (if fitted)
  • Check operation of heating appliacne
  • Check operation of water heater



Water System



  • Check water pump, pressure switch & microswitches
  • Check operation of taps, valves
  • Check pipework
  • Check tanks (if present)



  • Check water inlets
  • Check waste system
  • Check toilet



Bodywork



  • Check operation of doors & windows
  • Check general roof condition
  • Check floor
  • Check security of ladder, cycle rack, awning, aerial, sat dish etc
  • Check security of external locker doors



  • Check furniture
  • Check operation of blinds and flyscreens
  • Check rising roof (if applicable)
  • Carry out damp test & record readings



Ventilation



  • Checked high level and low level fixed ventilation



  • Check operation of rooflights



Fire & Safety



  • Check & record smoke alarm expiration date
  • Check & record carbon monoxide alarm expiration date



  • Check expiration date of fire extinguisher
  • Check security of fire blanket housing