Hi everyone, we have recently become the owners of a Gobur folding caravan. Just wondered if there is anyone in the Hull area who could recommend somewhere that does servicing. Doesn't need doing yet, just planning ahead. Also approximately how much should we expect to pay? TIA
------------- May/June - Spring Valley
Aug/Sept - Leekworth
Cost varies by area, mobile or fixed workshop, level of service undertaken (chassis, habitation, or both). Expect roughly £200-£300 for full service from a mobile engineer who tend to be cheaper than fixed workshops, BUT they do need an area to work where they can fully access the van and jack it up safely for wheels off brake and wheel bearing checks. Full service should be around 4 hours, but may be a bit less for a more basic van.
As it's a new to you van, worth having as thorough a check/service as possible. Chassis check and lube of steadies, hitch etc., and check of wear and function of brakes and wheel bearings, and check of tyres, including UNDER 7 (preferably under 5) years old age check and in good order (NOT limited to just having good tread left, but checking for cracking and damage!). Habitation check of mains electrics (Breaker function etc.), gas safety (CO levels from cooker/heating etc.), and check of flexible gas hoses (should be under 5 years old AND in good order), and gas regulator (should be under 10 years old), and no gas leaks on system. Also a comprehensive damp check with recorded readings at multiple points and noted trouble spots.
The benefit of an approved engineer is that checks and servicing are done to an industry standard, and you should get a comprehensive report on 'standard' forms.
May seem a lot of money, but well worth the peace of mind to have all safety aspects signed off as OK, and tow in confidence it's roadworthy, especially if new to you.
If you were thinking of getting it serviced for next year's 'season', worth booking your service ASAP (don't have to have it done, just your appointment slot booked!), the engineers/workshops get VERY busy for first few months of the new year, as EVERYONE wants their vans done for the upcoming new season!
As it's a Gobur, doubt it has any manufacturers waranty in operation, but if it does, chances are it'll need to be a AWS (Approved Workshop Scheme) engineer/workshop for it to be acceptable as a required service to keep cover in place, worth checking small print of waranty.
It may be too far for you to travel, but I have used CL Caravan Services at Epworth on the south bank for many years. Carl no longer does mobile servicing, but is able to carry out repairs, as well as servicing at his workshop.
All details can be found on the website https://www.clcaravanservices.co.uk/
Quote: Originally posted by HumberWolf on 23/10/2024
It may be too far for you to travel, but I have used CL Caravan Services at Epworth on the south bank for many years. Carl no longer does mobile servicing, but is able to carry out repairs, as well as servicing at his workshop.
All details can be found on the website https://www.clcaravanservices.co.uk/
Thank you
------------- May/June - Spring Valley
Aug/Sept - Leekworth
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Topic: Servicing
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