Caravan service

Submitted: Saturday, Apr 18, 2015 at 22:13

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michael k7

Can anyone help regarding getting my caravan serviced around South Perth/Fremantle need the bearings checked

Reply By: Member - Rowdy6032 (WA) - Sunday, Apr 19, 2015 at 11:53

Sunday, Apr 19, 2015 at 11:53

Ken Peachey
194 Campbell Street, Belmont WA 6104
(08) 9277 1381

The Caravan Shed
1/28 Hammond Road, Cockburn Central WA 6164
(08) 9417 8828

Have been to both and had no problems.

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Reply By: TomH - Sunday, Apr 19, 2015 at 12:04

Sunday, Apr 19, 2015 at 12:04

Any mechanic worth his money can check bearings. Last had mine done at a car workshop with no probs.

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Reply By: swampfox - Monday, Apr 20, 2015 at 07:38

Monday, Apr 20, 2015 at 07:38

Hi
For general on road use regrease bearings either annually or every second yr .This is of course dependant on how many kms u do a year . I would not leave bearings longer than every 3 years if u rarely use it . Van/trailer bearings always seem to work fairly hard .Of course when the bearings are done the brakes need inspecting /cleaned /lubed/adjusted .

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Reply By: michael k7 - Monday, Apr 20, 2015 at 19:12

Monday, Apr 20, 2015 at 19:12

Thank you asked a friend he said I should get them check every 12 months or 10,000ks or do you think they will be ok for longer as I only have a single axle van and this is our first big trip.

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Follow Up By: Member - Rowdy6032 (WA) - Monday, Apr 20, 2015 at 19:40

Monday, Apr 20, 2015 at 19:40

Hi

We don't know the history of your van or its previous trips.

However, for peace of mind I would have them checked before any big trip.

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Follow Up By: swampfox - Tuesday, Apr 21, 2015 at 08:43

Tuesday, Apr 21, 2015 at 08:43

HI
As per Rowdy6032

There are many variables
Always before and after a big trip.
Always regrease after going thru water
Single axle vans typically run close to there weight limit, so this puts extra strain on the bearings . [if only running ford bearings ]

Once again depending upon usage
When the van is new onroad driving ,the first service can be at 20,000kms [2yrs ] after that every 10,000kms.This is for electric drum brakes .E brakes around town about 45,000 km life span .

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