Caravan Servicing - How often and what is done?

Getting a van serviced is relatively simple. You can either do it yourself or take it to a caravan service / repairs place.
If you do it yourself here are the things I do.
Check all tyres including spare for wear etc and rotate.
Re-grease/pack bearings and replace if required.
Whilst I have the wheels etc off check the brake linings & magnets replace if required.
Check chassis for any cracks or weld fractures. arrange repairs if required.
Check all lights both exterior and interior.
Clean ball hitch and lightly grease (some don't but I do).
After you have done the bearings adjust brakes. This must be done properly.
Check all hatches ,doors,locks and windows for operation and lubricate if warranted. I use a spray called Selleys Easyglide and find it does a good job and is great on Pop Top zippers as well.
Get into every cupboard and vacuum out any dust etc.
A good spring clean is a great way of finding any flaws and repairing same before they become problems.
The above I do every 10,000ks or once per annum whichever comes first.
There are probably some things I have left out however you will get more hints I have no doubt.

Baically wheel bearings and brakes need to be serviced however modern vans now have many extras like break away brakes, hot water service, Solar power battery power etc,etc.

If it is just the basic wheel bearing and brakes you are concerned with then this is a simple matter of removing the wheels and brake drum cleaning all old grease from the bearing and re greasing. A clean and check of the brake linings and reassembly. Then adjust the brakes and check their operation.

Once this is done the brakes and bearings should be fine for the next 20,000 Ks or 2 years whichever comes first. If you are confident enough to do this work yourself then it is not a bad idea to carry a spare set of wheel bearings, they are not expensive and are about the only thing that can imobilise you (apart from van breaking in half)

Note that the info provided is simply my opinion and does not come from any caravan handbook.

Also check the tyres they do have a use by date mouled into the rubber and it is recommended that tyres should not be used if over 10 years old.

Best regards Cruiser

Also check for rust in chassis and spray on cold gal as necessary.

Turn on gas and check every joint for leaks with water/detergent solution - paint on or spray on.

If you have a Winegard antenna dismantle it as per instructions and lubricate it with silicone.

If you have a sacrificial anode in your hotwater system, check/replace it.

Check maximum current to electric brakes - should be approx. 3A per wheel. When doing re-packing of wheel bearings ensure that the magnet's actuating arm is free to move, i.e. check that the pivot bearing is not rusted up.

Silicone corner steadies.

Glenn