ANNUAL CHECKLIST
It makes good sense to check over your motorhome at least every year. If you tend not to use it much during the
winter months, check it over before storing it. Any defect, repairs or adjustments can then be made without rushing.
At the start of the new season, check and clean the motorhome inside and out, lubricate and top up any systems
that may have been missed in the autumn and get ready to enjoy another year of fantastic trips away.
43 TOGETHER WE’RE GOING PLACES
BODY
MOUNTING
Body to chassis
Examine all the
fixings holding the
body to the chassis.
These may be direct
connections or via sub
frame. Check that
all fixings are present
and tight.
Body to cab
Examine the joint
between the body and
the cab for any signs
of movement. Check
that the sealing media
are sound.
Body retention
Check that the body
retaining gear is
serviceable and tight.
Check that the body
support struts are
serviceable and tight.
WINDOWS
Fitments and
operation
Check that the
window glazing
rubber or seal is in
good condition and
that there is no sign
of deterioration or
cracking. Check that
the windows open
and close easily and
smoothly. On top
of hung windows,
ensure that the fixing
of the top hinge rail
is satisfactory. Check
that there is a good
weather seal when
the window is closed
and latched. Ensure
all catches and stays
open satisfactorily.
Repair or replace any
defective parts.
EXTERNAL
DOORS
Security
Check hinges
and catches for
satisfactory operation
and ensure that
the doors are held
securely shut when
latched. Check that
keys and internal
latches lock the doors
properly. Check that
any device designed
to hold the door in
an open position is
fitted correctly and
operates positively.
Seals
Ensure that the door
seals are in good
general condition and
are free from cracking
and other signs of
deterioration. Check
that when the door is
closed, it provides a
weather tight seal.
INTERNAL
DOORS
Security
Check that the hinges
and catches are in
good condition and
operate properly.
Ensure that the doors
are securely shut
when latched.
Safety
Check that any
device to hold the
door closed can be
operated from both
sides of the door to
enable it to be opened
in an emergency.
BODY ATTACHMENTS
Skylights
Check the general condition, security
and that the sealing has not deteriorated.
Mouldings and trims
Check the security of fixings. Check
the seals have not deteriorated.
Flue terminals and air vents
Make sure that these are not blocked.
Check the security of the fixings.
Check the seals have not deteriorated.
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