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Q/ 1: How often do caravans need servicing?
A/: It's recommended annually.
How check your caravan tyres.
Q/ 2: When should you change your tyres?
A/: We do it every 3 years, in any case you should changed them after 5 years.

Watch this great series of caravan talk videos on caravan servicing.

Q/ 3: Can you help with draining the water system please?
A/: When you finish you last adventure for the year remove the drain plug or release lever and open all the taps including shower, as the van moves about as you journey home water will drain away.
Excellent instructional video for draining water system.
Q/ 4: How do I know if my battery is charging?
A: Undo one of the battery leads from the battery, plug in your mains lead switch charger on. If the charger is working your 12 volt lights are working.

Caravan batteries explained.
Q/ 5: Fridge on 12v will not freeze, what can I do?
A/: Your 12volt fridge will only work when the grey 12s plug is connected to towing vehicle with engine is running.

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Q/ 6: Whats the time table for changing water filter?
A/: Filters should last 30 days usage, we recommend you change it annually.
How to change a water filter.
Q/ 7: When buying a secondhand caravan, if it does not smell damp is it OK?
A/: All caravan walls are covered in non porous vinyl, which can trap the smell inside. So better be safe than sorry invest in a damp meter assessment or buy one it will be helpful for many years.
Video instruction on how to check a caravan for damp.
Q/ 8: Whats best battery care?
A/: Check electrolyte level should twice a year, all batteries should be charged for 24 hours at least every 30 days. Don't store battery on concrete floors, as lead in concrete drains power, store on wood.
All about batteries and how to care for them.
Q/ 9: Cascade 2 water heater not working on electric?
A/: Check the re-set button at the back of the tank it's accessed from within the bed box.

Q/ 10: Fan master fan blowing cold air?
A/: Again check the re-set button on the back of the unit, you will find it behind the fire on the left edge of the black cowling.

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