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Motorhome Habitation Service

    Have You Had Your Annual Habitation Test Done?

Habitation Service

Many people have never encountered the term “Motorhome Habitation Service” before, but it can also be know as a Habitation Test or an Motorhome Habitation Check which is due every 12 months.

What is a Habitation Service?

In simple terms, it's an equivalent to an MOT, but it is on the 'Home' element of your vehicle.

What is tested during a Habitation Service?

  • Electrical Systems (charging system / battery condition / lighting operating / RCD / electric step / 230v sockets / 12v sockets)
  • Gas Systems (hose age & condition / checked for gas leaks / gas appliances)
  • Ventilation (roof lights / other ventilation checked)
  • Water Systems (water pumps / waste water system / toilet operation)
  • Fire / Safety (smoke / carbon monoxide alarms tested / fire extinguisher / Fire blanket)
  • Bodywork (all locks & catches, doors & windows / addons such as TV systems, air con, bicycle racks, ladders etc. / delamination / fixtures & fittings / blinds & flyscreens)
  • Damp Test (damp test carried out, checking for water ingress)
The above are listed items are checked/inspected.  Call us for more information and servicing cost.
> Mechanical Service

EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report)

In addition to your annual habitation check it is now being recommended by the NCC and AWS that every 3 years your motorhome has a EICR. 

Some insurance companies and campsite are now starting to...  Read more>.

EICR Electrical Insulation Condition Report, EICR Test, for motorhomes and campervans

If your motorhome is still within its Manufactures Warranty Period

If your motorhome is within its manufactures warranty period it is vital that you only take your motorhome to a motorhome center that is approved by the manufacture of your motorhome.  Should you take your motorhome somewhere that is not approved by them, it will invalidate your warranty.


We are approved under the AWS scheme for the following motorhome manufactures during the motorhome's warranty period and there after:  Auto Sleeper, Auto Trail, Adria, Bailey, Benimar, Coachman, Hobby, Lunar, Mobilvetta, Rollerteam, Swift, Erwin Hymer Group UK Ltd including Elddis.

As an approved Swift Motorhome Centre and Workshop we are approved to work on all swift motorhomes during and after the warranty period.


If your motorhomes manufacture is not listed above, please call to check if we can work on the vehicle during it's warranty period, should your vehicle no longer be in the warranty period, we will be happy to assist.


All our technicians are National Caravan Council, Dometic, Whale and Swift trained, qualified and certificated.

Do you have a problem with your Motorhome or Appliance?
We have been in the garage industry for over 50 years.  If you are experience problems with your motorhome, habitation or mechanical, need a part or body repairs, call us now on 01708 556237.

FIND US AT:


WESTS

Wests Industrial Park

Todd Close

Off Lambs Lane North

Rainham

Essex

RM13 9XX


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