Caravan Chassis Service & Running Gear Inspection
Our chassis service focuses on the running gear and mechanical components of your caravan, ensuring it remains safe, stable and reliable while towing.
We thoroughly inspect brakes, suspension, hubs, wheel bearings, hitch assemblies, lights and towing components to identify wear or faults before they become serious issues.
Regular chassis servicing helps improve safety, extend component life and give you complete confidence on the road.
What’s Included in a Chassis Service
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Coupling head & safety catch for wear (lubricate if required)
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Check and clean pads on ball acting stabiliser
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Condition & routing of breakaway cable & clips
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Operation of over run piston & lubricate
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Jockey wheel clean & lubricate
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Operation of handbrake & lubricate
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Brake rods, cables & supports
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Remove wheels & check tyres for wear, damage, age & pressure
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Test operation of the road lights
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Remove brake drums & check bearings, seals & linings (clean & lubricate)
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Replace drums with new split pins or one shot nuts & torque to manufacturers settings
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Adjust brakes at drum & check free play in the linkages & at handbrake
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Condition & security of chassis & attachment to body
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Operation of suspension assemblies
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Corner steadies operation (& lubricate)
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Spare wheel carrier & folding step for operation & lubricate
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Inspect 12N, 12S or 13 pin cables and plugs
When Do I Need a Chassis Service?
A chassis service is recommended annually or before long journeys, especially if you regularly tow your caravan. It is also ideal if your habitation service has already been completed but you want to ensure the running gear is road-safe.