Motor Home Habitation Service

Habitation Servicing

You can think of a habitation service as being a motorhomes equivalent to an MOT for the aspects of your motorhome that are used for living such as LPG / Water / Electricity. These items can be a safety issue if not checked periodically.
The actual service isn’t mandatory in a legal fashion (at the moment) but it would be foolhardy to drive around in a vehicle that doesn’t have an annual habitation service due to the number of issues that could arise unchecked if not inspected.
Electrical safety issues could arise which could prove dangerous, LPG leaks could occur that could prove dangerous, water leaks / ingress could happen that could prove very expensive. So you can see it is worth peace mind if nothing else to pay out annually for a check to detect / prevent any issues arising.

The following none exhaustive list details some of the major steps undertaken during the service itself:-

• Electrical Systems (charging circuit operating correctly / battery condition / Lighting operating / RCD Checked / Electric Step checked / 230v Sockets checked / 12v sockets checked)
• Gas Systems (Hose age & condition checks / Gas Leak Check / Gas Appliances checked)
• Water Systems (Water pumps inspected & Maintenance / Waste water system checked / toilet operation checked)
• Ventilation (Roof lights inspected / Other ventilation sources)
• Fire / Safety (Smoke / Carbon Monoxide alarms tested / Fire Extinguisher checked / Fire Blanket check)
• Bodywork (All Locks & Catches inspected, Doors & Windows inspected / Add-ons such as Satellite systems, Air Con, Cycle Racks, Ladders etc. inspected / Delamination check / Fixtures & Fittings checked / Blinds & Flyscreens checked)
• Damp Test (Damp test carried checking for water ingress)
• Underbody visual inspection