We had our 3rd annual habitation check done at Marquis today. When returning to collect the van, the guy doing the check was sporting a large gash on his head. While testing the leisure battery it exploded. It was heard all over the site. The battery remains were a plastic case and a pile of parts. He said that he didn't get covered in acid as it was 'dry'. We thought these were maintenance free!
It took them a good while to clear up the resultant mess in the locker and of course it cost for a replacement.
The purpose of posting here is to let everyone know that habitation checks are much more than testing for damp. We dread to think what could have resulted if this had gone bang while we were in the van, and possibly asleep!
No criticism of Marquis here. They were brilliant even spraying it with air freshner and leaving the windows open to get rid of the fumes etc. Actually felt awful that the guy was hurt.
It took them a good while to clear up the resultant mess in the locker and of course it cost for a replacement.
The purpose of posting here is to let everyone know that habitation checks are much more than testing for damp. We dread to think what could have resulted if this had gone bang while we were in the van, and possibly asleep!
No criticism of Marquis here. They were brilliant even spraying it with air freshner and leaving the windows open to get rid of the fumes etc. Actually felt awful that the guy was hurt.