£120 for Habitation Service? (1 Viewer)

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We have our MH stored at Teesside Caravans and have a quote from them for £120 to carry out the Habitation Service which is due on our Rapido 983M A class.
We've never had to pay for one before so don't know if this a reasonable price or not.
How much have other Funsters paid recently?
Mike
 

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sounds reasonable to me, was paying that over 4 years ago. Maybe i should have a look around as well
 
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Our supplying dealer in Reading, Berkshire charges £216 excluding materials for a habitation service. I'm thinking of moving North before the service is due:ROFLMAO:

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If your going to a show P.M C.L.S or Ash and one of them will do it for you if they are going to be at the same show. Very reasonable price and job done properly.

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If your going to a show P.M C.L.S or Ash and one of them will do it for you if they are going to be at the same show. Very reasonable price and job done properly.

I can agree with the above especially Ash, he put our solar panel on at the Stratford show and did a first class job
 

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Mark from CLS did ours at Bosworth Water Trust last year and we were very pleased. It was around £125 in total and that included one or two small jobs. ::bigsmile:::bigsmile:::bigsmile:

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Buttons you dont need one for a few seats and a cupboard with a bucket and chuckit in:ROFLMAO:

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Like Buttons never had one in 25 years

In 25 years and a good 10 motor-homes (1 euro box and 9 RV's) I have never had a habitation check.

I do what I need to do myself and when i have the vehicle serviced I state what I need.

Bob
 

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Good price £120, go for it, we cant do it for that now

SERVICE CHARGES at Johns Cross
Motorhome Habitation service £155.00 + vat​
Mechanical service £145.00 + vat​
 
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I have just been quoted the same price from a local guy who does motorhomes and caravans, found him by accident on the net whist looking for something else.
Didn't know we had some one as close.::bigsmile:

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In 25 years and a good 10 motor-homes (1 euro box and 9 RV's) I have never had a habitation check.

I do what I need to do myself and when i have the vehicle serviced I state what I need.

Bob
Here here.......so what do you get for all this dosh. Does it include a full service of all your appliances and a PAT test, how about your air con, is that included.:Eeek:
 
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I paid £130 two weeks ago, the guy was MCEA approved and came and did the checks at my home saved me taking it back to the dealer. The check was necessary to keep manufacturers warranty alive but when I saw how thorough the checks were I was well impressed. I don't think it's much of a boast Bob that in 25 years you have done whatever was needed yourself, didn't you do a 400 mile round trip a month or two ago to get an alarm system looked at? You might counter that specialised kit was needed for the alarm system but do you have the kit to pressure test gas or damp checks or electrical equipment yourself. I would suggest that whilst you are having sevicing done you were paying for habitation checks anyway.
 

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I would think that a hab check would reveal a creeping damp problem long before you might discover it yourself and long before it might cause a serious problem. Well done Bob if you can do all that yourself but we're not so smart and do, occasionally, need help as, I suspect, others do on here. ::bigsmile:

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I would think that a hab check would reveal a creeping damp problem long before you might discover it yourself and long before it might cause a serious problem. Well done Bob if you can do all that yourself but we're not so smart and do, occasionally, need help as, I suspect, others do on here. ::bigsmile:

Ivy

Did I read on here a while ago that a habitation service is a completely different thing to a damp check and you have to make sure you ask for/and get both??

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No, the damp check is included within the hab check. Ours electrics, alarms, toilet and other things were checked. Well worth it in my opinion, but I won't have it done again until next year, that's a 2 year gap. ::bigsmile:

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I paid £130 two weeks ago, the guy was MCEA approved and came and did the checks at my home saved me taking it back to the dealer. The check was necessary to keep manufacturers warranty alive but when I saw how thorough the checks were I was well impressed. I don't think it's much of a boast Bob that in 25 years you have done whatever was needed yourself, didn't you do a 400 mile round trip a month or two ago to get an alarm system looked at? You might counter that specialised kit was needed for the alarm system but [HI]do you have the kit to pressure test gas or damp checks or electrical equipment yourself.[/HI] I would suggest that whilst you are having sevicing done you were paying for habitation checks anyway.
Not rocket science, not expensive..

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Not rocket science, not expensive..

There's not truly a lot of things that are rocket science except rocket science, but can the manometer you show pressure test to 50psi? Can the damp meter detect without piercing the inner fabric? can the multi meter do a drop test on your leisure battery? Kit that can do these functions does not come cheap but most importantly where do you obtain the documentation to authorise you to sign off a valid gas test?
 
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There's not truly a lot of things that are rocket science except rocket science, but can the manometer you show pressure test to 50psi? Can the damp meter detect without piercing the inner fabric? can the multi meter do a drop test on your leisure battery? Kit that can do these functions does not come cheap but most importantly where do you obtain the documentation to authorise you to sign off a valid gas test?
Contrary to what we are lead to believe Gooney, annual gas safety inspections are not a requirement for motorhomes or caravans or statics. Likewise with PAT testing or any of the other habitation checks. Warranty requirements are purely that.
 
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Nice to have peace of mind if you have kids or grand kids aboard though isn't it!!⚡

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Nice to have peace of mind if you have kids or grand kids aboard though isn't it!!⚡
You are being fed a load of nonsense. If you wish to believe it is up to you. It will give you no guarantee that a mouse wont eat into your gas pipework on your return from your habitation check. Constant monitoring is the only way that's what your senses are for. If you cant trust them, you could always fit a couple of isolating valves and a small pressure gauge. You could then check the system every night if you are a worrier. :Smile:
 
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Yes buttons, you will have to stop feeding me this nonsense, in my earlier career I was a time served mechanical fitter, I have the knowledge, capability and confidence to and indeed fitted a gas barbeque point to my motorhome, what I didn't have was the equipment to pressure test, not leak test, the gas system. Therefore I had no problem paying to have my gas system certified as safe. However this post is not about my knowledge, or yours, It's about a certain amount of flippancy that may indicate to less capable funsters that habitation checks are not important.
 

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My van is serviced every year :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:

And I do it my self :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:

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I bet you don't pay yourself, but buy yourself a "drink" for doing it..... That tea tastes good!
 
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Yes buttons, you will have to stop feeding me this nonsense, in my earlier career I was a time served mechanical fitter, I have the knowledge, capability and confidence to and indeed fitted a gas barbeque point to my motorhome, what I didn't have was the equipment to pressure test, not leak test, the gas system. Therefore I had no problem paying to have my gas system certified as safe. However this post is not about my knowledge, or yours, It's about a certain amount of flippancy that may indicate to less capable funsters that habitation checks are not important.
Disagree, I think all members will be aware that using gas can be hazardous if appropriate care is not taken, especially when replacing gas bottles. Members are being criticized for not having habitation checks, surely this is up to the individual.........

My view is that owners should be aware of the regulations with regard to gas regulations for motorhomes, especially unnecessary regular high pressure testing:ROFLMAO:. Have your system tested if you feel the need but it is not a statuary requirement

Here are a few notes from the C&CC common sense is far more important than regular high pressure system testing. See below
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Many of us are familiar with gas installations at home and the need to make sure they are checked regularly for safety by a qualified technician, registered with the Gas Safe Register (formerly CORGI). Doesn't apply to motorhomes why mention it.

There are no similar regulations for motorhome and caravan gas installations, but anyone who works on your unit should be properly trainedin the challenges of gas installations. However, many tent campers and others will use gas appliances that do not undergo regular safety checks, like barbecues, stoves, lamps and heaters, so you need to be sensible about using them. Make sure all connections are secure and never use an appliance that appears to be leaking.
LPG is heavier than air so a gas leak can lead to a puddle of gas in the floor and this, in turn, to a real risk of explosion. Never block the floor ventilators in your caravan or motorhome. This is especially important if you’re camping during a snowfall, when you need to check drifting snow has not built up by the vents. Both butane and propane are odourless but the producers add a strong unpleasant smell to them so leaks will be noticed.
The most dangerous time with gas appliances is probably when you are changing the cartridge or cylinder. Make sure you are familiar with the way the cartridge or cylinder fits on the appliance or regulator. Never change the fuel container inside your tent or inside a building. Do it outside and away from naked flames. If you think the appliance, cylinder or cartridge may be leaking, particularly if liquid gas starts to spray out, then get everyone away from the appliance until the container is empty and the gas has dispersed naturally. Dispose of empty gas containers with care. Never throw them on a fire because any gas residue inside could lead to an explosion.
You can find out more about gas appliances and safety from the Club’s Gas for Campers and Caravanners within our Data Sheets section.
 
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You will be doing 70 % of a annual service check every time you use the van :Smile:See att what is done mostly seeing / checking everything works --I have a pressure testing thing in the garage somewhere but it has been there for above 5 yrs :ROFLMAO: looked for it a couple of times but it must shift its self about :winky:I simply turn on and off my gas bottle (fitted gaslow gauge-(£20) leave for 20 mins if still green OK if red I got a leak ::bigsmile:
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I have real all that everyone has said.. I agree with some and do not agree with others. I said early in the thread I have never paid anyone to do a habitation check in 25 years. My leanings are with Buttons on this. Common sense is the answer.

Owning RV's we have LPG tanks that are fixed and we do not layabout with changing bottles. It is a work in progress in a way. I check things every time I use the RV.. Due to construction I do not have to worry about damp issues... (in this case it is an American thing)...

I had an electrical fault as we know at the time of my MOT when a wire mains wire was cut through by a sliding jack (cannot prove it but 99.9999% sure) .. so the mains failed in the RV. I had an electrician come in and check the system.. All OK.. Eddie of VanBitz found the offending wire and carried out repairs. The point is when you know something is wrong you sort it I do not wait a year to have a check.

I have so many alarms on the RV.. if something is wrong I know about it soon enough.

But as Buttons says there are no regulations for me to have a check done and I will spend my hard earned money as I think best and I am sorry that is not for a habitation check that to me (note I said to me) is a rip off.

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You will be doing 70 % of a annual service check every time you use the van :Smile:See att what is done mostly seeing / checking everything works --I have a pressure testing thing in the garage somewhere but it has been there for above 5 yrs :ROFLMAO: looked for it a couple of times but it must shift its self about :winky:I simply turn on and off my gas bottle (fitted gaslow gauge-(£20) leave for 20 mins if still green OK if red I got a leak ::bigsmile:
terry

Your obviously quite handy Terry, after all didn't you build your van yourself?, but you must admit judging by some of the posts on here there are lots of funster's that through no fault of their own and by their own admittance, are clueless about the workings and constructions of a motor home and therefore I reiterate it is wrong to trivialise the importance of a habitation check. Apart from the safety aspect of gas and electricity, the pre warning of any damp problems that could be very costly if left unattended.
 

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Having been in customer servicing of machinery there are those that know what they are doing, and those who think they know, and these are the worst. Have seen some dangerous things done by people who think they know, but common seance should have told them not to do what they have done. Far better to pay and know things are done correctly.

Or better still buy from someone like Johns Cross who give free hab checks for 5 years.

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