Yearly checks

[Mr porky]

How important are the yearly checks.
I can see that my no damp guarantee would need a yearly check but after 1 year there is no other guarantee what’s the point.
Does it make a difference for resale,are you that bothered and are you only interested in the damp levels.
Just our Moho will be 1 year old next March and I would like opinions please.
Be nice.

 

[Brian and Jo]

How important are the yearly checks.
I can see that my no damp guarantee would need a yearly check but after 1 year there is no other guarantee what’s the point.
Does it make a difference for resale,are you that bothered and are you only interested in the damp levels.
Just our Moho will be 1 year old next March and I would like opinions please.
Be nice.

To some ,not very important at all,but to me it’s very important both from a reliability and a warranty point of view.I get a full habitation check and a full Vechicle service every rear and I believe that this minimises breakdowns and things going wrong.The way I look at is you spend a lot of money on your Motorhome so you have got to look after it.
If you had a static holiday home I’m sure you would spend money on it’s upkeep,to me it’s the same with your Motorhome.Money well spent in my eyes.
Brian & Jo

 

[Mr porky]

Vehicle service yes .very important. Damp check yes. But what’s the rest of the checks ?

 

[Mr porky]

It’s ok I’ve googled it. But still want opinions. Thanks

 

[Brian and Jo]

The gas system ,Alde heating ,the electrical system,the fridge and cooker .Most warranties insist on an annual habitation check to keep the warranty active .Im in no way a DIYer So definitely would not do it myself especially the gas system .For me it’s peace of mind.
Brian & Jo

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[BusyBuilder]

Gas checks most important, even if just for peace of mind.

 

[TerryL]

I get the habitation checks done at the same time as the annual service, even though there is no requirement for the former or need for the latter. We use our m/h quite a lot and as it is now starting to get on a bit I welcome the attention of an experienced technician who would probably spot something long before it actually fails. All my vehicles have a service at MoT time as well, even though the cars only do 1500 - 2000 miles per year.

For me, peace of mind.

 

[PhilandMena]

The checks during the warranty period are essential. After that don't bother unless you suspect you have a damp issue (which you can check yourself and that also applies to the gas system). IMO the only other time you would want a habitation check is if and when you are going to sell the motorhome. Over the years, Habitation checks have turned into a rip off with prices more than doubling in the last 5 years.

 

[RandallC]

Inclined to agree, BUT::::::: check the small print on your insurance policy. The insurer may require service and hab stamps annually.

 

[ctc]

Annual checks are vital! How else are they, the equivalent of tyre kickers, going to make a living?

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