If you have a problem with your camper, caravan or motorhome, and need a caravan engineer? We can diagnose faults, and carry out repairs where needed.
Our mobile workshop is fully equipped, and carries a range of the most common spare parts for caravan repairs. Often we are able to fix the issue in a single visit. If not, we will make the van safe, organise the spares needed and come back at a later date to complete the repair (or arrange for the van to come to our base for repairs). We have a broad range of responsive suppliers and can usually obtain the manufacturer’s spare parts needed quickly.
We do not repair the following:
- Base vehicle mechanics for campers and motorhomes (i.e. chassis, engine, gearbox)
- Vans that are being used as your full-time home
- Campervans that are one-off DIY “self builds” and not built by an approved manufacturer
- Gas tanks situated under low-slung vans (e.g. VW Transporter) where a vehicle lift is needed to raise the vehicle
- Bodywork – sandwich panels and fibreglass/plastic mouldings
- Air conditioning systems
- Diesel heaters
- Gas appliances that have been tampered with by an individual who does not have a LPG gas qualification
- If a replacement appliance is required, we do not fit second hand gas appliances of any description
Electrical faults
We have the resources and specialist equipment to deal with most electrical faults, both 230V and 12V.
Where the equipment is obsolete and parts are no longer available we can remove it from the van, and arrange for a component based bench repair by an electrical engineer with a six month warranty.
Gas and Water
Our GAS SAFE registered caravan engineer is qualified to diagnose and rectify faults in the gas systems. Specialist tools allow us to carry out pressure tests, and find leaks. Our flue gas analyser will identify problems with quality of combustion.
We stock the majority of gas fittings, and most types of regulator on the van to give the best chance of a first time fix.
In similar fashion, we have the equipment and parts to resolve most water leaks. We stock a selection of commonly found taps and all types of water pump.
Appliances
Repairs to appliances tend to be more time consuming, nonetheless we are equipped to diagnose the issue and have access to the technical data needed. We have Truma diagnostic software to trouble-shoot problems with Combi boilers.
Often the appliance is removed from your van and then repaired on the workbench.
In some cases, specialist parts are needed, making this a process that takes several days.
We stock the most commonly failing parts for both Truma and ALDE heating systems.
Fridges, water heaters, space heaters and cookers can also be repaired if manufactured during the last 10-15 years. Carver Cascade water heaters are no longer repairable and replacement is the only option.
If you have a problem whilst on holiday in the Essex area, we may be able to come to you at the camp site (subject to availability and workload) and provide a permanent or temporary repair. If further work is needed and we are unable to complete this before you are scheduled to return home, we can recommend an associate from the MCEA or the Approved Workshop Scheme. The engineer picking up the referral will be able to take over and finish the work at your home address.
Details of engineers in your home area can be found at the Approved Workshops and MCEA websites.
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