TRAILER & CARAVAN SERVICING

Stay adventure-ready with caravan and camper trailer servicing

Enjoy trouble-free touring and reduce your risk of breakdowns and nasty surprises while on the road.

 

We provide comprehensive and experienced servicing for all types and models of caravans, motorhomes, trailers, horse floats and 5th wheelers.

 

Your caravan services will be carried out by one of our experienced and qualified mechanics.

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Trailer & Caravan Servicing at MAKS

Full Inspection & Service

There are a lot of different systems in your van that all interact with each other. It takes an expert eye to pick issues early on.

 

Our "Check and Inspect" service gives you a full report on items that may be due for future maintenance.

  • Check and Inspect Services Include:

    ● Undercarriage - tyres, wheels, brakes, bearings, axles, suspension, hand brake.

    ● Chassis - rails, outriggers, cross-members, drawbar/A-frame, coupling.

    ● Jockey wheel / landing gear lubrication.

    ● Exterior signal lights.

    ● All moving components.

    ● Body - signs of damage or deterioration.

    ● Water Ingress - windows, door, skylight & vent seals. Body joins. Wheel arch joins.

    ● 240V System - circuit breaker/RCD operation.

    ● 12V System - battery condition, charging systems operational.

    ● LPG System - pressure tested for leaks.

    ● Fresh Water System - pressure tested for leaks, water tank mounting.

    ● Canvas wear.

    ● Gas struts.

    ● Grey/Black Water System - tested for leaks, water tank mounting.

    ● Lighting system.

    ● Appliances test.

    ● Furniture adjustment - latches, locks and stays.

    ● Road Test.

ANNUAL BRAKES & BEARING SERVICE

Damaged bearings can lead to catastrophic wheel failure. Brake wear can result in longer stopping distances or worse, no stopping at all!

 

The initial signs of chassis or coupling failure can be hard to spot, but left uncheck can create life-threatening on-road situations in an instant.

 

Let us complete a comprehensive undercarriage service that will prepare your van for your next 10,000 kms by servicing the wheels, bearings, brakes, axles, suspension and coupling components.

  • Services Include:

    1. BODY

    • Lube all Locks


    2. WHEELS & TYRES

    • Inspect Tread Wear

    • Inspect Rims for Dents

    • Adjust Tyre Pressure - Inc. Spare

    • Tighten Wheel Nuts


    3. WHEEL BEARINGS

    • Inspect bearings for Uneven Wear

    • Wash Bearings

    • Re-Pack Bearings with Grease

    • Replace Bearing Seals

    • Replace Split Pins


    4. BRAKES

    • Adjust Handbrake Travel

    • Adjust Brakes

    • Inspect Electric Brake Magnets for uneven wear

    • Inspect Brake Linings & Adjust

    • Test Brakes

    • Test Al-ko ESC 


    5. CHASSIS

    • Check Coupling Bolts

    • Check Suspension Mounts & Springs

    • Adjust Coupling

    • Oil Corner Jacks

    • Grease Jockey Wheel Clamp


    6. SUSPENSION

    Leaf Spring:

    • Check Suspension Mounts

    • Re-Grease Suspension Nipples

    • Tension U-Bolts to required Torque

    Independent Coil Spring:

    • Tension Pivot Bolts - 189Nm

    • Check Condition of Pivot bolts

    • Tension Shock Absorber Bolts - 122Nm

    • Check Condition of Shock Strap

    • Check Condition of Shock Absorber

    • Check Condition of Shock 

    Absorber Bushes

    • Check Condition of Aeon Spring Aid

    • Grease Control Arm Pivots

    • Check Tyres for Abnormal Wear

    • Adjust Toe In (If Required)

    • Visual Inspection of Control Arms

    • Visual Inspection for Suspension Chassis


    7. EXTERNAL WORKING LIGHTS

    • Test Indicators

    • Test Brake Lights

    • Test Taillights

    • Test Running / Clearance Lights

SERVICING ALL TYPES & MODELS OF CARAVANS

● Pop-tops & Expandas

● Motorhomes

● 5th Wheeler's

● Camp Trailers

● Slide-Ons

● Campervans

● Horse Floats

● Trailers

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