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12Aug
EICR safety check

230v PIR EICR Top Tips

CategoriesCampervan Service Caravan Service Motorhome Service

The Periodic Inspection Report (PIR) is a specific set of tests completed on the 230v (mains electric) system within your leisure vehicle (caravan, motorhome, campervan), by a trained / competent person. Once completed a Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is issued, in this article we refer to this service as the PIR EICR 230v safety check. The PIR EICR 230v safety check is standard, industry wide, and includes a series of tests / checks of the 230v mains electrical wiring, switches and appliances within your caravan, motorhome or campervan. The repeat time period for a caravan, motorhome or campervan is […]

10Feb
Damp repairs

How to avoid DAMP in your Caravan or Motorhome!

CategoriesCaravan Damp Repairs Caravan Service Motorhome Damp Repairs Motorhome Service

Nobody wants to come back to their Caravan or Motorhome after the winter break to see a damp patch. Although it is hard to identify when water ingress is happening, we have some helpful tips to prevent damp in your vehicle. How does damp occur in my Caravan or Motorhome? The three stages of damp to be aware of: This is caused by damp air being trapped in a cupboard or room. The visual effects are mould on the walls or inside cupboards. This is the main cause of Damp! Potentially coming from sealant failure, for example sealant cracking around […]

30Sep
MOT at Bristol Caravans

Does my motorhome need an MOT?

CategoriesCampervan Service Motorhome Service

Here at Bristol Caravans, we book your Motorhome or Camper van’s MOT with the additional charge for collection and delivery. Before completing your MOT, our technicians complete a visual pre-check including all exterior lights. What is an MOT? An MOT (Ministry of Transport) is a test to check the general health of your Motorhome. Although your Motorhome may seem in working order, it must meet the DVSA’s legal safety and environmental standards. The MOT must be carried out by a vehicle technician with an MOT qualification, and they must be in possession of specific testing equipment. What will be checked […]

26Feb
Electrical Safety Check

Caravan Electrial Safety Check

CategoriesCampervan Service Caravan Service Motorhome Service

EICR Safety Test – What every owner should know! The electrical installation condition report (EiCR) identifies damage, deterioration and defects which may cause danger within your Caravan, Motorhome or Camper van. It is a safety check of the 230v mains electrical wiring, switches, and appliances in your Caravan, Motorhome or Camper van. Bristol Caravans are trained, qualified and have the correct kit to complete this important safety check. What is included in a EiCR? The testing process involves the wiring and accessories undergoing several, and rigorous, electrical tests using: Problems discovered during the inspection and test can be remedied, or recommendations given to […]

Mains electic tripping at the post, why?

CategoriesCaravan Maintenance Caravan Service Motorhome Maintenance Motorhome Service

Overloading your Caravan / Motorhomes Electrics?  If your Mains electic is tripping at the post, and you are wonder why? There are two common causes that trip my electrics,1. Overloading – MCB Trips2. An Earth Fault – RCD Trips If you think you have a fault with your 230v system, consider an EICR test, it is a sefty test and will give you a written report on the sfety of your caravan, motorhome or campervan. Here is some more info on EICR. The last thing you want to do on holiday is trip your electrics, and potentially your neighbours! To […]

26Feb
Brake fluid replacement at Bristol Caravans

Brake Fluid Replacement, What, Where, How, When

CategoriesCampervan Maintenance Motorhome Maintenance Motorhome Service

Automotive experts agree that Brake Fluid should be changed regularly as a part of normal routine service. Not all manufacturers mention Brake Fluid in their scheduled maintenance recommendations, those that do, recommend fresh Brake Fluid approximately every 2 years or 24,000 miles, your motorhome probably cover less than 12,000 miles per year, so when was the last time your motorhome benefitted from some new Brake Fluid? The tech bit… Brake Fluid is a safety-critical subject, how important are the people onboard your vehicle? Most people don’t know why Brake Fluid should be changed, well Brake Fluid is hygroscopic, which means […]

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