Do Your Own Caravan or Motorhome Habitation Check

Stay Safe, Save Money!

AvKeith Shephard

Häftad, Engelska, 2021

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Whether it's a motorhome, a caravan or a self-built camper van, this essential book will enable leisure vehicle owners to carry out their own comprehensive habitation checks to ensure that the living area of their caravan or motorhome is safe for themselves and other occupants.Seasoned leisure vehicle owners, complete novices who are new to the world of caravans and motorhomes, or self-build enthusiasts planning to start work on their first project will find this book to be an invaluable guide and constant companion. Following the detailed, well-illustrated instructions will ensure that problems and potential problems are identified early, not only saving money and unnecessary inconvenience, but also providing essential information on how the different systems of a leisure vehicle function. Bearing in mind the cost of a professional habitation check, this book could save owners a lot of money!Compiled by a holder of the National Caravan Council (NCC) Motorhome Service Award, the book is divided into comprehensive sections, and covers checks and servicing advice on electrical systems, gas systems, water systems, test for water ingress (damp), ventilation, and much more … Be smart: stay safe and save money, by performing your own caravan or motorhome habitation check.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2021-03-15
Mått:139 x 195 x 5 mm
Vikt:142 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:64
Förlag:David & Charles
ISBN:9781787117310

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Mer om författaren

Keith lives in London, United Kingdom, and has been a leisure vehicle owner for over two decades.He loves to attend campervan and music festivals, and has designed and built his own specialist camper that allows him, his wife and dog to live off-grid with home comforts for many days.He was educated at Enfield Grammar School in Enfield, Greater London until the age of 16. After that he had a number of career changes (including working in a Pontins Holiday Park entertaining the guests!) until he eventually decided on a career in the automotive industry, and ended up running his own business for many years. He sold the business in 2018 and went into semi-retirement.With time on his hands and using previously gained experience maintaining his own leisure vehicles he decided to retrain and hence achieved the National Caravan Council (NCC) Motorhome Service Award in 2019.

Recensioner i media

It's easy to follow and an ideal book to pick up before you go - Auto Express --- With this book the leisure vehicle owner will get to know all about their leisure vehicle, all the more. - Caravan Cruise Ireland

Innehållsförteckning

1. What is a habitation check? Why do I need one?2. Tools needed - How much will they cost?3. Beginning the test.4. Order of service.5. The leisure battery - Testing, maintenance.6. The vehicle charging system - Testing.7. The mains electrical system - Checking the mains extension cable and hook-up point for resistance, RCD's and MCB's.8. The 12 volt system - Fuses, 12 volt control panel, 12 volt fridge operation.9. The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) system - The gas locker and components, heaters, water heaters, flame failure devices.10. Damp testing - testing, where to test, what do the results mean?11. Ventilation.12. Safety equipment - Fire extinguishers, gas detectors.13. The Water System and sanitary - Checking, Maintenance, cleaning.