By William Coleman
It may be freezing cold at the moment and the hot season may seem like its a very long way away, but before you know it the 2018 touring season will be upon us. So now may be a great time to start planning your 2018 service to beat the Spring/Summer rush and Salop Leisure are here to assist.
As a touring vehicle owner you want to make sure that when you head off on your adventure you do not face any unexpected mechanical issues with your van, motorhome or any of the internal fixtures and fittings. The award winning Salop Leisure, who are based in Shrewsbury, Machynlleth and Southport, stress the importance of putting your tourer through a series of safety checks before heading on your holidays. This is so much more important to do if you have stored the vehicle away during the winter months.
Salop’s Approved Workshops in Shrewsbury have been firing on all cylinders to service touring caravans in the run up to March 1st, which as I am sure you already know is the traditional date that most caravan parks open for the new season.
“We are concerned that some people put away their touring caravan in the winter and then expect to hitch it up to the back of their car in March without carrying out basic safety checks,” said Salop Leisure’s after sales manager Viv Jones.
“They often don’t give their caravans a thought until the day before they want to use it. Our advice is to start preparing for your caravan holiday well in advance.”
Over the years, the company has come across a range of common problems relating to the storage of touring caravans, including birds nesting in the wheel hub or towing hitch and spiders and other insects blocking gas and water pipes.
The tyres of a touring vehicle can also become quite unsafe if they are put under specific pressure due to the storage time during the winter. A caravans tyres may not wear down the same way a cars does but cracks can sometimes appear between the treads which can cause significant problems when towing.
Another frequent problem is the owner forgetting to change the caravan numberplate when he or she changes their car.
“They give so much pleasure to families but it’s essential that touring caravans are serviced every year before they are used,” said Mr Jones. “We service thousands of caravans at our Shrewsbury sales centre, which is open seven days a week and our staff are always on hand to offer advice.”
Anyone needing advice about the servicing of their touring caravan or motorhome can contact Salop Leisure’s service team on Tel: 01743 282400.
So make sure you do as much prep, if not more, as when you preparing to store your motorhome or caravan as the cold months approached.
And do not forget to take part in Salop Leisure Valentines Competition. You can also enter the competition via our Facebook Page.
