Essential Spring Season Checks for Caravans

Prepare your holiday home with Ideal Caravans spring season guide

After successful winterisation, the start of the new holiday season is an exciting time! These essential start-of-season checks and preparation steps are critical to ensuring your static caravan or lodge is safe, operational, and comfortable. Please follow this checklist before your first stay. Remember, you can always book our expert Service Department for a professional check.

These checks are vital for your well-being and security:

• Alarms and Escapes: Ensure that the smoke alarm(s) and any other safety alarms in your holiday home are working correctly. Check that all designated means of escape (windows/doors) are operational.
• Securing Chains: Check that the securing chains are tight; adjust if necessary to ensure the home is stable.
• Door Locks: Lubricate all door locks to ensure smooth and secure entry.

If you performed your own drain down, pay extra attention to these steps:

• Water System Re-connect: When the holiday home water supply is turned back on, check all plumbing connections for leaks. Listen for continual hissing noises when the system has settled down, which may indicate a leak.
• Gas Appliance Checks: Check gas appliances and look for signs of wear:
  • Are flames discoloured (they should be blue)?
  • Are fire chalks heating evenly?
  • Is the gas hose connected to the gas bottles showing signs of age (cracking)?
• Expert Reference: Refer to our Gas Safety Checks resource for more detailed information.
• Exterior Panels: The exterior holiday home panels may be cleaned using mild detergent or soapy water. Avoid harsh chemicals that could damage the finish.

Book Our Professional Service and Safety Checks

Ensure your caravan is ready for the season with the assurance of professional service. Ideal Caravans offers certified, expert assistance:

• Professional Re-Connect: Let our team safely re-connect your water system, check for leaks, and ensure all systems are operational after the drain down.
• Gas Safe Checks: Schedule your annual Gas Safety Inspection with our dedicated Gas Safe registered engineers.

Contact Our Service Department

For service bookings or advice on preparing for the new season: