Cost of Motorhome Habitation Checks

[Wildbill]

I only get the gas tested every year I don't need to be told the vans knakerd.
Bill

 

[Otter Spotter]

Caravan and Motorhome services Ltd Chard I believe is £130

 

[Leltel]

Paid £285 this year for habitation check at dealers. Going to see if they will just do the seal check next year.

 

[busby]

Never had a hab check on any caravan or motorhome since my first one in 1972..Mind you I have only actually bought two new vans in that time..All ways check my gas for leaks and change red gas pipes before due date...BUSBY.

 

[Plumb]

Might be worth mentioning in the article that readers might want to consider just instructing the dealer to carry out a damp check .Personally I don't like paying for someone to tell me everything is working.

I don't like paying for someone to tell me it's got damp ! It should be free when still under warranty.
£360 Dethleffs

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[mikebeaches]

Highbridge Caravans, Somerset, now charge £259 for a motorhome habitation service.

Highbridge Caravan Centre Ltd.

A wide selection of new & used caravans & motorhomes.

www.highbridgecaravans.co.uk

 

[SpeedyDux]

I had the first hab service done in 2018 and the only tangible benefit was they tightened hinge screws on a locker.

I could easily have done that myself and saved £250.

 

[L' Hobo]

I have never had a Hab test, never want a new van and refuse to buy one.

There is a Carbon Monoxide and smoke detector in the lounge, and I purchased an expensive, long-nosed, handheld gas detector and a long-pronged damp detector for getting into tight places and doing checks which I do once a year or more if needed.

Every year when I have my van MOTed, the tester allows me to half an hour to check everything underneath, while it's still over the pit.
I still have my old Heavy Diesel mechanic's ticket, not sure if that makes a difference?

 

[Beltie]

I was quote the attached by the Erwin Hymer on our B 778 PL. It did not include a damp check.

I had the check done by a local mobile guy which included a damp check for 180.00.

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That just confirms my view of Travelworld. I always get the impression that they think they are doing me a favour by being prepared to sell me a 'van.

Those prices are simply ridiculous and smack of arrogance and, in my view, reflect stunning contempt for their customers.

 

[WESTY66]

Not sure if we got crossed wires with my local dealer (you know who it is) I asked for a Black sticker damp check (Carthago thing, but not anymore) yes we’ll book you in, how much I asked……….


£750


She must have thought full hab check and major engine service

I didn’t do it

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[Odd-no-more]

I bought a second hand van from a major dealership and when I checked the second and third year warranty it was not worth the cost of the hab check. I am able to test the gas and electricity myself, so I bought a damp meter and do that too.

 

[GMLS]

That just confirms my view of Travelworld. I always get the impression that they think they are doing me a favour by being prepared to sell me a 'van.

Those prices are simply ridiculous and smack of arrogance and, in my view, reflect stunning contempt for their customers.

Aka Trouble World

 

[maison]

Our habitation check, including damp check, cost £182 and a few pence in August 2022.

 

[maison]

I was quote the attached by the Erwin Hymer on our B 778 PL. It did not include a damp check.

I had the check done by a local mobile guy which included a damp check for 180.00.

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[Pappy]

Carthago habitation and leak inspection service is £399inc vat and certificate, our premium mechanical service is £449inc vat.
I've booked in at Camper UK in January at these rates. I wasn't happy with the service I had last January for hab and mechanical servicing. I thought Camper UK have a good reputation and will do it well.

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[Plumb]

Don’t understand how motorhome manufacturers can make it compulsory to use a dealer listed by the manufacturer, but a car manufacturer cannot enforce the use of one of their dealers and customers can choose a dealer of their choice provided the work is carried out as per the manufacturer requirements?

 

[Wee Bold Davy]

We paid £218 at Vehicles 4 Leisure, North Wales in July

 

[SteveRallye]

The 1sr year it was due it was going to cost £250 at Marquies Preston. However because of covid and us needing to stay in M/H if going over we would have needed to take lots of stuff out ie cushions bedding etc. So we asked them for a list of local approved service engineers and got one within a few miles of us who comes out to do the service on our drive at £110 a time needless to say I cannot give you his details because he is so busy he cannot take anyone else on.

 

[the1andonly]

For the first 4 years my hab check was £200 at Simpsons required by Rapido warrenty. 5 years old coming up so ill do a damp check 2 months before end of warrenty and book in for another check if required.

 

[h1ghway1]

I have used Dave Newell since I bought Moho 6 years ago..

Servicing — Dave Newell LVS

www.davenewell.co.uk

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[Coop]

I use a mobile technician who attends our storage location (NCC Approved), he is friendly, professional and very thorough.
£140 for full habitation service and damp check.

 

[BillyKontiki]

Use a local mobile guy £200.00 Ncc. approved money for old rope.
Results downloaded to swift website, I wouldn’t bother but for the warranty.

 

[TheMachMan]

Damp test for our Carthago is £89 needed for the 5 year warranty with the dealer.
They wanted £299 for Hab, Gas & Damp test.

 

[Tombola]

Habcheck.com
£220 , very professional, come to you, and efficient.

 

[Keep Right On]

I'm writing a beginners article about Habitation checks. Whats the going rate for a check at the moment, dealers and independents? Cheers

Dethleffs Owners Club have a £299 inc the underseal spray with certain dealers and Reliance at Chichester as aan approved workshop. Quoted £650 by Travelworld for the same

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[Madcaravanner]

We use an Approved Workshop Mobile (Nationwide Caravan Services) based in Scunthorpe we are expecting to pay a little more this year has been £150 for YEARS
Ours is being done in 10 days will report then

 

[TheAleMan]

Our annual hab check comes to around 70 or 80 quid normally.

 

[Ingwe]

Our very thorough hab check came in at £165 last year. Due on the 30th of November.

 

[busby]

Habcheck.com
£220 , very professional, come to you, and efficient.

How much !!!! Money for nothing comes to mind,,BUSBY.

 

[zac]

If you want to maintain the warranty then ensure you get a damp check done by the authorised dealer. I have maintained our warranty for the last 5 years and if I hadn't then I would of got hit with a 10k bill this year for water ingress and them having to remove the heated flooring and relay with new. For the sake of £90 which is what we have been charged it's a no brainer. For us rapido don't recognise ncc approved. Only option for us was to travel the 200 mile back to the dealer which I have done religiously each year and glad I have.

Hab check last time checked was £350

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