Hab check, yes or no?

[coliwogs]

I bought the motorhome just over 8 months ago now, It came with a damp and gas hab check which was already 2 months old so it is coming up soon for the year. Question is do I need to do this? Ive only done about 3000 miles in it, just had a full service and Mot last month, Is this like the MOT as a requirement or just a re selling factor? Could do without the hassle of it right now to be honest.

 

[Guigsy]

It's not a legal requirement.

My feeling is it's just a check that you can largely do with common sense. And it's mainly a way for dealers to keep you coming back and spending money to keep the guarantee valid. Which may not pay out anyway.

 

[Andy Norfolk]

I don't believe it's a legal requirement, but you should check whether your insurer requires it. You don't say if the vehicle has any warranty. If it does it will probably be a requirement of the warranty.

Not sure on the vehicles value but generally they are not cheap. So personally I always want to protect something that's cost me a chunk of money.

Minimally I would want the gas and electrics checked as an issue with them could cause a fire.

 

[Jim]

Have a read of this

Motorhome Habitation Check

Some say that Annual Motorhome Habitation Checks are an essential part of owning a motorhome. Others are not covinced,

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

 

[Phill D]

It is most certainly not a requirement other than if your warranty is still valid.

Remember it’s an inspection they don’t actually service anything.

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[hja]

We are. It particularly tech minded and whilst can do basic checks we get some reassurance from an annual hab check. But our van is just under four years old.

 

[steve69]

My Elddis is 14 years old and only ever done my own Hab checks using only my eyes & nose. So far so good.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

If your van has a warranty your bound to have one done at a 12 month interval to keep up the warranty or otherwise lose it. Even if your a month out on the required anniversary checks the dealer will renage on any warranty issues

 

[Apacheman]

I bought the motorhome just over 8 months ago now, It came with a damp and gas hab check which was already 2 months old so it is coming up soon for the year. Question is do I need to do this? Ive only done about 3000 miles in it, just had a full service and Mot last month, Is this like the MOT as a requirement or just a re selling factor? Could do without the hassle of it right now to be honest.

I get one done as needed for Autotrail warranty. As far as I can see they check for damp, a gas pressure check and Hab battery condition. Once out of warranty I won’t be rushing to spend £250+ a year on one.

 

[coliwogs]

No warranty left on this, only had 6 months. It coming up for 29 years old but only done just over 40000 miles. I’ll think I’ll hold of this check for now then lol thanks for all your advise

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[Mr porky]

Only if you need to keep up the damp warranty.

 

[Brocksford]

If there's a damp issue they will pick it up before you notice it (when it is worse).
At the place I used to use the guy would just rectify any minor defects found and would only make a modest charge. When you are using gas unless you are quite knowlegable you could be putting yourself at risk. You can find an authorised workshop that will charge far less than £250.

 

[Camper Sue]

I do have an annual habitation check. It's the thought of having grandchildren in my van and no knowledge of whether gas and electrics are safe.

 

[SVMC15]

Damp check for warranty.

In my limited experience I don't have much faith in the people who are 'qualified' to carry out checks or sort issues.

Had a small oven defect which should have been an hour job. I waited. After an hour the 'technician' came in to speak to the manager, apparently he was having big issues. Half hour later I thought I'd ask what the issues are! Was told there was a major gas leak in my van! Confused I asked why they came to that conclusion as I was using it yesterday...... I was asked how as I was using it as there was no gas getting to the oven! I say did he not check the manifold? I closed it knowing the oven work was being done! He hasn't started the job yet as he hasn't got any gas to the oven, so hasn't looked at the manifold!

Also a fridge issue which they couldn't fix, I fixed it myself.

My van has been inspected by me ever since.

 

[Ernesto]

Its a bit of a joke really isnt it. Manufacturer offers to fix problems for 3 years after manufacture date for “free” …but only if you pay a fee every year to the dealer, for them to check whether you need work doing.
Feels like an unfair terms and conditions …?