Campervan FAQs.

Welcome to our FAQs. Here you can browse through a range of topics relating to new vans, technology and about us. You can get started by searching for your answers, or by reading some of our most commonly asked questions below.
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What do you check during a habitation check?
  • Check of 12v electrical system
  • Check ventilation system
  • Check fire safety equipment (visual inspection)
  • Check of 240v electrical system
  • Check of the water system
  • Check of the gas system including leak test
  • Check of bodywork
  • Check of alloy wheels including pressures and torque
What should my tyre pressure be?

This can vary depending on the size of the wheels you have. Please see the typically recommended tyre pressures for specific wheel sizes below:

  • 205/65 R16C 103/101 T – 4.2 Bar / 61psi
  • 215/65 R16C 102/101T – 3.5 Bar / 51psi
  • 235/60 R16 104T – 3.1 Bar / 45psi
  • 215/60 R17C 104/102T M&S – 4.0 bar / 58psi
  • 235/55 R17C 103T – 4.0Bar / 48psi
  • 255/45 R18 103T – 3.0 Bar / 44psi
  • 275/40 R20 106W XL – 3.1Bar / 45psi
How to check my coolant level?

Identify the coolant bottle in your engine bay and top up as necessary, the minimum and maximum mark is identified on the coolant bottle. If you don’t have access to engine specific coolant, you can temporarily top up your level using clean water. If you are unsure, please have this checked by a qualified person.

How do I know when I need a service?

Depending on the age of your van this may be displayed on the instrument cluster or you may need to look at the service book provided with your van, typically van services are due every 18,000 miles or every 2 years.

How do I check my oil level?

Remove the dipstick from the engine, clean it with a clean cloth. Reinsert the dipstick and identify the level mark. From minimum to maximum mark is 1 litre; please top up according to the correct oil for your van. This is normally 5w30, however, if unsure please refer to the owner’s manual or check with a suitably qualified person.

Can I retrospectively fit upgrades to my conversion?

You can fit almost any upgrades to your campervan within our workshop. This can include anything from sidebars, roof racks, bike racks, solar panels, tow bars, parking sensors, and suspension upgrades, to name a few. Contact our service department to find out more.

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