Get a Habitation Check for Your Motorhome

Habitation Check

In addition to the servicing your motorhome should undergo at the recommended intervals, we strongly suggest that a Habitation check (HAB) be carried out as well. As part of being a one-stop shop for your motorhome needs, we carry out habitation checks for our customers, keeping them on the road in comfort and safety.

What does the habitation check cover?

Our in-depth checks and tests part of our habitation check at AMC include:

Electrics

Not only are lights, sockets, and circuit breakers tested, but checks also include items powered by electricity, such as the fridge, TV, and battery. In short, we can test 230 V mains electrics, your appliances, RCD operation, and 12 V electrics.

Gas Systems

Gas appliances can make life on the road cosy and convenient, but you must ensure that this system is maintained correctly. We check gas soundness, carry out appliance testing, and record safe carbon monoxide levels.

Water Systems

Leaks in your water system can cause a world of problems, both in everyday life in your motorhome and in terms of damp within your vehicle. We’ll make sure everything is watertight and working correctly.

Ventilation systems

In an enclosed environment, ventilation is very important, so we’ll be checking vents, windows, and skylights to ensure they open and close as they should and aren’t obstructed.

Fire Safety

We’ll check the function of your smoke and CO² alarms, to make sure they’re up to date and working, so that you’re alerted to any emergency as soon as possible.

Bodywork

Your home on the road needs to be safe and sturdy, so we’ll assess the bodywork, including windows, doors, blinds, and even the roof.

Full Damp Survey

The dreaded damp is the enemy of any motorhome owner, and annual habitation checks can identify and deal with damp problems before they become a bigger issue. We’ll carry out a full damp survey, ensuring we record the levels.

FAQs

What is a habitation check on a motorhome?
A motorhome habitation check concentrates on the living area of your vehicle, and is designed to keep arguably the most used part of your motorhome habitable.
For vehicles still under warranty, you may find that habitation checks are required to keep the warranty valid, so it’s even more important to adhere to the recommendations if this is the case.
Is a habitation check the same as a service?
No, the two are different and one cannot replace the other. A service looks at the mechanical components of the motorhome, a habitation check focuses on the living areas.
How often should a habitation check be carried out?
Ideally you wound want to carry out a habitation check at least once a year, but every two years is also fine. We do recommend to carry out an inspection of gas and electrics at least once a year.
Is a habitation check a legal requirement?
No, a habitation check is not a legal requirement. However, most insurance companies or warranties require you to complete habitation checks periodically.

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