Caravan Chassis & Running Gear Service

A chassis service focuses on all the critical safety and towing components underneath your caravan. This includes the braking system, bearings, wheels, tyres, suspension, the hitch and stabiliser, all external running gear, and your road lights.

A chassis check is ideal if your caravan lives on a seasonal pitch and you only need the towing side inspected, or if you want to split your servicing across the year.

What’s Included in a Chassis & Running Gear Service

A chassis service covers all safety-critical components involved in towing and road use. Below is a full list of the checks included.

Braking System

Brake shoes, drums and linkages checked
Brake adjustment
Handbrake mechanism operation
Overrun device condition (drawbar)

Wheels, Tyres & Bearings

Wheel bearings checked
Wheel and rim condition
Tyre condition, age, tread and pressures
Spare wheel & carrier
Wheel bolt torque recorded

Suspension & Axle

Axle visual inspection
Suspension components checked
Shock absorbers (if fitted)

Hitch, Coupling & Stabiliser

Coupling head wear and condition
Stabiliser pads checked
Breakaway cable and attachment point
Jockey wheel operation
Corner steadies operation

Road Lights & Electrics

Full road light check
Indicators, brakes, markers and reflectors
13-pin / 7-pin plug & cable condition

Chassis & Underbody Condition

Chassis frame visual check
Underside inspection for any wear or corrosion
General structure and fixings checked