Caravan repairs: A Guide

Friday, 07 May 2010 08:36

Just like other vehicles, caravans can get damaged and need repairing. This may be external damage caused by other drivers (or that concrete post you thought you were clear of!) or internal wear and tear from simply using the caravan regularly.

Not only will damage look unsightly, but it will also reduce the value of it if you are looking to sell your caravan in the future.

There are a large number of potential areas that may become damaged and need repair, both inside and outside of your caravan.

Here are some of the main things that may need attention:

Interior

1.   Odour Removal
2.   Carpet burn repair
3.   Door card repair
4.   B Pillar trims
5.   Headlining
6.   Dashboard
7.   Centre console
8.   Leather upholstery and trim
9.   Vinyl upholstery or trim
10.  Velour upholstery or trim
11.  Re-colouring on sunfaded interiors
12.  Stain & spillage re-colouring

Exterior

1.   Wing mirrors
2.   Paint work scratches & scuffs
3.   Painted bumpers
4.   Textured bumpers
5.   Hi-impact bumper repair (splits)
6.   Textured mouldings
7.   Alloy wheel repair

One good option is to find a caravan repair centre or bodyshop that offers SMART Repairs. SMART stands for ‘Small to Medium Area Repair Technology’ and trained professionals use a range of specific products to carry out the repairs easily.

As a result these are often cheaper than traditional repair methods.

Another option obviously is to carry out the repairs yourself. This will depend largely on the extent of the damage and also your confidence.

A number of the products used by SMART repair professionals are widely available in motor accessory shops, so you can buy them and carry out the repairs.