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specialist RV repairer.
Aside from the peace of mind
that comes with knowing a
job’s been done properly,
one of the greatest benefits
of using qualified and
registered repair centres,
such as Northern RV, is that
the work will be covered
under warranty. Frankly, if the
repairer does not warrant their
work, don’t use them.
Any gas or electrical work
4. ROOF HATCHES
Roof hatches can be difficult to will be accompanied with
get to if you do not have the
correct framework, such as a
scaffold, from which to work.
If installing new hatches,
cutting a hole of the correct
size is critical. If the opening
for the new hatch is too large,
you’ll have a patch job on your
hands and the potential for
leaks. A tight fit is crucial.
“The potential for large leaks
in the middle of your caravan
is the biggest risk for ill-fitted
Here’s a DIY job you can and
should do yourself: replacing
hatches,” Ian said.
spring coiled within. Before the
barrel can be removed from the
van, the pressure on this spring
must first be released.
“If it is not done in the correct
manner, then the coil will unwind
on you with great force and you
could lose a finger. I have seen
even experienced operators
end up with severe cuts from
these springs,” Ian said.
WHY SEE A SPECIALIST?
Yes, there are jobs you can
do yourself where there’s
little risk of further damage,
such as swapping over corner
stabilisers or perhaps replacing
window rubbers. But while
we don’t want to quash
the Aussie DIY spirit,
as you can see there
are plenty of good
reasons to use a
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the relevant certificate of
compliance.
Your insurance (and original
van warranty, if still applicable)
will remain valid, which is not
always the case when works
are done at home or by a mate.
A good repairer should also
be able to provide a firm quote
in advance, and give you a
timeframe for completion.
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