- Height of Van – put sticker on vehicle dashboard or rear view mirror. This helps to remind you when you’re about to go under a low bridge that you might just not make it.
- Anodes – most common hot water systems require the sacrificial anode replaced every 6-12 months. Many people are not aware, and failing to replace anode causes hot water system to rust, deteriorate and then leak with potentially major consequences for other parts of your van..
- Mechanical – get a trusted service provider to inspect all mechanical parts of your van – brakes, bearing, suspension. The major shortfall we see is from people who have had a van “serviced” prior to sale, and all that has been done is new grease has simply pushed in over the top of old grease. This is a recipe for disaster.
- Sealants / Leaks – inspection for leaks on all joins, fitting and roof.
- Vehicle Wiring – ensure your trailer plug wiring matches that of the van. Note that running fridge power and battery charge lines through a 7-pin plug or 12-pin plug are woefully under specified and you won’t get good results. For those jobs you need dedicated lines run through Andersen plug type connectors which handle larger diameter cable.
- Brake Controller – ensure you have a suitable brake controller installed in your vehicle.
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