Pre-Purchase Inspection

TCM Caravan & Motorhome Service Centre pre-purchase inspections of leisure accommodation vehicles that will provide you with a report on the condition of the caravan or the habitation section of a motorhome that you are considering buying.

There are 3 levels of ‘inspection’ available: Bronze Service, Silver Service, Gold Service.

Bronze Service

Our Bronze Service is a basic inspection of roadworthiness, aimed at establishing if the caravan can be towed away, should you decide to purchase it. The following areas will be inspected with a report on the points shown:

Parking brake:

• Overrun actuation and recoil
• Jockey Wheel security
• Safety latch / catch on coupling
• Emergency breaking system (breakaway cable)
• Raise caravan/ motorhome to check condition, age and suitability of tyres
• Check wheels freely rotate and that bearings are not noisy
• Wheel bolt torque settings12n lights and reflectors
• Check all doors, windows and hatches close securely
• Check all other body parts and attachments are secure

Silver Service

Parking brake:

• Overrun actuation and recoil
• Jockey Wheel security
• Safety latch / catch on coupling
• Emergency breaking system (breakaway cable)
• Raise caravan/ motorhome to check condition, age and suitability of tyres
• Check wheels freely rotate and that bearings are not noisy
• Wheel bolt torque settings
• 12n lights and reflectors
• Check all doors, windows and hatches close securely
• Check all other body parts and attachments are secure

Gas System Checks: Gas tightness test in accordance with UKLPG guidance 14; Check security of gas bottle straps.

Electrical 240v: Hook up unit and mechanical test at RCD electrical safety trip switch.

Body shell and floor: Damp test noting down any adverse readings on check sheet report; Check for floor delamination.

12 Volt: Check charging circuit.

Gold Level 

Parking brake:

• Overrun actuation and recoil
• Jockey Wheel security
• Safety latch / catch on coupling
• Emergency breaking system (breakaway cable)
• Raise caravan/ motorhome to check condition, age and suitability of tyres
• Check wheels freely rotate and that bearings are not noisy
• Wheel bolt torque settings
• 12n lights and reflectors
• Check all doors, windows and hatches close securely
• Check all other body parts and attachments are secure
• Issue a general condition statement
• Offer estimate for repairs needed to correct faults

Gas System:

• Gas tightness test in accordance with UK LPG guidance 14
• Check security of gas bottle straps
• Gas safety certificate

Electrical 240v:

• Hook up unit and mechanical test at RCD electrical safety trip switch
• Test all 240 volt sockets
• Test ampere functionality of 240v appliances
• Check earth bonding

Body shell and floor:

• Damp test
• Check for floor delamination
• Issue full damp inspection report

12 Volt:

• Check charging circuit
• Check 12v functionality and fridge

CriS registration check: A CriS registration check is optional on all levels of service. Obtain CriS and HPI clearance where necessary.

Disclaimer Statement:

An inspection report relates only to the condition of the caravan or motorhome at the time of completion of the inspection. Guarantee or warranty is not offered or implied in any way.