operate properly. Ensure that the
doors are securely shut
when latched.
Safety: Check that any device to
hold door closed can be operated
from both sides of the door to
enable it to be opened in
an emergency.
5. Chassis or Under-body
Attachments
Corner steadies: Check that the
attachments to the chassis are
reliable. Make sure that the steadies
work smoothly and do not wobble
when in extended position.
Lubricate the screws.
Folding step: Check the step
pivots for satisfactory operation or
signs of wear. Check that the
retaining mechanisms holds the step
securely when closed. If a warning
light is fitted, check that the switch
is working.
Under-floor water tank
mountings: Check that the
mounting frames are fixed securely
to the body. Check that any tank
release fastenings are free from rust
and corrosion and they operate
smoothly. If necessary, remove rust
with a wire brush, treat with a
rust inhibiting solution and
lubricate joints.
Spare wheel: Remove spare wheel
and check for damage. Check tyre
pressure. Check that the mounting
is securely attached to the body.
Check for satisfactory spare
wheel retention.
Wheelboxes: Check for damage,
corrosion, water seepage, or signs
of tyre rubbing.
6. Attachments to Body
Exterior
Roof lights: Check the general
condition, security and that the
sealing has not deteriorated.
Roofracks and ladders: Check
general condition and that they are
securely attached to the body.
Check roof for signs of damage
around the rack.
Mouldings and trims: Check the
security of fixings. Check the seals
have not deteriorated.
Flue terminals and air vents:
Make sure that these are not
blocked. Check the security of the
fixings. Check the seals have not
deteriorated.
7. Internal
Body seepage: Examine for signs
of moisture staining in areas under
windows, sides of roof and in
corners which might indicate water
18. ANNUAL CHECK LIST
