GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #39 | Page 26

DIY DREAMS WHEN IT COMES TO RV SERVICING AND REPAIR, WHAT CAN YOU DO YOURSELF AND WHAT SHOULD YOU LEAVE TO THE PROS? No matter how enthusiastic you are, or how developed your DIY skills, there are some jobs that shouldn’t be tackled by the home handyman. And that includes certain caravan repairs and maintenance jobs. It should go without saying that unless you are a licensed gas fitter, you should not work on a caravan’s gas system beyond checking for leaks at connection points using a soapy spray. The same needs to be said about a caravan’s 240V electrical system. While regulations do not require specific qualifications to work on a 12V system, it’s a different story altogether when it comes to 240V. Are you not a licensed electrician? No? Then put down that screwdriver and back away from your caravan’s RCD. Unfortunately, common sense doesn’t always prevail so we’ve put together a list of service and repair items that we believe can and can’t be done by DIYers. But to be clear: if ever you are in any doubt, see a specialist. Your van cost way too much and brings way too much joy for you to damage it in an effort to save a few hundred dollars.