All Makes Caravan Services Ltd (AMCS)

If you thinking of having a solar panel installed on your Caravan or Motorhome we have limited stocks of our 120W Solar Kits available fully installed in the east midlands at just £349.99 with 5 year Warranty as standard.

Once fitted our solar kit offers outstanding performance and great value for money. With this 120 Watt solar power kit you could expect to generate around 34 amps per day during the summer months supplementing the 12V leisure battery power in your caravan or motorhome.

Solar Panel Specifications

• Maximum Power (Pmax): 120W
• Maximum Power Current (Ipm): 6.8A
• Maximum Power Voltage (Vpm): 17.6V
• Short Circuit Current (Isc): 7.08A
• Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 21.7V
• Norminal Operating Cell Temp. (NOCT): -45 to 80°C
• Maximum System Voltage: DC1000V
• Maximum Series Fuse: 9A
• Size: 1179mm x 664mm x 35mm
• Weight: 9.2kg

Kit Features

• 1 x 120W 12V Solar Panels Monocrystalline
• 1 x Dual Battery Controller 10A – 12V
• 1 x 6m Extension Cable & Connectors
• 1 x Set 6 Corner & Side Mounts- White or Black
• 1 x ABS Cable Entry Cover

Solar Performance Guarantee

• 5 Years Manufacturers Warranty
• 10 Years Warranty 90% Power Output
• 20 Years Warranty 80% Power Output

We have limited stocks at this price please call for availability or contact us through our website at www.allmakescaravans.co.uk

Recently I have had a number of customers with a nearly new bailey caravan bought 1 or 2 years old contact me to service the caravan. On checking the Warranty Terms and conditions from Bailey please understand that the 10 year water ingress warranty only applies to the 1st owner only and in certain circumstances is only 10 years on correct registration.

2nd owners still benefit from 6 years water ingress protection as long as owner transfer is performed as per the terms and conditions as follows.

Extract from Bailey as follows:-

“The unexpired term of the Warranty Cover on your vehicle may only be assigned, transferred or novated to subsequent owners with Bailey’s consent (not to be unreasonably withheld) and on payment to Bailey of a transfer fee of £35. Transfer can only be made within the first three (3) months of subsequent ownership and full documentary evidence that the vehicle has been serviced annually must be provided at the time of assignment in accordance with the terms and conditions detailed in our full warranty Terms & Conditions.

Of course your supplying dealer should reregister your caravan for you but please check and be aware if you buy privately.

For Bailey Caravans Warranty Statement download here

Bailey Alutech Warranty 2015

Following on from our post at the weekend today we returned to reseal the loose window rail on a Sterling Europa Moonstone. See Pictures and Process Below.

Remember if you have noticed an issue on your caravan around the front window rail please get in touch via www.allmakescaravans.co.uk

Job Complete, for further information on Caravan or Motorhome repairs visit www.allmakescaravans.co.uk/caravan-repair-derbyshire.php

 

Saturday morning service on a 2004 Stirling Europa Moonstone. A Caravan in fantastic condition with full service history.

Initial checks of the external bodywork showed a loose window rail allowing water to run inside the caravan behind the wallboard, the only tell tale sign as staining to the front inside shelf below the windows.

Checking is easy, open the front side windows fully and give the rail a wiggle, if it moves at all the seal is damaged and will need renewing, an easy inexpensive job if caught early. See the photos below

If your worried about the rail after this quick test give us a call and we will come and check it free and quote if rectification needed see more at www.allmakescaravans.co.uk

 

Busy day today, a Full Service on an Adria Adora 532UK One of my favourite Caravans, Great Layout & Very Well Built!

 

The afternoon was taken up replacing an existing towbar on a 2003 Jeep Cherokee to make sure that all complied with the latest Jeep Safety Recall concerning fuel tank ruptures during an accident. The old Towbar was removed and replaced with a new Towtrust recall compliant one, added bonus with the new towbar, its over half the weight of the old one. Finished off with completely new 13pin electrics & smart relay all ready for holidays next weekend.

For further information on all our services please visit www.allmakescaravans.co.uk

Fridge & Fridge Freezer repairs can be tricky especially if they are gas related, lots of things to check and confirm so don’t leave it to chance.

When trying to work out what is happening when your fridge is operating requires examination of all parts and the last thing you need is guesswork.

Today we were looking at a Dometic fridge freezer in a Burstner motorhome. The 2nd call out to the fridge, on the 1st the gas was not lighting, after this was fixed cooling problems appeared.

At AMCS we use technology to test all component parts of the fridge, Clamp Meter to check the 240V & 12V Electrics, A Kane meter for Gas Tightness, Pressure Flow confirmation, Gas burner ratio & Temperature readings at the rear of the fridge. In addition a RC24 data logger is used to confirm temperatures in the fridge and freezer.

Replacement of the Gas Burner jet sorted this fault and customer now has ice in the freezer.

Photos of the equipment used follow.

Don’t Leave it to chance if you have a problem with your Caravan or Motorhome fridge see www.allmakescaravans.co.uk for more information

Temperature reading are poor across the matrix. Gas burner jet replaced and burner cleaned.

Customer called tonight to say Ice tray is frozen in the freezer. Hopefully a good sign for his weekend away

http://www.allmakescaravans.co.uk/caravan-repair-derbyshire.php

Ensuring your caravan is safe is a big responsibility. Attached to this post as a document from AL-KO who produce caravan chassis & running gear for many manufacturers in the UK (Swift, Lunar, Coachman, Bailey) & Many More.

All the items covered in the document are checked and adjusted as part of a full annual service from a NCC approved workshop, but please have a read as simple pre tow checks on your stabiliser, weights, load setup etc can make sure you have a safe and uneventful journey. Its recommended that all adjustments and periodic maintenance be performed by an approved service centre NCC or ALKO, even so this is worth a read.

For more information on Annual Servicing of your caravan visit www.allmakescaravans.co.uk

Click on the link below to download you will need above acrobat reader free from www.adobe.com to read it.

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Progress today, The Avondale Eagle is now dry and boarding & Rebuild of the bedroom area is now complete, just a few finger marks to clean up!

 

All Boarding Complete

 

Reinstalling Bed Cupboards

 

Curtains Windows Blinds ETC Back IN

 

Bed is almost There

 

Bedroom Complete 1

 

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Last job of the day, a replacement window on a 1999 Abbey Vogue. Window was storm damaged and a new replacement was not available. So a remanufactured New window was installed. Not a bad match at all can you see which one was replaced?

If you have problems with your windows give us a call of visit www.allmakescaravans.co.uk and check out the repairs page for further information

Mr & Mrs E has a leaky water heater due to frost damage.

Due to age the heater drain valve had become blocked, and water was left in the boiler in the recent cold snap in the Peak District.

Leaking Malaga Water Heater

You can see the corrosion on the gas valve and the white marks showing water path in 1 of the 5 leaks present.

Heater Removed & Gas Pipe Sealed & Caravan Gas Tested.

Area Prepared for New Propex 240V Heater.

New Heater In Position.

New Heater all connected up to the water system Thankfully no leaks!

240V connected – Connectors secured.

New heater installed & tested. These are a great little mains only water heater with temperature adjustment and a very neat dial that show the water heating up.