The Caravan Manual: A Guide to Servicing, Maintenance and Improvements

by JohnWickersham (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1993

  $4.20

  The author is an enthusiastic caravanner, a qualified service engineer and expert on DIY. This manual provides essential information on servicing & maintaining all types of caravans.'

• Used

  Hardcover
  1993

  $3.25

  More than 600,000 people in the UK own a touring caravan. This book shows caravaners how to repair and refurbish their vehicles, with illustrations and text used to describe maintenance tasks and repair work, along with presenting ideas for improving equipment and comfort. Contents include adapting a vehicle for towing, maintaining caravan chassis, running gear and brakes, repairing exterior bodywork, interior maintenance and improvements. Advice on how to enhance the facilities of the caravan, including installing and maintaining mains supply electricity, 12v electricity, fresh water supply, a waste water system as well as installing and servicing refrigerators, space heaters, water heaters, sink systems, ovens, grills and hobs is included as well as a useful list of contact addresses. Tips on buying a second-hand caravan and how to assess its age are also listed.

• New

  Hardcover
  2009

  $23.35

  First published in 1993 and having sold over 75,000 copies, this fourth edition of the Caravan Manual contains completely revised text and many new illustrations. As well as guidance on maintaining older caravans, it includes details about the very latest models. There's new information on caravan weights, the use of public weighbridges, and related legal issues, along with electronic and computerised wiring systems in cars. There are major updates to the chapters on chassis, running gear, body construction, gas and all electrical details. This essential manual describes all the vital maintenance tasks and repair work that keeps a caravan in tip-top condition.