steve hill Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 I know it seems obvious, but having travelled all over Europe in basically just one van, people should be aware that things can and do go seriously wrong with vans, what ever the age/mileage and sometimes it can be a real problem to get them fixed. It is better to know the basics of both the main vehicle and the caravan parts. I made a list of the main items I could remember having to fix myself or got fixed over the last 25 years. When they don't speak English and you are miles from home, possibly on a beach off road, it helps. Here is my partial list to try make a point. Van Spares Replacement Issues and where fixed 1st van Fiat Ducato from new for 20 years (180,000) In UK Main engine shaft bearing seal to gearbox/clutch, leak Wishbones causing knocking 2 front sub frames rotted Worn out alternator All wheel bearings, some twice Third gear synchromesh never fixed due to high cost. All brake pipes some twice Welding for body/chassis rot twice Caravan side Fridge 12V heater Fridge mains heater Fridge burner Damp leaks Blown Air Fan Toilet pump Whole toilet cassette Carver boiler hot water electric circuits twice Carver boiler gas assembly Carver boiler case went whilst abroad In Poland Fifth gear In Canaries Fuel tank (rotted hole) (Not Available anymore bodged later replaced in UK) Steering pipes (Not Available anymore had made) Radiator (rotted)(Not Available anymore got from scrap yard later replaced in UK) In Portugal 2 Shock absorbers In Spain 2 Tyres cracked Xmas day almost blown (new tyres defective) Caravan side in Europe Water pumps and pressure switches x 4 2nd Van Fiat Ducato bought 17000 miles now up to 23000miles had 1year In Canaries Sensors then DPF Disc Rotors and pads on front, missed on a service In UK Rear leaf spring bearings Caravan side Gas Regulator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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