Caravan & Motorhome Servicing

Total Mobile Mechanical Services provides caravan servicing, motorhome servicing and pre-trip inspections across Gladstone, Calliope and surrounding Central Queensland areas.

Caravans and RVs often spend extended periods parked between trips. Bearings, brakes, tyres, batteries, seals, wiring and suspension components can deteriorate during storage even when the caravan has travelled very few kilometres.

Routine servicing helps identify visible wear, maintenance requirements and developing faults before long-distance towing, remote travel or a planned holiday.

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Caravan Servicing & Maintenance

A caravan service is preventative maintenance. Its purpose is to inspect and maintain the accessible mechanical and automotive electrical systems before a breakdown or major failure occurs.

Depending on the caravan and service requested, checks may include:

Wheel-bearing condition and adjustment
Hub, seal and drum inspection
Brake condition and operation
Brake adjustment where applicable
Suspension and running-gear condition
Springs, bushes, shackles and mounting points
Coupling and jockey-wheel condition
Tyre condition, pressure and visible ageing
Wheel and wheel-stud inspection
Trailer plug and external lights
Breakaway-system operation where fitted
Battery and accessible charging-system checks
Visible wiring and connection concerns
Reporting of immediate and upcoming repairs

When the service identifies worn or failed mechanical components, repairs are completed through our CARAVAN MECHANICAL REPAIRS service.

Pre-Trip Caravan Inspections

A pre-trip inspection is useful before:

Long-distance towing
Remote or regional travel
School-holiday departures
A caravan’s first trip after extended storage
Travel after purchasing a used caravan
A trip where the service history is unknown
Towing after recent brake, bearing or electrical concerns

A pre-trip inspection can identify visible wear and maintenance concerns, but it cannot guarantee that no future fault will occur.

Customers buying a caravan rather than preparing one they already own should use our more detailed CARAVAN & MOTORHOME PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTIONS.

Motorhome Servicing Gladstone

Motorhomes require more than caravan running-gear checks because the vehicle’s engine, transmission, cooling system, brakes, steering and suspension also need ongoing maintenance.

Suitable motorhome base-vehicle servicing may include:

Engine oil and filter replacement
Petrol or diesel engine inspections
Cooling-system, belt and hose checks
Transmission and driveline inspections
Brake inspection and maintenance
Steering and suspension checks
Battery, starter and alternator testing
Diagnostic scanning where supported
Tyre and wheel-condition checks
Automotive air-conditioning inspection
Auxiliary battery and charging-system checks

The exact work depends on the motorhome’s base vehicle, size, access, age and fitted equipment.

Camper Trailer & Recreational Trailer Servicing

Camper trailers and recreational trailers may use many of the same bearings, brakes, suspension components, couplings and electrical connections as larger caravans.

Suitable servicing may include:

Wheel bearings and seals
Brakes and hubs
Leaf springs and suspension components
Couplings and jockey wheels
Tyres and wheels
Road lights and trailer plugs
Breakaway equipment where fitted
Battery and low-voltage charging checks

Caravan Electrical Checks During Servicing

Basic electrical checks can identify visible or accessible concerns, but intermittent charging and wiring faults may require dedicated testing under load.

Further diagnosis may be recommended when:

The caravan battery repeatedly goes flat
The battery does not charge while towing
The solar system produces low output
An Anderson plug becomes hot
Road lights operate intermittently
The breakaway system does not operate correctly
Fuses repeatedly fail
Electrical equipment resets under load

These faults are covered through our CARAVAN AUTO ELECTRICAL REPAIRS page.

Solar, Lithium & Touring-System Upgrades

Routine servicing may identify that an existing battery or charging system is unsuitable for the way the caravan is now being used. However, an upgrade should be planned separately rather than added to a service without assessing expected power use.

For LiFePO4 battery conversions, solar upgrades, DC-DC chargers, monitoring and off-grid system planning, visit CARAVAN SOLAR, LITHIUM & 12V UPGRADES.

Workshop & Mobile Caravan Servicing

Caravan servicing is normally completed through workshop facilities where the caravan can be safely lifted and the brakes, bearings and running gear can be properly accessed.

Suitable mobile caravan service or pre-trip assistance may be available where:

The caravan is safely parked
There is adequate level working space
The required inspection can be completed safely
The work does not require major dismantling
Technician availability permits attendance

Workshop servicing remains the preferred option for comprehensive bearing, brake and undercarriage work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you provide caravan servicing in Gladstone?

Yes. Caravan servicing is available for customers across Gladstone, Calliope and surrounding areas.

What does a caravan service include?

The scope depends on the caravan and service requested. It may include bearings, brakes, suspension, coupling components, tyres, road lights, breakaway equipment, batteries and visible charging-system checks.

How often should caravan wheel bearings be serviced?

The correct interval depends on the bearing design, manufacturer recommendations, kilometres, storage conditions, water exposure and previous service history. Unknown or overdue bearings should be inspected before long-distance travel.

Do you provide mobile caravan servicing near me?

Suitable mobile assistance may be available, but workshop servicing is generally preferred where the caravan needs lifting or the brakes and bearings require dismantling.

Do you service motorhomes?

Yes, where the motorhome’s base vehicle, size, access and service requirements suit our facilities.

Is a pre-trip inspection the same as a pre-purchase inspection?

No. A pre-trip inspection checks a caravan you already own before travel. A pre-purchase inspection is intended to help a buyer assess a used caravan or motorhome before committing to the purchase.

Can repairs be completed during the service?

Minor approved work may be completed where practical. Larger repairs, additional parts or work outside the agreed service scope will be discussed before proceeding.