Complete DIY Caravan Service, Brakes, Wheel Bearings
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- If you can change a tyre you should be able to complete your own caravan service at home, in a caravan park or even on an outback track. I take you through how i service my full off road Highline caravan in a comprehensive DIY guide. If you have any doubt, or lack any kind of mechanical skills it's best to have your brakes and wheel bearings serviced by a mechanic. The rest is a breeze.
Thanks Dennis. A very comprehensive video of all the preventative maintenance steps we should be doing more often than not. Really glad you showed the handbrake adjustment screw mechanism whilst the drum assembly was removed. Makes it a lot easier to understand what you're doing when adjusting it when it's been reassembled.
I guess the only thing better than packing bearings by hand is refilling a grease gun! 🙂
Thanks Anthony. It’s amazing how much difference a brake adjustment makes, not to mention the safety benefits and reduced workload on the tow vehicle.
Thank you so much .. your explanation of everything was so helpful for this first time caravan owner at 67 years young .. Bit nervous getting out there… cheers
Just do it Benny, you only live once mate :-)
Great comprehensive video. The only thing that I would add is to check the emergency breakaway switch for the brakes. This is often overlooked and I have had two fail to work when tested. Easy enough to check while the wheels are in the air by just pulling the emergency cable out then trying to turn the wheels.
Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.
Great tip Desparky, thanks for sharing
A very proffessional, comprehensive and thorough service. Well done and thank you for the hints and tips. One thing to note is that some vans have parrallel bearings and need to be replaced as a set. I had that on my last van and I was advised by the mechanic to do them all at once. Not sure if they were correct but did not have any problems. Thank you again for a great video.
Thank you for your kind worlds Garry. I also recommend changing all bearings at the the same same.
Denis
You're a very good presenter. Thanks for the video!
Great video thanks so much
@@rtarrant1 thanks Robert, glad you enjoyed.
Cheers
Denis
Best video I've seen on this. Great presentation. I just got our new (used) van service by a professional. Mobile service and he was only at our place for 45min. Reckons he did all the bearings and brake adjustments. $570. Not bad rates for a brain surgeon. Many years ago I used to do my own on all my old trailers and caravan and will go back to doing it so great to get tips from you.
Thanks Damian. Mmmmmm 45 minutes would hardly cover the time for a basic inspection let alone a complete service imo. I always carry spare bearings and seals when travelling as well as all all the tools for any situation.
Cheers
Denis
Unreal. Thanks for the vid. Best service vid I have seen.
Thanks Col 👍
Just about to do my first service on our van, this video has made it so much easier. Thanks for the excellent video.
Thanks Luke
You had me at … ‘Big Shed’ Mate 😃 great info, legendary stuff! 👍
Gotta love a big shed Ivan. Trying to talk the missus into another one. No luck so far 😂
Regarding the high cost Tetford cleaner. One inexpensive tip. Use dishwasher tablet. Dissolve in slightly warm water apply as needed wait and flush. Done 🙂
Cruisemaster suspension also have grease points on the swing arms. They need doing regularly. Very good clear video. Thank you
Excellent video, to the point and very factual.
Thanks Robert 👍
Great video mate. Thanks. Regarding the Fire Extinguisher, just give them a shake each time as well as the powder settles on one side and if left can cause it not to work 👍
Thanks @1000adstar I’ll definitely be doing that and thanks for the tip 👍
Great informative video. cheers
Well done, worth watching.
Great vid.....very informative, clear and concise. Easy enough to follow to do my own next service.....cheers 👍
Thanks Andrew 👍
Great video with a lot of deal. I have the same caravan, Highline Matrix but replaced the mud tyres with AT's that gives a better ride.
I love my Matrix Merv. Very well built is my opinion so far. We just took it right to the top of Cape York with no real dramas at all.
Fantastic video !
Thanks Matthew 👍
thanks for posting. very thorough.
I'm just about to do the bearings on my van, your video will be a great help. Thanks. We are preparing for a 3 month trip which is starting in July, including Cape York. Looking forward to viewing your video on that. Cheers 👍
Great & informative video
Mate I’m buying your van 👍👍
Great video, well presented and comprehensive. I am sure you did it but I would do quick wheel hubs feel for any elevated temperature after having adjusted the brakes.
Very good video. Thank you
Great video, thanks mate, helped me a lot today.
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Great video
Thanks Gary 👍
Mate, thanks for sharing this. You're a legend!
Thank you!!!
Excellent Thankyou
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Great video, thanks. Wear gloves when using solvent & grease!!
Excellent video
Maybe could have included checking and replacing the the sacrificial rod in the water heater
I watched another video servicing wheel bearing and the mechanic tightened up the hub and gave it a tap with the hammer to reseat the bearings then backed them off. Do you think this is required or over kill. Thanks
Funny you mention that Stan. My water heater needs it replaced now haha.
Great info. Have you ever considered fitting a Oz Glide hitch? They are a bit pricey, but would be interested in your thoughts. Cheers
Hey Michael, i haven't used one but i will definitely do some research
Just stumbled across your channel mate, I’m glad I did. Thank you for sharing, good too see an honest vid from someone in the know. Thanks again👍 one question what’s your opinion on greasing a ball coupling? Some say yes, some say no, what do you reckon?
Hi Tony, I always cover the hitch when not in use and if I suspect any grit I just wipe and reapply. I do this fairly often and when I’m not using the van for a while I wipe it all off. I use an adhesive lubricant and not grease
@@vanontheback4419 thanks mate
Thanks mate, very good video. Very comprehensive and will do my own bearings and brakes now. I watched another one and he completely disregarded the inner bearings, probably because he didn't realise they were also in there.
the last place I took it to said that I needed a wheel alignment after doing the bearings. I was sceptical but do you know if that is correct?
thanks again
Hi Phil, unless you play around with suspension geometry or your tyres are wearing unevenly you won’t need an alignment after doing the bearings
Hi mate great video just a couple of questions with the brake adjustment once the wheel stops rotating how many turns do you normally go to loosen off and should you get one whee rotation once adjusted? Also what spray did you use to line up the components matey
Hey Adam, I just back off the brake adjuster so the wheel spins freely. It's ok to have a little resistance but not too much. Sorry mate but can you elaborate on your spray questions?
Great Video and advise, very professional. When you adjust your handbrake do you adjust it right up. I've been told I should leave it quite loose as that way it won't apply over rough roads and corrugations. Is that true?
Hey Troopy78 I agree, don’t adjust it too tight as the brakes may drag or worst case they may overheat to the point of destruction
Great vid mate ... cheers👌 what do you use to protect your pvc pipework underneath? Gotta do the same on my van....
Hi Mate, I used foam insulations that tradies use on water pipes. I've also seen pool noodles being used as well. Good idea if you want to colour code your van :-)
Great vid. Just curious what you do with the dust bushes. Thanks.
Hi Phil, which dust bushes are you referring to?
Very good, great explanation.
What is your tire pressure?
He said 40psi
I run mine at @ 48psi
I just started running them at 45psi
Just use some nitrile gloves mate! 😆👍
what wheel nut tension do you use.
Your service book should state the correct wheel but you ensign or the manufacturer should know. TBH I go by feel after years of working in mechanical workshops haha
Do you check & test the break away braking and battery?
I sure do Peter and in fact I found the battery was low on my Brakesafe 6000 so I’ll do a video on replacing it. It’s recommended to be replaced every 2 yrs
Should've used brake cleaner or hot water to clean shoes and not air blower
I know Robert, it comes from my mechanical days back in the 80's and I should have learnt from then.... There was asbestos in the brake components and we had no idea of the implications.
@@vanontheback4419 I worked with a guy who instead of using hot water to pour over battery terminals to clean the acid he used the air blower, let's just say we all went running and he thought he wasn't doing anything wrong lol
@@robertstojcevski1098 imagine that smacking you in the eyes. OUCH
@@vanontheback4419 tell me bout it lol
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What’s your thoughts on carrying spare shocks if doing corrugated roads. I’ve heard they can heat up and fail. Probably also carry spare bearings?
Hi Obs, I carry spare bearings but not shocks. I have 2 on each wheel 😁