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Your holiday is around the corner. Bags are packed, and the route to the south is planned. But before you leave, you want to know the caravan is safe. Do the brakes work properly? Are the tires still safe?
Many owners take their caravan for a maintenance check. But what price tag should you expect? In this blog, we answer the question: what are caravan servicing costs and is it actually mandatory?
In short: The caravan service costs
Do you want a direct price indication? These are the average rates in 2025:- Full Service (Large): Count on € 225 to € 325. Here, the entire caravan is checked, from brakes and gas installation to a damp test.
- Chassis Service (Small): On average € 150 to € 200. The focus is solely on the running gear (tires, brakes, axle).
- Damp measurement: Separately, this often costs around € 60 to € 80.
What makes up the cost of caravan service?
The total cost of caravan service depends on how thoroughly you have the check carried out. There is a difference between a quick safety check and a full service.During a full service (often by a certified workshop), they check:
- The Chassis: Tires, brakes, shock absorbers, and hitch.
- The Bodywork: Attachment of windows, doors, and hatches.
- Gas and Electrics: Is the heater safe? Does the fridge work? Is the gas piping not porous?
- Damp: Is there any leakage or water ingress?
Is a service mandatory?
Unlike the MOT for cars, a service for caravans (under 3500 kg) is not legally mandatory in the Netherlands and many other European countries.
However, most caravan insurance policies require you to maintain the caravan well. In the event of damage due to overdue maintenance (for example, a blowout due to dried-out tires), the insurer may refuse to pay out. In addition, we advise for your own safety to have the caravan checked at least once every two years.
Conclusion
So, what are caravan service costs? For a complete check, you will spend approximately € 250. Do not see this as an expense, but as an investment in a carefree holiday. Nothing is more annoying than breaking down along the highway because the brakes seize up.
Is the caravan approved? Then the holiday can truly begin. Feel Free.
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