Reconnection Of Static Caravan After Winter
If you are looking to get a static caravan reconnected after winter, call us now on 07376 440065
Finding the best way to reconnect your static caravan isn't as simple as people think. In many areas of the UK including the North West and the North Wales area and around the Lake District, Kendle, Lancaster, Blackpool, the Peak District and Northwich, we have seen a huge amount of damaged caused to static caravans because of lack of preventive maintenance. Things like pipe insulation, correct pipe works and even pipe work lay out have caused huge issues for static caravan owners. And in this new season we are about to embark upon, there will be many more people in the same boat. This year, it’s even more important to get your caravan, static or lodge reconnected professionally with us or a professional static caravan or lodge drain up or reconnection service. With a winter just gone that has not been seen for many years. In fact the last coldest winter we had was 1982 and 1995 when temperatures as cold as -27.2 was reached. The winter just gone was still very cold reaching -15.7, certainly cold enough to cause some unwanted damage to caravan, static caravans, holiday homes and lodges.
Choose The Happy Camper Store to connect your static caravan, lodge or holiday home
As many holiday homes have been drained down, now is the time to prepare for a whole new season, adventures and family day outs. As many people rent their static caravan out, it is important that areas such as this are covered and that issues are fixed quickly so damage isn't caused with leaking water, damp issues which will cause a massive issue for static caravan owners. Getting your caravan re connected may seem like a simple task. But making sure pipe work isn’t compromised as well as electrics and gas is essential. Our team of professional static caravan repairers are on hand to help you across North Wales, Wales and the entire North West. We are here to help you all year round.
Static caravan connection in the new season
When your holiday home, lodge or static caravan is re connected, the last thing you want when you’re just about to head on a family day out is a pipe start to leak. When you do re connect everything may seem fine at first, but without the proper checks with the proper equipment, you could find yourself having issues at the worse time. Very much like a house, static caravans, lodges and holidays alike need the proper maintenance, and when it comes to re connecting, that is just as important. Get our static caravan service specialist to visit you today and leave everything to us.
Things we check over on your static caravan or lodge before the new season include
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Damp inspection
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Water inspection
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Electrical inspection
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Gas reading check
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Carbon monoxide checks
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Lagging checks
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Floor insulation checks
We can advise you on issues with your static caravan not happening again
With our huge range of services which are available across the North West, Lake District, Peak District, North Wales and the Lancaster area, we repair static caravans every week.
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Insulate your pipes – The best way to protect your pipes from freezing is to add insulation around them. This will help keep the air temperature around the pipes above freezing and prevent ice from forming on their surface. Make sure to use materials that are suitable for outdoor use, like foam pipe insulation or fiberglass wrap.
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Heat tape – If you’re having trouble insulating your pipes, or if they run through a difficult-to-access area, you can use heat tape to help keep them warm. This type of electrical heating element wraps around the pipe and helps keep it at a constant temperature above freezing.
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Open cabinets and doors – If the pipes in your static caravan are located near an exterior wall, make sure to open any nearby cabinets or doors. This will help keep the area warm and also will allow additional heat from inside the caravan to reach the outer walls and pipes.
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Shut off outdoor water sources – Make sure to close off any outdoor water sources, such as hoses and sprinkler systems. By shutting of the water supply, this will help prevent the pipes leading to them from freezing in the winter months.
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Use an antifreeze solution – this can also be a helpful way to keep your static caravan pipes from freezing. Add a special antifreeze solution to the water lines in your caravan, and it will help keep them functioning properly when the temperature outside drops below freezing. Be sure to use a safe and non-toxic antifreeze solution that’s designed for potable water lines like those found in your caravan.
Getting things like this done by us is a simple quick phone call away and also ensures the job is done properly. pipe lagging on static caravans installed correctly is a time consuming job that should be carried out by a professional to ensure it is fitted correctly.
What can cause static caravan pipes to freeze in cold weather conditions
In cold weather, pipes can freeze due to extremely cold temperatures, poor insulation, and low levels of water in the pipes. Poorly insulated pipes are particularly susceptible as they allow colder air to come into contact with the water inside them. Low levels of water, due to turning of the water supply, also make it easier for ice to form.
Types of materials that should be used outdoors on static caravans and lodges
Types of materials that should be used for outdoor use include foam pipe insulation and fiberglass wrap. Heat tape should also be used to help keep pipes warm. It is important to open any nearby cabinets or doors near exterior walls as this will allow additional heat from inside the caravan to reach the outer walls and pipes, helping to protect them from freezing in cold weather. Additionally, it is important to shut off any outdoor water sources, like hoses and sprinkler systems. This will prevent the pipes leading to them from freezing. Finally, a safe, non-toxic antifreeze solution should be used for potable water lines in the caravan as this will help keep them functioning properly when temperatures drop below freezing.
What can happen if my pipes freeze on my static caravan?
If your caravan’s pipes freeze, it can cause a lot of damage. Pipes that freeze often burst, which can lead to water damage in the caravan which may not be covered by insurance and burst pipes will then lead to flooding. In addition, if the frozen water expands, it can cause the pipes to crack or even split open. This can be a costly and time-consuming problem to fix, so it’s important to take steps to prevent your pipes from freezing in the first place. Its always best to make sure you get a professional service such as ours to ensure your static has the best chance. If you static caravan engineer discovers an issue, we will be on site to help deal with it there and then.
What should I do if my static caravan water pipes have frozen
One option is to use a hair dryer or heat gun to thaw the pipes, BUT... this is extremely risky which is why we always say, preventive maintenance is a must to give your static caravan or lodge the best chances in Winter. If you are going to attempt to find the frozen pipe work, be sure to keep a close eye on them while you’re heating them up, as they can easily burst if they get too hot. You may also want to consider contacting a professional such as ourselves. We can help identify the cause and suggest additional solutions to keep your pipes from freezing in the future.
Gutters and downpipes
These are always over looked by many repairers and static caravan owners. These need to deal with much more than rain when freezing conditions happen they need to deal with cold, defrosting ice, snow and then when summer comes they need to deal with constant heat, and sun. This is why we recommend these are inspected every year to ensure they are not damaged. Unlike house gutters, static caravan and lodge gutters are small, weaker and don't stand up to anything like a more robust gutter system. We offer a static caravan gutter and down pipe upgrade that looks better, acts better, stands up to so much more and with no damage happening that means no damcfrom damage gutters. to enquire about gutter upgrades when getting your static caravan reconnected, contact us on or talk to your expert on site when we come to visit you. As well as enhancing your static massively, this will also offer a permanent solution to a problem that could happen so easily due to brittle down pipes, gutters and poor barge boards.
Contact The Happy Camper Store
Taking these steps now and getting our team our for a static caravan assessment in North Wales or the North West will help you enjoy a trouble-free winter in your static caravan! But if you find that your pipes have frozen despite your best efforts, contact a professional for assistance. They can help you identify the cause and suggest additional solutions to keep your pipes from freezing in the future. With proper preparation and maintenance, you can ensure your caravan or holiday home’s pipes remain frost-free all winter long.
Where we offer static caravan assessments and static caravan re connection services?
We cover the whole of the North Wales, Wales, North West, Peak District, Lake District, Lancashire, Lancaster, Heysham, Morecambe, Blackpool, Northwich, Southport and Wirral areas. We are a completely mobile static caravan and lodge service across the North West and North Wales.
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