Currently Caravans & Motorhomes can be viewed by appointment only, please give us a call on 01255 830229 to book.
Awnings & Accessories

The Homestead Caravans Kampa Awning Showroom was officially opened in 2016 to showcase Europe's most popular collection of Caravan Awnings. The new showroom gives our customers a unique opportunity to view the latest designs of Inflatable and Poled Awnings under one roof inside our 15,000 square foot showroom.

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Camping & Outdoor

We are proud of our association with Lafuma, as a UK Supplier of Lafuma Furniture for more than 20-years. It's not hyperbole to say, we cannot recommend Lafuma enough. We have carefully chosen our Lafuma range to best suit our customer requirements. Look out for new Taupe, Graphite and Lac colour options in 2019.

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Caravan & Motorhome

We have chosen 8 models across the Swift Select and Swift Escape ranges designed to give a wide range of model options and equipment. The Select van conversion range offers a greater level of customisation, while the Swift Escape continues to be one of the UKs best selling single motorhome ranges. As things progress we'll be offering a range of quality pre-owned motorhomes. Call 01255-830-229 for more information.

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Motoring & Travel

The nights are drawing in and the weather is cooling; whether you're a winter caravanner or put your vehicle into storage for winter, there are a few essential items available to help you get prepared and protect your investment. With this is mind, we put together a selection of our Winter Care products.

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Parts & Maintenance

If you're about to embrak on a caravan or motorhome DIY project and are in need of some supplies to help the job along, check out our Tools and Consumables category first. While your thinkg DIY, we'd like to remind you that our purpose built, 8 bay workshop is ready to help you resolve any issues you may have. Give us a call if we can help and to book your next carvan service.

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Towing & Trailer

Homestead Caravans holds in stock a wide range of essential electrical equipment for Towing and Trailers at very competitive prices. From basic 12N and 12S plugs to complete pre-wired wiring kits and an array of extension and adapter leads.

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Home Leisure

It comes as no surprise that many caravan and motorhome owners are also pet owners. Homestead Caravans is a pet friendly company - we offer pet friendly holidays at our Homestead Lake Touring Park and pets are permitted into our Accessory Superstore. Check out our brand new range of pet accessories in-store or online including exclusive products from the official Crufts range, all at very affordable prices.

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Benefits of Caravan Servicing

25/05/2016 IN Workshop & Servicing

Young girl sitting beside the road with suitcase and teddy waitingMy point is this, you'd be surprised just how many caravanner's decide to avoid annual caravan service charges by avoiding the service altogether. The risks of personal injury to oneself, family members and other road users hardly requires explanation. Rolling the dice each time you venture out may end up costing you more than you had planned.

Apart from the safety, there are legal issues to consider, as by law every vehicle and caravan must be in such a condition as not to cause danger to anyone, while being towed.

Thankfully most caravanner's are well aware of the need to put their caravans through an annual service, and take their responsibility for the well being of their family and other road users, very seriously indeed.

Nip it in the Bud

The average price of a second hand touring caravan runs into several thousand pounds, and is a serious investment for most caravanner's. Taking care of that investment is likely to pay off when you finally decide to sell the caravan on. If the caravan hasn't been regularly serviced it may take longer to sell, and will most certainly command less money from a potential buyer.

Most problems that occur between services can be easily rectified at a reasonable price if caught early enough however, if a potential problem such as damp is left to fester, it will undoubtedly become a much bigger problem to correct.

Off course, there is another self defeating consequence to not keeping your caravan in tip top condition; breaking down on-route to your much anticipated holiday destination, is not going to be the ideal start to your holiday. If you have children, I sure hope you packed ear plugs for such an event!

DIY Caravan Safety Checks

Some caravan safety checks can be self directed including tyre pressures, tyre walls and road lights. Braking systems, wheel bearings, electrical and gas systems and appliances are best left to the experts, who posses the appropriate combination of skills.

Manufactures such as Swift are now giving 10 years `Body Integrity` warranty when you purchase a new caravan. This covers you against any water ingress or any type of body delamination, but this is dependant on annual servicing by a Swift approved workshop. Consequently you could left `High and Dry` or should that be wet, should this not be adhered to.

Approved Workshop Scheme (AWS)

AWS Approved Workshop SchemeThe AWS was set up in conjunction with the National Caravan Council (NCC) to ensure consistent standards and good practice within the caravan repair industry. All AWS members follow the same nationally agreed service schedule; provide clear menu pricing, a strict code of practice and also a dispute conciliation service.

You will normally get a six month guarantee on all work carried out, and members of the AWS are independently assessed each year for their ability and levels of customer service.

We can provide details of the work carried out on an AWS service or details can be found on the AWS website www.approvedworkshops.co.uk.

 

Caravan Servicing at Homestead Caravans & Outdoor Leisure Centre

Caravan on a Ramp inside Homestead Caravans workshopSome 65 separate checks are carried out on a standard service covering both the exterior and chassis together with the internal habitation parts of the caravan.

Homestead Caravans workshops have a range of specialist equipment such as caravan lifts, gas and electric testing equipment, and all of our technicians are regularly trained and assessed, in order to assure of our constant high standards when carrying out work on your caravan.

On completion of the caravan service you will be provided by service checklist that itemises all the points checked and will include advice and information on tyre condition and pressures. Remember tyres deteriorate with age but very rarely does the tread ware away, so tyres should be replaced once they reach seven years old, unless of course they show signs of deterioration earlier.

A vital part of our servicing is the damp check, and so a separate damp report detailing moisture readings will be provided. It's worth baring in mind that a reading of 10 - 16% is normal for a new caravan, but we will be able to comment more accurately once the check has been completed.

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