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The Approved Workshop Scheme is a joint enterprise between the National Caravan Council, The Camping and Caravanning Club and The Caravan and Motorhome Club. The Scheme, which was originated in 1978, was set up with the express purpose of raising the standard of engineering work carried out on motorhomes and caravans to a higher standard. In order to be accepted on to the Scheme, all workshops must pass an annual inspection by a team of independent assessors and must comply with the Scheme's rigorous standards.

Damp is a very common problem in motorhomes and caravans. Most motorhome and caravan owners are aware of the problem of water ingress. But did you know that it affects nearly all motorhomes and caravans to some degree over their lifetime?

Every year there are around 25 deaths from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in England and Wales. Motorhome and caravan users are an at-risk group because we use the things that can cause carbon monoxide poisoning in enclosed spaces.

You may be familiar with the term habitation check, but do you know what actually gets checked during the inspection of your motorhome?

​Today we explain exactly what a mobile caravan service includes.

The terminology surrounding motorhome habitation checks and caravan servicing can be a little confusing, so here is a short guide to help clarify what it all means!