We consider damp motorhome enquiries individually. Reports, repair history, photographs and the ability to move the motorhome help establish the next step.
Show where damp has been found
Explain whether damp was identified in a professional report, through visible staining or after a leak. Include the location of affected areas, any readings already recorded and when they were taken. Photographs cannot establish the full extent of hidden water damage, so describe what you know and what remains uncertain.
- Send the relevant pages of any existing damp or habitation report.
- Photograph staining, damaged wall finishes and affected floors from a safe position.
- Include a wider view so the affected area can be located within the motorhome.
Explain previous leaks and repair work
Tell us when the problem was noticed, which repairs have been attempted and whether the cause of the leak has been identified. Roof joints, windows and other openings may have been checked or repaired; share the records you have rather than guessing at a diagnosis. Distinguish completed work from a repair quote.
Separate damp condition from driving condition
A damp habitation area and a vehicle that cannot be driven create different considerations. Give the mileage, MOT status, mechanical faults and any reason it should not be driven. Do not move it to another address for an enquiry if there are safety concerns. Suitable collection arrangements need to be confirmed from the actual condition and access.
You can enquire before deciding on repairs
Send the current condition and any inspection or repair estimate already available. This lets you discuss the motorhome as it stands before choosing whether to spend money on work. An enquiry does not require you to describe an untested repair as successful or assume that visible damage shows the whole problem.
Include both the motorhome and the base vehicle
A motorhome description needs the driving vehicle and the living accommodation. Give the conversion make and model as well as the base vehicle, then distinguish mechanical faults from habitation issues.
- Year, mileage, fuel type, transmission, MOT status and service history.
- Berths, travel seats, bed layout and the condition of the washroom and kitchen.
- Damp reports, roof or window leaks, heating, water and electrical equipment faults.
- Warning lights, starting or driving issues and any reason the vehicle should not be moved.
Home, pitch or storage: explain collection access
We welcome vehicle enquiries from owners across the UK. Give the postcode where the vehicle is actually kept and explain any travel or access considerations. Collection availability, timing and any charges must be confirmed for the particular vehicle and location.
- At home: mention gates, parking restrictions and space to approach and move the vehicle.
- At a storage site or pitch: check opening hours, visitor requirements and whether you must attend.
- Tell us about missing keys, locks, flat batteries or any known reason the vehicle cannot move.
- Photograph access from a safe position; do not move an unsafe vehicle or climb onto a roof for pictures.
What to confirm before handing over your motorhome
Keep the valuation, any inspection findings and the agreed sale arrangements together. A photo based estimate, an appointment and a completed purchase are different stages. Ask for any change to an offer to be explained before deciding whether to proceed.
- Confirm the agreed amount, what is included and whether any checks remain outstanding.
- Agree the payment method and collection arrangements, including any charges, before accepting.
- Check payment through your own account where a bank transfer is used before releasing the vehicle or keys.
- Keep a written record of the handover and the documents supplied.
Selling enquiries across the UK
Send the current postcode and any access or movement concerns so collection arrangements can be discussed.
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