From comfort levels to preventing critical issues, plumbing plays an incredibly important role in every Australian caravan trip. Especially in those far-flung places where freshwater is scarce, reliable plumbing can quite literally be a life-and-death situation.
Caravans have a range of plumbing arrangements and add-ons. Things that are standard at home – like hot water systems, flushing toilets, kitchen taps and washing machines – work a little differently on the road.
Most caravans for sale in Victoria have at least one freshwater tanks and potentially a greywater tank and toilet cassette. Some models also feature a separate drinking water tank or water filter system.
Before your next road trip, take the time to check over your caravan’s water tanks and taps. Do it early enough to book in servicing and repairs without delaying your travel.
Mould can range from uncomfortable to unhealthy: built-up mould spores can cause illness and exacerbate underlying respiratory problems.
Hand and foot pumps are uncommon nowadays. Instead, most caravans for sale in Victoria have 12V pumps as standard. So, if your pump falters on the road, there are logical steps to diagnose (and hopefully fix) the issue:
It’s an unpleasant task, we know, but keeping your toilet cassette clean and regularly offloading greywater makes for a much more comfortable road trip. Thankfully, it’s a hands-off job:
The only way to guarantee you are getting a fault-free caravan is to buy through a reputable dealer like Gippsland RV & Marine. Every one of our new caravans for sale in Victoria carries a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty, and our used caravans are professionally serviced to ensure roadworthiness and come with a 3 month mechanical warranty and the ability to add additional warranty cover through Aspire.
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