European & UK Caravan Repairs, Maintenance and Servicing in our workshop
In our fully equipped workshop located in Mahana we offer repairs, maintenance, servicing and the installation of accessories on European and English Caravans.
Some of the services offered in our Workshop:
Caravan Fridge Repairs and Installations
Motor Movers Installations
Caravan Toilet Repairs and Installations
Caravan Water Leak Repairs
Caravan Skylight Installation
Caravan Solar Installations
Caravan Wind Out Awning Installations
Caravan Water Tank Installations
Caravan 12 Volt Installations
Caravan ALDE glycol change
Caravan stove repairs and installations
Caravan space heater repairs
For all other installations or repairs please contact us or scroll down.
Annual Caravan Servicing – Why It Matters
Most caravan manufacturers recommend an annual service to ensure your caravan remains safe, reliable, and in top condition.
With over 30 years of experience in the automotive and caravan industries, Moutere Caravans specialises in mechanical braking systems found on European and English caravans.
What Does a Full Service Include?
During a comprehensive service, we:
- Braking System: Open, clean, and adjust the brakes and override brake. All moving parts and grease points are properly lubricated.
- Chassis Inspection: Inspect the chassis, axle, tow coupling, and friction pads for wear or damage.
- Exterior Check: Check the exterior lights, examine the roof vents, windows, window rubbers, hinge rails, service lockers, and overall body condition.
- Structural Integrity: Assess the structural soundness of the caravan, checking for signs of rot in the floor, walls, and other vulnerable areas.
- Appliances and Fittings: Test all appliances, clean burners and flues, and check cupboard hinges, blinds, fly screens, and roof vents.
Transparent Communication
If we identify any major issues requiring immediate attention, we’ll contact you straight away. All other findings are recorded in detail and shared with you upon collection.
We also take photos during the service and any repairs, so you can see exactly what work has been done. Everything is explained clearly when you pick up your caravan.
Finally, we apply a service sticker to indicate when your last service was completed.
What Is the Cost for a Full Service?
As the time required can vary depending on the age, brand, and model of your caravan, we charge based on the time involved rather than a fixed price.
Single axle caravan: Approximately $600–$700 incl. GST
(plus any materials such as new brake shoes).
Twin axle caravan: Approximately $700–$800 incl. GST
(plus any materials such as new brake shoes).
Why Choose Moutere Caravans?
When you bring your caravan to us, you can trust that it will receive a thorough and professional check from experienced hands.
Solar Installation
We install high-quality solar systems for caravans, using reliable components designed to deliver long-lasting performance and efficiency. While the overall cost of a solar installation can vary depending on your caravan and the desired system specifications, a standard installation typically costs around $1700.00 including GST.
This standard package includes the following components: 200W Mono Crystalline Twin Cell Solar Panel, MPPT Solar Charge Controller, Solar Panel Mounting Brackets, Cable Entry Bracket, Fuse Holders, Fuses, Solar Cable, and other small installation items such as screws, adhesives, sealants and electrical connectors. This also includes approximately six hours of professional installation labour.
Please note that this is a basic setup only. Additional costs may apply if a new deep cycle battery is required, additional solar panels are needed to increase power output, or an inverter is installed to allow the use of 240V appliances.
We also offer the option to upgrade to a lithium battery system, which provides improved performance, faster charging, and a longer lifespan. Lithium upgrades are available at an additional cost.
Fresh Water Tank Installation
We commonly install freshwater tanks in UK caravans so you can carry water onboard without needing to set up an external water barrel. We typically install either a 45L or 75L plastic water tank inside one of the caravan’s bench seats, allowing it to be conveniently filled from the outside.
The tanks are fitted with a drain valve and can be easily cleaned via a large access lid on top. We usually retain the original water system and install the new tank alongside it, giving you the flexibility to choose between systems and effectively double your water capacity.
A typical fresh water tank installation costs around $1800.00 including GST.
This includes the following components: 45 Litre Fresh Water Tank, Water Infill Cap, Submersible Water Pump, Water Hoses, Drain Valve, internal pump switch, changeover valve for external/internal supply, and various plumbing fittings. This also includes approximately six hours of professional installation labour.
Motor Movers Installation
We install reliable Elite 2 Motor Movers from Camec, providing smooth and precise caravan manoeuvring. These motor movers offer a range of benefits, including soft start and stop functionality for improved control and ease of use.
The total cost of installing motor movers can vary depending on the caravan. As a guide, a basic installation typically costs around $3600.00 including GST.
This includes the Camec Elite 2 Motor Movers, along with all additional components required for installation. This also includes approximately seven hours of professional installation labour.
Please note that this is a basic setup only. Additional costs may apply if a new or larger deep cycle battery is required to power the motor movers, or if you choose a higher specification motor mover system.
SOG Kit Installation
If you’re not yet familiar with SOG systems and the benefits they offer, we recommend checking out our SOG System page for more information.
We install SOG door kits to caravan toilets, with a typical installation cost of around $700.00 including GST.
This includes the SOG door kit along with approximately two hours of professional installation labour.
Please note that this is an estimate for a standard SOG door kit installation. Additional costs may apply for SOG II floor kits or SOG roof kits, as these can require extra parts (such as additional pipework or tubing) and labour depending on the installation location within the vehicle.
Automatic Satellite Dome Installation
If you’d like a simple and convenient way to watch television in your caravan, an automatic satellite dish installation is a great solution.
The total cost can vary depending on your caravan, however a basic installation typically costs around $2500.00 including GST.
This includes a fully automatic satellite dish, cable entry housing, Sikaflex 252i adhesive, and other small installation components such as screws and cable holders. This also includes approximately four hours of professional installation labour.
We also offer installation of a 65cm NZSAT fully automatic satellite dish, with a typical cost of around $3500.00 including GST.
Please note that these are estimates for a basic setup only. Additional costs may apply if a new TV is required, or if an existing satellite dish needs to be removed and the opening sealed with a blanking plate.
ALDE Heater Fluid Change
Does your caravan have an ALDE heating system? If so, the antifreeze (glycol) needs to be replaced every 5 years, or every 2 years if your system is filled with Alde blue antifreeze.
We can carry out a complete heat transfer fluid replacement for your ALDE heating system in our workshop, using specialised ALDE equipment to ensure the job is done properly and efficiently.
The cost for a full ALDE fluid change is $875.00 including GST.
This includes the supply of new 5-year G13 glycol, safe disposal of the old fluid, and professional installation labour.
Caravan Pre-Purchase Inspections
Are you looking at buying a caravan but unsure if it’s the right one or in good condition? We can help with a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection.
During the inspection, we thoroughly assess the caravan for any issues or damage and provide you with a detailed report of our findings. This can help you avoid unexpected costs and give you confidence in your purchase.
Please note that inspections are carried out at our workshop only. The caravan will need to be brought to us in Mahana, so you may need to arrange this with the current owner.
We offer pre-purchase inspections at a fixed price of $350.00 including GST.
Insurance work:
Has your English or European caravan sustained some damage and you require a quote for your insurance company and would like us to do the work?
We can help you with this process and take the stress out of what can be a challenging situation. We do a lot of insurance work for our customers.
We recommend you take photos of the damage when it happens/ when you notice it, note down location, date and time of the incident.
Then launch a claim with your insurer and let them know that you would like us to do the repairs. Once you have a claim number please give us a call so that we can arrange a suitable time for you to bring in the caravan for assessment. This usually doesn't take too long and you can wait while we assess the damage.
If the inspection is likely to take longer than 30 minutes, we would ask you to leave the caravan with us for a few hours.
Once we have completed our assessment we will write the quote for your insurance company and email it through to them together with the photos we have taken.
Once the repairs have been approved, we will book a day for the work to start and order any parts we may not have in stock.
Caravan size limit:
Due to the size of our workshop door we are only able to work on caravans that are no bigger than 2700 mm wide and 2800 mm tall so that we can fit them into the workshop. Unfortunately, if it does not fit into the workshop we are unable to carry out any work on it.
MOUTERE CARAVANS - the ONE STOP place for all your caravan needs.
If you have any questions or would like to get a quote for any repairs or installations, please get in touch today.
We look forward to hearing from you.