Owning a caravan offers the freedom to travel the world whenever you please. You can explore at your own pace and take a rest break at your leisure. However, when travelling through the UK and European roads, there is the potential for your caravan to become damaged. If this happens, you need to know what to do. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate this situation.
Immediate Actions After Damaging Your Caravan
As soon as it’s safe to do so, you should bring the vehicle to a safe place and come to a complete stop. Use your hazard lights to alert others that you’re stopped. Determine if anyone in your party is injured, or if any other vehicles which were involved have injured people. Call for emergency services if required.
Exit the vehicle on the side which faces away from traffic if possible. If you can, have a look at the damage and see how bad it is. Take a few pictures from different angles to help document the damage for your insurers.
Before Driving Again
If you’ve determined that the damage is only cosmetic, you should double check that your caravan is safe before driving off again. Items inside the caravan may have come loose during the collision, so have a good look around before moving. Ensure that any sharp objects are secure, and that your cupboards and fridge are securely shut.
Seek Caravan Body Repairs
Repairing damage to the body of your caravan is easier said than done. Caravan panels are usually made of some form of plastic. Therefore, it’s not the same as repairing a typical vehicle. You should seek out a specialist in caravan body repairs for this service, as they’ll have the tools, knowledge and equipment required to get the job done properly. As well as producing an aesthetically pleasing result, they’ll also need to consider your caravan’s insulation and functionality.
Choose JPW Paint & Body Repairs
If you’ve damaged your caravan, give our friendly team a call today. We can repair scrapes, scuffs and panel damage using our expertise. Call now to discuss what you need and we’ll be able to give you a free quote for our services.