When it comes to keeping your caravan towing safely, doing the mechanical service and wheel alignment together just makes good sense. A lot of drivers end up making two separate trips to get everything sorted, which just means twice the hassle.
Our staff are highly trained caravan mechanics who know exactly what to look out for. When your van is in for a service, we’ve already got the undercarriage exposed. That makes it the perfect time to check your alignment and make sure your suspension and running gear are doing their job properly.
We pride ourselves on thorough, honest workmanship. By combining our servicing experience with a proper alignment check, we make sure your van is completely road-ready in a single visit. Most people who get it done together once never go back to doing it separately.
An annual service checks everything that keeps a van tracking straight and staying in one piece on rough roads.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Chassis and drawbar | Chassis checked for cracks, corrosion or damage; drawbar, A-frame, coupling and safety chains inspected; jockey wheel and mechanism checked. |
| Suspension | Suspension components inspected. |
| Brakes | Brake drums checked, electric brakes and brake controller tested, breakaway system checked. |
| Wheel bearings | Checked and greased or serviced as required. |
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Battery | 12V battery condition, terminals and connections checked. |
| 12V systems | Lights and appliances tested, interior and exterior lighting checked. |
| 240V & solar | 240V system and RCD tested, power lead and inlet inspected, solar system and regulator checked if fitted. |
| Wiring | Checked for loose, damaged or corroded connections. |
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Bottles, hoses and lines | Bottles and bottle mounts inspected, hoses and regulators checked, gas lines inspected for damage, leak test carried out. |
| Appliances | Fridge, cooktop and hot-water system checked for correct operation. |
| Ventilation and compliance | Ventilation openings checked, LPG compliance items checked where applicable. |
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Tank and pump | Fresh water tank and fittings checked, water pump tested. |
| Hoses and fixtures | Water hoses and connections inspected, taps and shower checked. |
| Hot water & waste | Hot water system checked, wastewater system inspected. |
| Leaks | Checked under sinks and around fittings. |
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof & windows | Roof and roof seals checked, windows and window seals inspected. |
| Doors & hatches | Doors, locks, hatches and external seals checked; awning and mounts inspected. |
| Water ingress | Checked for signs of water getting in. |
| Fixtures | Steps and grab handles, cupboards, hinges and catches, furniture and fixtures all checked. |
| Floor | Checked for soft spots. |
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Lights | External lights, brake lights and indicators, reflectors and number-plate light checked. |
| Exterior | Mudguards and rear bumper checked. |
| Registration | Registration and identification plates checked. |
| Safety equipment | Smoke alarm, fire extinguisher, emergency exits and windows, first-aid and safety equipment checked. |
A wheel that’s only a few millimetres out of alignment won’t tell you. It just wears a little unevenly and adds a bit extra to your fuel and tyre bills over time.
New doesn’t mean aligned, either. Plenty of caravans and camper trailers are built overseas, and their wheels aren’t guaranteed to be set for Australian roads before they’re sold here. Worth a check even on a new van.
That’s why we recommend checking alignment every 6 to 12 months, and before any longer trip. Whether you’re heading up through the Pilbara, out to the Gascoyne, across the Nullarbor or down through the South West, it’s a quick thing to get right before you go, so the only thing you’re thinking about while you’re out there is the scenery.
Wireless sensors clamp directly onto each wheel, no jacking the van up first.
A frame target mounted at the front lets us measure each wheel against the van’s actual centreline instead of the axle.
You roll the van forward half a turn. Built-in sensors map toe, camber and thrust angles as it moves, so rim wobble doesn’t throw off the reading.
Measurements stream straight to a tablet, so adjustments underneath are made in real time.
This works on any flat concrete floor, at the workshop or on site, because standard alignment bays aren’t built for a van and tow hitch.
All Truck runs a workshop in Bellevue and mobile units that come to you, so a service or alignment isn’t limited by whatever’s booked into one bay. Behind it is 20+ years in wheel alignment, work Jacob grew up around before he ran the business himself.
Yes. Booking both in one visit is the efficient option, but either can be booked on its own if that’s all you need right now.
Yes. New doesn’t mean aligned. Many vans are built overseas and there’s no guarantee the wheels were set correctly before they reached Australia.
Either. We run a workshop in Bellevue and mobile units, so we can do the work at your site or you can bring the van in.
We book it in as one visit. Let us know the details when you enquire and we’ll confirm timing before you book.
Every 6 to 12 months, and before any longer trip.