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HabiSafe Ltd

Mobile Motorhome and Caravan Servicing, Repairs, Diagnostics and more, covering Devon and Cornwall. Based in Plymouth, We cover all of Devon and Cornwall.

We are a mobile Caravan and Motorhome Service and Repair shop. We are fully qualified, with years of experience in the industry, including main dealer experience and training. Available for Full Caravan servicing, habitation servicing, diagnostics, repairs, damp reports, gas and electrics testing, pre purchase inspections, plus much more.

07/06/2026

🚐🔧 Sometimes a simple fault isn't quite as simple as it first appears...

A few weeks ago, we were called out to a caravan in St Austell with what seemed like a straightforward issue – an Alde heating system that wasn't working.

Our initial inspection quickly revealed that the heating fluid had never been changed. Over time it had become corrosive, causing internal leaks within the system, meaning the Alde unit would need replacing.

When we returned to fit the new unit, we discovered a second problem. The leisure battery was completely dead. After replacing the battery and carrying out further testing, we found there was still no 12V power throughout the caravan. The culprit this time was a failed PSU, which had to be removed and sent away for repair.

A couple of weeks later, the repaired PSU was refitted and finally showed signs of life... but the caravan still wasn't happy. We were greeted with a communication error on the PSU. As we removed the control panel to investigate, mouse droppings literally rained down from behind it.

What followed was a much larger investigation.

Furniture panels and the fridge had to be removed so we could trace the wiring.
The mice had been using the wiring loom behind the fridge as a climbing frame and had travelled throughout the caravan, causing damage wherever access became restricted.

In total, we found five separate locations where wiring had been completely chewed through, including the main wiring loom, Alde control panel cable and data cables. Some furniture boards had also suffered damage.

After breaking the news to the customer, we sourced the correct cables and put together a repair plan.

Today, we returned to complete the job.

✅ Rebuilt damaged wiring looms and data cables
✅ Repaired and rebuilt the fridge compartment seal
✅ Refitted the fridge
✅ Tested the gas system for tightness
✅ Reinstalled furniture boards and trims
✅ Filled and commissioned the Alde system with fresh 5-year pink fluid
✅ Fitted a new solar regulator at the customer's request

The result?

A fully functioning heating system, working electrics, a safe gas installation and one very happy customer.

It certainly wasn't the most pleasant job we've ever undertaken, but seeing the customer's face go from despair to a huge smile when they stepped into a warm, bright caravan made all the hard work worthwhile.

11/05/2026

Another busy few weeks here at HabiSafe Ltd, and we just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone that continues to support and recommend us. The variety of work has been incredible, and we’re proud to be getting busier every month.

Recently we’ve been carrying out:• Caravan and motorhome servicing• 12v and 230v electrical diagnostics• Solar panel installations• Alde heating repairs and replacements• Fridge installations• Damp inspections and reports• Skylight replacements• Brake and running gear work• Water system diagnostics• General repairs, upgrades and renovations

No two days are the same, and that’s exactly how we like it. Whether it’s routine servicing, fault finding, safety checks or full refurbishment work, we’re always happy to help keep your caravan or motorhome safe and ready for adventure.

If you’re thinking about getting work booked in before the summer season gets even busier, now’s the perfect time to get in touch.

📞 01752 936564
🌐 www.habisafe.co.uk
📧 [email protected]

27/04/2026

🚐 Freedom N126 Project Update 🔧

We spent around 4 hours on Sunday making a solid start on the Freedom N126 project.

The first job was giving the caravan a thorough clean, followed by stripping out the interior so we could properly assess what we’re working with.

While everything was out, we documented all the parts required and took measurements for cassette blinds and the new furniture layout.
We also carried out a full inspection of the fibreglass shell, and we’re pleased to report there’s no damage — a great result and a strong foundation to build from.

Planning is now well underway, with decisions made on where the water system, space heating, and electrics will be located to suit the updated layout.
Once we got home, we didn’t hang about — all the external parts needed for the body have now been ordered, including body vents, a door vent, grab handles, lights, and a new door lock.

It’s a busy time for us with customer work, so the next update may be a few weeks away — but we’ll be back on it as soon as we can.

Stay tuned 👀

26/04/2026

🔧 New Project Incoming! 🔧

We’ve recently taken on a new project caravan – a Freedom N126 caravan – and we’re looking forward to bringing it back to life!

This one’s been sitting stored on a farm after the previous owner struggled to find anyone willing to carry out the repairs it needed.

For those that don’t know, Freedom Caravans are well known for producing lightweight, compact caravans that are easy to tow and cleverly designed.
Despite their size, they’ve got a loyal following thanks to their practicality and solid construction.

Our plan is to go right through this caravan from the ground up:

✔️ Ensure all running gear is safe and up to standard
✔️ Check and overhaul the road lights
✔️ Reinstate the interior with a refreshed layout
✔️ Upgrade the electrical systems
✔️ Install modern air and water heating
✔️ Fit a 12v compressor fridge

This is going to be a full transformation, and we’ll be sharing progress along the way – so keep an eye out for updates 👀

20/04/2026

⚠️ Battery Box Safety – Don’t Overlook It ⚠️

We’re increasingly seeing battery boxes on caravans and motorhomes that are not correctly sealed, and it’s something that should never be ignored.

Leisure batteries can produce gases during charging, including hydrogen sulphide, which is highly toxic and dangerous in confined spaces. A poorly sealed battery box can allow these gases to enter the living area — putting occupants at serious risk.

We’re also finding issues where batteries are installed within the habitation area without venting, which is equally concerning. Without proper venting, gases can build up and pose a serious health hazard.

🔧 Common issues we find:

Battery boxes not sealed to the vehicle interior.
Batteries installed internally without adequate venting.
Cables passed through battery box walls without proper sealing.
Cable glands glued on one side only, rather than correctly fitted.

📘 What should be happening?

In line with BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) and industry best practices:

Battery compartments must be sealed from the habitation area.
Batteries installed internally must have adequate external venting.
Any cable entry points must be fitted with proper cable glands, correctly installed on both sides.
Installations must prevent the ingress of gases into the vehicle interior.

This isn’t just about compliance — it’s about your safety and your family’s safety.

As a member of the Approved Workshop Scheme, safety is at the heart of everything we do. We make sure your leisure vehicle is not only working properly, but is also safe to use and fit for purpose.

✅ If you’re unsure about your battery installation, we’re happy to inspect and advise.

📞 Get in touch with HabiSafe Ltd today for peace of mind.

10/04/2026

It’s been a busy month so far here at HabiSafe Ltd.

We’ve been hard at work helping customers get their caravans and motorhomes ready, safe, and fully operational for the season ahead. Here’s just a snapshot of what we’ve been up to:

✅ 12v compressor fridge installations
✅ Corner caps fitted on cracked rear panels
✅ 900x600 skylight replacement (storm damage repair)
✅ Multiple solar panel installations
✅ Full caravan servicing
✅ 12v & 230v system diagnostics
✅ Brake replacements
✅ Damp reports carried out
✅ Alde boiler replacement
✅ Microwave installation
✅ Water pump diagnostics
✅ Gas safety checks
✅ Locker door replacement
✅ Awning rail reseal
✅ Habitation door handle replacement
✅ Gas locker installation
✅ Hob installation

No job too big or small – we’ve got you covered.

If you’re thinking about getting your caravan or motorhome checked, repaired, or upgraded, now’s the time to get booked in. Our diary is filling up fast!

📞 Get in touch today to secure your slot.

www.habisafe.co.uk
[email protected]
01752 936564

01/04/2026

🎉 HabiSafe Ltd is 1 year old today! 🎉

Today marks 1 year since HabiSafe Ltd was formed, and we just wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you to all of our customers for your support over the past year.

Starting and building a business is a big step, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has trusted us with their caravan and motorhome servicing, repairs and habitation work throughout our first year.

Whether you’ve booked in with us, recommended us to others, liked and shared our posts, or simply supported us along the way — thank you. It genuinely means a lot.

We’re proud of what we’ve achieved in our first year and are looking forward to continuing to grow, improve, and support even more customers in the years ahead.

Here’s to Year 2! 🥂

Thank you for being part of our journey.

– HabiSafe Ltd

18/03/2026

🚨 Alde Heating System Owners – This Could Save You Thousands! 🚨

If your caravan or motorhome is fitted with an Alde heating system, this is something you really can’t afford to ignore…

At HabiSafe Ltd, we’ve already seen 4 Alde systems fail this year alone — all due to lack of servicing 😬
In each case, the system had internally leaked within the boilers casing, leading to major repair costs 💸

👉 The cause?
Old or degraded fluid that wasn’t changed at the correct interval.

🔧 What you need to know:
✔️ Blue Alde fluid – must be changed every 2 years
✔️ Pink Alde fluid – lasts up to 5 years
✔️ Most older systems originally had blue fluid, but many have now been upgraded to pink.

⚠️ Buying a caravan or motorhome with Alde heating?
Make sure you:
✅ Check the service history of the Alde system
✅ Confirm the fluid has been changed on schedule
Ignoring this could leave you facing a bill in the thousands to replace the boiler 😳

💡 Our advice:
Regular servicing isn’t just a recommendation — it’s essential to protect your system and your wallet

📅 We’re now booking Alde fluid services
📍 Covering Devon & Cornwall
📞 01752 936564
🌐 www.habisafe.co.uk

✅ Stay safe. Stay warm. Stay serviced.

12/03/2026

❗A warning to anyone that breaks down whilst towing their caravan❗

For the second time in 6 months I have had a callout to a caravan that has been towed by a recovery truck with the handbrake left on.
The caravan was towed from Michealwood services to Bridgewater services and hadn't had the handbrake released.
This caused the brake linings to be completely destroyed, the drums to be heavily scored and the reverse spring to stretch.
It could have potentially been a lot worse, especially with the distance travelled.
The customer will most likely be reimbursed by the recovery company, but they were still inconvenienced massively.
My advice is to check the handbrake yourself before the recovery truck sets off just for peace of mind.

07/03/2026

Today we were in Looe to perform a habitation service on a motorhome, as well as refit a poorly fitted fridge.

The customer had a new fridge fitted after having a leak of refrigerant gases from her previous fridge.
Unfortunately, where she had it fitted clearly didn't understand the importance of the fridge room seal.

The fridge was sitting off its room seal, which is there to stop carbon monoxide coming into the habitation area. (See first two photos)

On top of that the gas connections were not done up tight enough, so there was a slight gas leak, the 230v electric cable was not contained within a junction box to provide a maintenance free connection and the drain pipe was over a metre long and looped up into the cavity, so that it filled up with water and drained directly into the floor at the back of the fridge.

We removed the fridge, tidied all of the screws, gas pipe and connections and all of the cable ties the previous installer left behind.
We then reworked the timber to fit and added an all new room seal to it.
Then we refitted the fridge, taking time to make sure it was completely sealed and no light could be seen through the front of the fridge.
Then the 230v electric cable was put inside a junction box and the drain hose was cut to size and fitted correctly so it drains externally.
Fridge was then gas tested for tightness and the tested for operation on all three sources.

After that we did the habitation service and enjoyed a lovely lunch provided by our customer 😋

Once we finished there we had a call from another one of our customers that was conveniently in Looe to say they thought they had an issue with the battery charger and gas lockout on a Truma heater.
We attended and found no issue with the battery charger and the lockout on the Truma system was caused by a crash sensor on the pigtail.
Gas was reset and the Truma system checked and found to be ok.

All in all a very productive day with two very happy customers 😊

Address

Plymouth

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441752936564

Website

https://www.habisafe.co.uk/

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