Approaching 7th summer - do I need any special gas, electric or battery servicing?

Lavapotman · Feb 25, 2015

This is one for those Cali owners who have had their vans for a few years. My 09 Cali is approaching it's 7th trouble free summer. It only does around 4k a year (summer holiday - got to Rome last year - and second car run around). It gets its van servicing when required but should I need the gas system serviced? I guess I should even although it's only on its second bottle of gas in 6 years. And I'm still on all my original batteries - is that normal? Any advice appreciated.

jts46 · Feb 25, 2015

I am the same as you "lavapotman" have now done 115,000 miles, on original leisure batteries, had to have new engine battery 2 years ago, all that happens on a gas service is a pressure test to ensure no leaks and clean burner and jets.

John

peter · Feb 25, 2015

Hi,
I too have a 09 cali, was told by Alex ( SMG ) that batteries should be good for 8 years. Believe gas should be checked and certificate issued every 4 years.
Peter.

WelshGas · Feb 25, 2015

So if you have it serviced by VW, can they do the Gas Check?

calikev · Feb 25, 2015

No vw can't do it I believe vw Leicester have a guy come in to do it

peter · Feb 25, 2015

Hi,
SMG also got a 'gas man' in to do it.

Peter.

Lavapotman · Feb 25, 2015

thanks for all your comments. Sounds like batteries ok for now.
I see in another post vwcampersales do test ( every3 years and test and replace hose every 6.)

andyinluton · Feb 25, 2015

The rubber hoses on the gas system need careful inspection - below is an extract from Calors website:

In general terms and given reasonably favourable operating conditions, BS3212 or BS EN 1763 flexible hose should last for up to 5 years normal service life.

However, due to the wide range of factors which can adversely affect the integrity of hose, no specific life should be quoted and emphasis must always be made in the absolute necessity for the customer / owner / delivery person to make regular checks on the condition of hoses.