Brakes & running gear
Your caravan’s brakes, wheel bearings, tyres and running gear are what keep it stopping and towing safely — and they wear whether you use the van or not. These guides cover binding or seized brakes, noisy or worn bearings, tyre age and replacement, motor movers and the chassis, so you know what’s a quick fix, what’s a safety-critical job, and what it should cost.
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When Do Caravan Tyres Need Replacing? Age, Cracking & Safety
Caravan tyres are replaced on age, not tread — the 5–7 year guidance, how to read the DOT date code, cracking and pressure checks, and what replacement costs.
11 July 2026
Caravan Mover Not Working? Repair or Replace Your Powrtouch or AL-KO Mover
Is it the battery, the control unit or the motor? Diagnosing a dead caravan mover, repair vs replace, and finding a specialist fast.
30 June 2026
Caravan Wheel Bearing Noise & Replacement Cost: The Owner's Guide
What a caravan wheel bearing rumble means, why you shouldn't tow on it, and what replacement typically costs in the UK.
28 June 2026
Caravan Brakes Binding or Seized: Causes, Fixes & Cost
Why caravan brakes seize or bind after storage, the safe checks you can make yourself, and what it costs to have an engineer free and adjust them.
28 June 2026