Gas Safety in Caravans and Motorhomes

Modern caravans (touring and static), motorhomes and lodges are built to high quality standards, and increasingly are fitted out with domestic quality gas appliances.

All gas appliances must be installed in accordance with the safety requirements of British Standards in order to help minimise risk to you and your family. Gas safety inspections are largely not mandatory in the UK, however they are increasingly becoming a requirement for insurance.

Most parks now require that privately owned static caravans have an annual gas safety test. Typically a gas test will cost no more than £40 to £50 and a certificate will be issued providing the gas pipe work and appliances are considered to be in safe working order. In the case of touring caravans and motorhomes a regular service is recommended for piece of mind.

Carbon Monoxide

Accidents which have occurred as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning or asphyxiation are caused by a combination of circumstances, usually involving two or more of the following factors:

  • Inadequate ventilation (permanent air inlets)
  • Unsatisfactory flueing
  • Poor appliance performance
  • User interference
  • Lack of servicing and routine maintenance
  • Bad use and failure to follow user instructions

For more information about carbon monoxide poisoning visit:
www.co-awareness.org

Annual Servicing

Regular servicing can ensure your gas appliances are working safely and effectively. A service will typically include:

  • A check for gas leaks and condition of pipework and hoses
  • Ventilation check (air inlets are clear and adequate)
  • Flue check (smoke spillage test)
  • Checking safety devices are work correctly
  • Appliances are safe to use

Servicing and other gas work should ONLY be carried out by a qualified and CORGI registered engineer. All CORGI engineers should carry an ID card which should look like the sample card opposite.

Please see CORGI-GAS-SAFETY for information and to find your nearest engineer.

Aside from a gas check it is also a good idea to install and (CO) Carbon Monoxide alarm, alarms can be purchased from a number of outlets including:

Insurance Quick Links

Touring Caravan Insurance Touring Caravan Insurance
Static Caravan Insurance Static Caravan Insurance
Motorhome Insurance Motorcaravan Insurance


Insurance Check Points

- Does the policy cover 'All Risks'?
- Is there 'New for Old' cover?
- Are you covered for use abroad?
- Is there 'Third Party Liability' cover?
- Is the unit securly stored e.g. CASSOA?

Cassoa Storage Sites

CASSOA LogoCASSOA storage sites offer piece of mind for owners as member sites have to undergo various checks and are classified as either a Gold, Silver or Bronze site.

CASSOA storage facilities are acknowledged by most touring caravan insurance companies and many motorhome insurance companies. You will often be eligable for insurance discounts if you can prove your caravan or motor caravan is stored on a CASSOA site.