Caravan roadworthy certificate (caravan RWC), Thomastown

IBM Auto Mechanic inspects caravans and camper trailers for a Victorian Certificate of Roadworthiness at 21-23 Trawalla Ave, Thomastown. The inspection covers the coupling and safety chains, brakes, wheel bearings, tyres, lights and plug wiring, and the chassis. Pass, and our licensed vehicle tester issues the certificate on the spot. Fail, and you leave with a written report and a booked re-check.

When a caravan needs an RWC

• Selling or transferring a registered caravan in Victoria
• Re-registering a caravan that has lapsed, or bringing one in from interstate
• Clearing a defect notice

Some light trailers are exempt from the roadworthy requirement on transfer. Ring with the caravan’s ATM and we will tell you whether yours needs a certificate before you tow it over.

What the caravan inspection covers

• Coupling, safety chains, shackles and the handbrake
• Brakes: override or electric, including the breakaway unit where fitted
• Wheel bearings, hubs and stub axles
• Tyres, rims and wheel nuts
• Tail lights, indicators, reflectors and the trailer plug wiring
• Chassis, drawbar, welds and suspension
• Jockey wheel and stabiliser legs

Gas and electrical compliance certificates are separate documents from a roadworthy certificate. If a buyer or dealer has asked for those as well, tell us when you book and we will point you in the right direction.

What fails caravans most often

• Tyres aged past their safe life, even with plenty of tread
• Wheel bearings with play or no grease
• Trailer plug wiring and lights
• Seized or ineffective brakes on vans that have sat unused
• Coupling wear and missing or undersized safety chain shackles

What to bring

• Registration details, or the VIN and papers for an unregistered or interstate van
• Any previous rejection report
• The van empty of gas bottles if you can; it makes the coupling and drawbar easier to inspect

Price and turnaround

Ask for the price when you book. Most caravan inspections are done within the day, and small fixes such as bearings, lights and plugs are usually done on the spot.

Near you: the workshop is in Thomastown, a short drive from Epping, Lalor, Campbellfield, Somerton, Broadmeadows, Coolaroo, Craigieburn and the rest of northern Melbourne. Areas we serve.