Find leaks before they find your floor
The signs of water getting in, and why a pressure test beats looking.
Repairs
Leak testing
Water gets into caravans slowly and quietly. We pressurise the van and soap the seams, and the bubbles show exactly where it’s getting in, before it rots the frame.
All makes and modelsBought from us or not
Done in Murray BridgeThirty years of claims
Quoted before workNothing done without your say-so
Book onlineWe call to confirm
What’s included
Pressure testing finds water entry before it damages the frame.
- Pressure test of the full body
- Moisture readings in problem areas
- Report of the entry points found
- Resealing quote
How it works
What happens when you book
- Seal the vanVents and drains are blocked and a fan pressurises the inside of the van slightly above outside air.
- Soap and watchEvery seam, window, hatch, light, join and screw is soaped. Where air escapes, bubbles form. There’s no guessing.
- Moisture checkInside, we meter the walls and floor around any leak to see whether water has already done damage.
- Report and quoteYou get photos of each entry point and a quote for resealing, and if needed, repair.
Signs you need this
Book in if any of these sound familiar
- Staining or bubbling around windows and hatches
- A musty smell when you open the van
- Soft spots in the floor or walls
- Swollen cupboard edges or cabinetry
- Buying a used van (always test before you pay)
- Sealant that looks cracked, chalky or lifted
When to book. Book a leak test when buying a used van, once a year as maintenance, or as soon as you notice stains, a musty smell or soft spots.
Repairs
Caravan leak testing in Murray Bridge
A caravan leak test at Murray Bridge Caravan Centre pressurises the van and soaps every seam, window, hatch, light and fitting. Where air escapes, bubbles form, which shows the exact point water will get in. It takes about two hours and ends with a photographed report and a resealing quote.
Water damage is the most expensive thing that happens to caravans and the slowest to show. Sealant on a van parked outside in Murray Bridge sees strong UV all summer and ages faster than you’d think. A yearly test costs a fraction of a wall rebuild.
If you’re buying a used van, test it before you hand over the money. We do pre-purchase leak tests for buyers and sellers, and the report is yours to keep.
Common questions
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Murray Bridge workshop
98 Maurice Road, Murray Bridge SA 5253 · 08 8532 4777 · admin@caravancentre.com.au
Mon – Fri8:30am – 5:00pmSaturday9:00am – 12:00pmSundayClosed
DirectionsWhat’s the difference between a leak test and just looking?
Looking finds leaks that have already caused damage. A pressure test finds the pinhole in a sealant bead that will cause damage next winter. The bubbles show exactly where, down to the screw.
How often should I test?
Once a year is sensible. Sun and heat age sealant faster than people expect, and a van parked outside year-round is the usual suspect. Always before buying a used van.
If you find leaks, can you fix them?
Yes. Minor entry points are resealed, usually the same week. If moisture has got into the frame we quote a water damage repair, which is a bigger job.
Will a leak test find a leak that only shows in heavy rain?
Yes. Pressure testing finds every path air can take out of the van, which is every path water can take in, regardless of weather.
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Murray Bridge Caravan Centre
Ready when you are
Book online and we’ll call to confirm, or request a call and talk it through first.
Other services
Insurance repairs
Hail, storm, road and accident damage on all makes.
Water damage repairs
Rotted frames, soft floors and delaminated walls rebuilt properly.
Caravan servicing
Brakes, bearings, gas, electrics and chassis checked to a set schedule.
Mobile servicing and repairs via RV Now
We come to you. Servicing and repairs at your home, storage yard or caravan park, via RV Now.
Accessory installs and fitouts
Solar, awnings, water tanks, racks and full off-grid fitouts.
12V electrical
Lithium upgrades, DC-DC chargers, inverters and fault finding.