Trailer & Caravan Services up to 3,500 kg GVM
At Modzilla, we offer a range of services for trailers and caravans up to 3,500 kg GVM, grouped by service area:
Please call in advance to make a booking.
We assist with emergency repairs (Please note that emergency repairs cost more than standard repairs.)
Chassis, Axles & Suspension
Wheel bearing inspection, repacking, adjustment and replacement
Axle, stub axle and hub replacement, as well as axle alignment
Leaf spring, shackle and bush replacement
Rubber torsion / independent suspension service (AL-KO, Knott, etc.)
Shock absorber fitment and replacement
Chassis inspection, rust treatment, welding and reinforcement
Drawbar and A-frame inspection and repair
Brakes
Override/overrun coupling servicing and rebuilds
Brake shoes, drums, cables, rods and adjusters
Breakaway cable and emergency brake systems
Handbrake/parking brake adjustment
Fitting brakes to unbraked trailers (over 500 kg GVM requirement)
Tyres & wheels
Tyre replacement and inspection for age and perishing
Wheel stud, wheel nut and torque checks
Spare wheel carrier and jockey wheel fitment or replacement
TPMS fitment
Towing & coupling
Coupling head and towball replacement (50 mm, pin & ball)
Safety chains and shackles
Electrical – 12 V
Road lights: tail, brake, indicator, reverse, plate lights
Wiring looms, 7-pin/13-pin plugs and socket conversions
Battery, dual-battery, DC-DC and split-charge systems
Solar panels, regulators, inverters
Interior lighting and LED conversions
Fault finding and short-circuit diagnosis
Victron products
Electrical – 220 V
Mains hook-up inlets, distribution boards, earth leakage
Plug points, extension and shore-power leads
Certificate of Compliance testing via registered electrician
Gas & appliances
Gas bottle mounting, regulators, hoses and pigtails
Leak testing and gas Certificate of Conformity
Stoves, ovens, geysers/water heaters
Water & sanitation
Fresh-water tanks, pumps, filters
Taps, sinks, showers, plumbing leaks
Cassette and portable toilet servicing
Body & sealing (non-timber)
Roof, seam, window and joint resealing
Damp and water-ingress detection and repair
Aluminium and fibreglass panel repair and dent removal
Windows, rooflights, vents and hatches
Doors, locks, hinges, catches and gas struts
Mudguards, mudflaps and skirts
Awnings & exterior accessories
Awning Repair and replacement
Awning rails and tie-downs
Roof racks, ladders, bike- and board carriers
Nose cones, stone guards, toolboxes and jerry can holders
Stabilising & setup
Corner steadies, stabiliser legs and jacks
Jockey wheel repair and replacement
Levelling systems
Motorised caravan mover fitment and service
Interior fittings (excluding timber work)
Upholstery, cushions, curtains, blinds and flyscreens
Vinyl flooring
Bed and seat mechanism repair
Appliance mounting and replacement
Boat & specialised trailers
Winches, straps, rollers and bunks
Submersible lighting and sealed bearing systems
Tipper, plant, luggage and catering trailer servicing
Trailer conversions and custom fabrication
Inspections, compliance & admin
Full pre-trip and pre-purchase inspections
Roadworthy preparation
Tare/GVM verification, nose weight and load balancing
VIN and chassis number verification
Insurance assessments, quotes and approved repair work