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sexydaz

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« Reply #30 on: 20 December 2009, 19:19:09 »
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a 1993 (guessing corniche)the famous soggy swifts,imho the waters already in cos the boards are soft therefore timbers are rotten,without ripping boards out and possibly drying timbers unless there too far gone and chopping out to put new wood in youll never get a grab on yer screws for moulding,matching the wall board would be difficult and you would end up with a patchwork quilt,cost for boarding and adhesives as well as resealing mouldings would not be cheap and given the age of the van it really wouldnt be worth it,all i would do with it is as youve done slap some sealer over the joints but not normal silicone yer want some proper stuff like geobond and try and stop anymore water getting in,a heater and a dehumidifier will help dry it out but yer can never dry timbers as there behind boards and the boards will always be soft now.check round yer windows and it doesnt hurt to run some sealer round the rubbers outside also round yer door frame,i dont think its a repair its more about trying to preserve it a little longer and try get some more use out of it.my vans rotten its a 1989 abbey bought cheap and rotten and when its days up i will ave had my money out of it
  hope that helps or do you feel like shooting me :y
Not at all mate, I thought exactly the same. Guess its not what I wanted to hear like!   :'(

My dad is a joiner by trade, and I’m good with anything DIY related, so repairing could be an option, but I guess it would be a fairly major job, and therefore not worth doing really?
      
Is there anything I can 'inject' the wood with?
if yer want to do some repairing(bodgeing)
http://www.geocel.co.uk/product.aspx?id=104&pr=mspr

thats yer external sealer

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bison-Polyurethane-Panel-Wallboard-Adhesive-_W0QQitemZ120504345561QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxq20091210?IMSfp=TL091210191002r11350

and that stuff is good for boarding and if yer can get it that price its cheap
sorry as to your question injecting the wood  :-? if yer do rip the board out the timber is surrounded by polystyrene you can expose the timber and slap that stuff all over it to strengthen it but what you will gain by doin it if im honest is not a great deal i would just slap some sealer all over outside thats my oppinion and just keep using it
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« Reply #31 on: 20 December 2009, 19:19:35 »
Probably talking out of my rear end here ( as I often do) but wasn't there a resin on the market a while back that you could "Inject" into rotting timber to preserve what was left and firm it up ?
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« Reply #32 on: 20 December 2009, 19:23:07 »
I prefer KW's method :y :y

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sexydaz

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« Reply #33 on: 20 December 2009, 19:28:43 »
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Probably talking out of my rear end here ( as I often do) but wasn't there a resin on the market a while back that you could "Inject" into rotting timber to preserve what was left and firm it up ?
there could be but to get to the rotten wood still means ripping all the board out to get at it
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« Reply #34 on: 20 December 2009, 19:35:00 »
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a 1993 (guessing corniche)the famous soggy swifts,imho the waters already in cos the boards are soft therefore timbers are rotten,without ripping boards out and possibly drying timbers unless there too far gone and chopping out to put new wood in youll never get a grab on yer screws for moulding,matching the wall board would be difficult and you would end up with a patchwork quilt,cost for boarding and adhesives as well as resealing mouldings would not be cheap and given the age of the van it really wouldnt be worth it,all i would do with it is as youve done slap some sealer over the joints but not normal silicone yer want some proper stuff like geobond and try and stop anymore water getting in,a heater and a dehumidifier will help dry it out but yer can never dry timbers as there behind boards and the boards will always be soft now.check round yer windows and it doesnt hurt to run some sealer round the rubbers outside also round yer door frame,i dont think its a repair its more about trying to preserve it a little longer and try get some more use out of it.my vans rotten its a 1989 abbey bought cheap and rotten and when its days up i will ave had my money out of it
  hope that helps or do you feel like shooting me :y
Not at all mate, I thought exactly the same. Guess its not what I wanted to hear like!   :'(

My dad is a joiner by trade, and I’m good with anything DIY related, so repairing could be an option, but I guess it would be a fairly major job, and therefore not worth doing really?
      
Is there anything I can 'inject' the wood with?
if yer want to do some repairing(bodgeing)
http://www.geocel.co.uk/product.aspx?id=104&pr=mspr

thats yer external sealer

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bison-Polyurethane-Panel-Wallboard-Adhesive-_W0QQitemZ120504345561QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxq20091210?IMSfp=TL091210191002r11350

and that stuff is good for boarding and if yer can get it that price its cheap
sorry as to your question injecting the wood  :-? if yer do rip the board out the timber is surrounded by polystyrene you can expose the timber and slap that stuff all over it to strengthen it but what you will gain by doin it if im honest is not a great deal i would just slap some sealer all over outside thats my oppinion and just keep using it
oh maybe another bit of food for thought its something ive seen in vans before its not right but sometimes i suppose it would please the eye,ive seen vans where someones boarded over the soft board to hide it,theres numerous bodges or the big serious strip down and do it right.hope these few options help :)
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« Reply #35 on: 20 December 2009, 20:06:55 »
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I prefer KW's method :y :y

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Yes maybe, but I dont like the idea of putting up a tent when its freezing cold and peeeing it down!  :P
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« Reply #36 on: 20 December 2009, 20:07:53 »
Cheers Hercukes, I guess I will just reseal what I can and see how long it lasts  :-/
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« Reply #37 on: 21 December 2009, 21:58:18 »
What are 2002/2003 Baileys like for longevity?
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« Reply #38 on: 21 December 2009, 22:12:33 »
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What are 2002/2003 Baileys like for longevity?
Found some damp in mine at Newent ......

Done now, new boards, timber etc; 700 quids worth!
I wasn't a happy chappie, especially as we'd traded-in a mint 1998 one for it.
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« Reply #39 on: 21 December 2009, 22:22:52 »
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well done guy about time what you been playing at mate.you took your time? have a good christmas and a great new year ::) ::) :y
You too matey. Looking forward to seeing you & your good lady wife at York in the spring....in our caravans!!!! :y
It's not reccommended to mention post count and caravans I know :-X
Yours will be reinstated in time Tony. Mine are well & truly foobarred!!!!! :y
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« Reply #40 on: 21 December 2009, 22:32:59 »
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What are 2002/2003 Baileys like for longevity?
Found some damp in mine at Newent ......

Done now, new boards, timber etc; 700 quids worth!
I wasn't a happy chappie, especially as we'd traded-in a mint 1998 one for it.


 :( :( :( :(

Better check mine then
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« Reply #41 on: 21 December 2009, 22:43:52 »
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What are 2002/2003 Baileys like for longevity?
Found some damp in mine at Newent ......

Done now, new boards, timber etc; 700 quids worth!
I wasn't a happy chappie, especially as we'd traded-in a mint 1998 one for it.


 :( :( :( :(

Better check mine then

Sounds like I need to inspect mine as well.
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« Reply #42 on: 21 December 2009, 23:08:27 »
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Cheers Hercukes, I guess I will just reseal what I can and see how long it lasts  :-/
Hi Ian. Hav'nt seen your van yet but will at the Spring Yorkmeet. Mine is a 1989 (F or G reg) Elddis whirlwind GTX...sounds good! It's had some serious damp at the front before i bought it to the extent the whole 3 front windows were ripped out & refitted, not a pretty job but as you say it does'nt smell damp or musty. Galv. chassis, solid floor, heating, cooking, shower etc. £200. It'll die one day but will owe me nothing. No more tents for me!!!! :y
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« Reply #43 on: 22 December 2009, 00:05:38 »
Here we go Guy, just for you...


Inside rear, through the door is a sink / bog to the left, a wardrobe infront and the shower to the right. (as your looking in)


Front of the caravan - Notice the laptop... you know I can't be far away!

Fits test at putting the Awning up at PVS last year (Stopped at Billing for a long weekend) - Also the White Vectra is my old car!  :)

Ready for the trip home!

And the back...

Wish it was as cheap as your van Guy  :'( esp now i've found bloody damp  :'(
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« Reply #44 on: 22 December 2009, 00:45:14 »
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Here we go Guy, just for you...


Inside rear, through the door is a sink / bog to the left, a wardrobe infront and the shower to the right. (as your looking in)


Front of the caravan - Notice the laptop... you know I can't be far away!

Fits test at putting the Awning up at PVS last year (Stopped at Billing for a long weekend) - Also the White Vectra is my old car!  :)

Ready for the trip home!

And the back...

Wish it was as cheap as your van Guy  :'( esp now i've found bloody damp  :'(
Still be good for spring Yorkmeet. Look at it as a learning curve, you won't be fooled again. Meantime use it as often as you can until it falls apart....get your money's worth then either do it up & keep it or ebay it near the summer as a project.   
     If not let Jeremy Clarkson & Jaimie Boy fire assorted projectiles at it.
    To sum up, if it's not worth repairing, sell it on quick of just enjoy using it as it is for as long as you can.
   Third class caravan beats 1st class tent. :y
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