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24/2/2008 at 5:15pm
 Location: Tipton West Midlands
 Outfit: Swift Challenger 520
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Hi

Just getting all my questions asked.  Can I recarpet my Rapido caravan?  I know the carpet will have to stand up o being folded, but is there any reason I can't recarpet?

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24/2/2008 at 7:23pm
 Location: Leominster
 Outfit: Esterel fold van . Compass drifter mv
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Hi, I had a Rapido Conformatic which folded in two places. The original floor covering was a felt backed vinyl, I left this in place and carpeted all over. The only problem you might have is if you use a thick or deep pile carpet as this will stop the van folding correctly. I used thin carpet similar to 'flotex' kitchen carpet which was water resistant and easy clean. The bending at hinges was no problem.


24/2/2008 at 7:35pm
 Location: Tipton West Midlands
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Hi

Thanks for reply.  I am going to try to find some 'thin' carpet.  I had thought of carpet tiles.

Will let you know how I get on

Jackie



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24/2/2008 at 7:46pm
 Location: Leominster
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Hi,   If you use carpet tiles do not put them over hinges, most types are very stiff and will not bend easily. With carpet you only need to fix at edges, with tiles if you do not fix each one they will fall off when folded (floor becomes roof). As the inside of van is small compared to rooms at home you should be able to buy offcut cheaply.

Len.



26/2/2008 at 8:47pm
 Location: Tipton West Midlands
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Thank you

I'll let you know how I get on.

 

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05/9/2009 at 1:21pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Original Rapido Folding Caravan
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'you have to have material backed carpet not felt.



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