Hi everyone I've recently bought a Pennine folding camper, when checking before buying it I thought I had been thorough and couldn't find any damp however upon opening it today I found a spongy spot at the front below where the sink is. It's at the front drivers side from the floor about 3 inches up and goes along about 2 feet. The rest all seems good is it worth repairing? Currently it's undercover in a workshop and I am going to buy a big waterproof cover for whole body when not in use as the transit cover only goes 50cm down.
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Apologies it's a 2004 Pennine Pullman, I didn't know whether to leave it for now as it's only a small patch or replace the whole panel before summer or is that a bit extreme, also what is a very good sealant to bond a corner of the front to the body.
Hi Addy80, and welcome to the Forum.
In the end, this has to be your decision, and related to the reason you bought the camper. But I’d be inclined to get a cheap damp meter, and check the readings on other panels, and even the floor, so you know the extent of the problem. If you get readings below say 15 all over except your spongy panel, then you’ve got something worth investing a little time and money in fixing up, to give many days of camping pleasure. If not, then you’ll be able to get maybe one season out of it, assuming the canvas is in good order.
It would be worthwhile getting a mobile caravan engineer to service the mechanicals for you; brakes; hitch; wheel bearings (usually replaced the wheel nuts in a service); gas and electric safety. They will usually do a damp report too. This will be about £250, but money well spent. You’re buying not just the work, but also their experience of dealing with trailers. After all, you’re going to be trusting yourself and your loved ones to this piece of kit; it’s more important than insurance IMHO.
My instinct would be to put a new panel on, if you have the time and the inclination. We went from a Fiesta to tenting, to caravan; and were advised that it’s a great hobby if you like DIY jobs! Sikaflex 522 is the usual caravan mastic, though you could probably use Sikoflex EBT+ as it’s stocked more widely, at B&Q etc.
Good luck with your project, and let us know how it goes!
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Topic: Damp In Folding Camper
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