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Subject Topic: Avondale 510-5 Dart damp
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Personpheonix200
08/2/2017 at 6:51am
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Morning Folks ,Have discovered the dreaded damp patch in my van.An before i attempt to Repair is it best to Re-seal all the rails before repairing inside ,im suspecting the Grab rails .Doing a damp test this weekend to find out how much of a job it will be .


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08/2/2017 at 11:14am
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Better seal the outside first.you will have to take the full inside front off as the grab rails are fixed to a baton of wood.The fix it club at the top of this link will help you http://www.1carpc.co.uk/wcdr/favorites.htm

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Personpheonix200
10/2/2017 at 6:52am
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Sorry for late reply ,The Damp is at the rear of the caravan.My fault.did not say which end,going to inspect it with a damp meter tomorrow.

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Personguzgog
10/2/2017 at 9:18am
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Hi if I were doing the job reguards damp explore the damp first to see if the batons that the outside rails fasten to are rotten, if so replace these before sealing the outside.PS if your van is outside suggest buy a tarpaulin to fit over the van while you are doing the work.   cheers Stan


PersonMickcaro
11/2/2017 at 5:08pm
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Hi can you get it under cover while you do the work ? if not you need a tarpaulin or cover and some duck tape as guzgog suggests.
I'm on with a similar project and have removed the damaged interior parts first, this imo allows a better look at whats going on and where the water is coming from, and lets air to it to start and dry out the damaged area.


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Personpheonix200
12/2/2017 at 7:15pm
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Hi guys

Thanks for the replys .Do any of you know if the alu sides of on avondale are comprised of 2 sheets?as from going by the readings i got it seems to be along the middle of the sidepanel

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Personsand_danser
13/2/2017 at 1:20pm
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I just came in here to post asking about repairs and seen this. I've got an old Avondale Perle with damp at front & back. It turned out to be pin holes in the roof so check for these...
GOOD LUCK!

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Personpheonix200
14/2/2017 at 6:34am
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Thanks mate

I am looking forward to it,its localized in one corner more along the baton that runs along,The rear of the van is a plastic mold so i have know idea what the frame work or polystyrene layout is behind till i get a chance to inspect ,i mean remove board ,And good luck with your Venture


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Personsand_danser
14/2/2017 at 9:36am
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I was looking forward to it until I discovered the cupboards are held up from the top side, having second thoughts now :(
Aye see how it goes, nice to have someone doing the same being on the same wave length... nothing ventured, nothing gained eh ;)

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Personpheonix200
26/2/2017 at 3:54pm
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How you getting on with your repair?

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Personsand_danser
26/2/2017 at 6:44pm
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I put all the screws back in and gave up on it, its just too much taking the top-side screws out on a 23 yr old van worth £500. Too much too close to the coming season. I'd rather concentrate on the dodgy injector on my mondeo tdci estate to to it around with lol.
thanks for caring :)

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