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Hi all

Our cheap caravan (not worth paying anyone to do anything to it),is damp and some wood is rotted along one side. If I seal the roof with silicon sealant to stop anymore water getting in can I still use it or is it unsafe? Just want to get a summers worth of holidays out of it.If its not safe what sort of job is it to make it safe?

Thanks Mark

How long's a piece of string?

I assume by "safe" you mean is it likely to rip apart all over the carriageway whilst being towed. If so, then it's imposible to say without more info.

If the walls "feel" secure and no gaps are visible through the seams (that wind could get into and open up) and the rails seem well stuck to the outer skin, then I suppose it would be secure enough to tow as long as you don't go tearing up the motorway  or in strong gusty winds. But that's only an opinion.

The worst your likely to get on your pitch is a soaking of you or your equipment if the thing lets go during your stay, unlikely IMO, but don't have anything welectric plugged in near the damp areas!

Nez