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Hi all we took the kids up to see penny after school today because they hadn't seen her yet so I took photo, she is on the edge of two slopes and it was getting dark so they aren't that good but here goes!

This is the hole we are wanting to pach

would all so like some advice on what to do with this! It was a air vent with mesh then canvans over but they some how ripped the mesh and canvans and just put a very naff cover over it. What I would like to do is get some mesh back on it and put a large pice of the red canvans (taken from the awaning bag) over the top glue the canvans on 3 sides then a long the bottom put some valcro (sp sorry don't know how you spell it) so that it can be opend and closed it would this work

and this one is some of the kids and hubby having fun!!!

hubby as been looking on TVS and has phoned to to find out how much it would be to get a new canvans for her and he now wants to save to have that done! think hes fallen for her!!!!!!!

She looks great Katie and i bet soon she will look even better. great that you're already enjoying her.

Re the canvas/vent -you can buy door fly screens which might do to replace the mesh window. cut a piece slightly bigger than opening and hem all the way round (have you got sewing machine?). Hand hem round the opening if its not already done to neaten it all off. You would then have to sew the mesh to the canvas(you can get strong thread and canvas needles-which are curved- to do this) I would also use a strong glue to reinforce the joining. Next take your canvas- again slightly larger and again hemall round. for the 'flap' you would attach velcro to three of the sides of the flap and to the corresponding area around the mesh. you would then need to attach across the top by stitching/sticking as with the mesh. (if you stuck three sides the you wouldn't be able to open it!) Finally I would imagine you would then need to apply seam sealant to all areas stitched to ensure its water proof.

Iknow that sounds complicated but once you start (if you can sew) its not difficult.

I'm so excited for you I'mgoing to have to go and check if I can do anything to Wendy now.

Nina x

Lovely and looks plenty of room too.  Bet you cannot wait to get out in her.

Keep us updated with the pics and progress, always nice to hear how things are coming on.

Very nice Katie, I hope you will soon be out and about.

Gerald and Ann.

The small hole you want to patch.

Simply cut a diamond shape from the bag you mention and stick it on with Copydex. Make sure the diamond shape points upwards so that any rain is able to drip around it easily. Copydex is very waterproof when dry and makes a very strong patch. You'll need to be able to press the patch on very firmly so if you can lay it flat with something solid and flat underneath you can place a brick on top.

Hi,

Great oufit. Out first was a Conway Challenger - Almost identical - even the colour.

We have some fantastic memories.

Would recommend getting a repair kit from a camping place such as Towsure etc. Then use the glue from that kit with the material you have. This glue is waterproof and meant for the application. Hole will be waterproof.

You will have so much fun customising and making it your own unique unit.

Have fun - and lots of it.

Chalkie.

Katie congratulations on achieving your aim. We started our camping days with a TT and had a great time.  I am sure you and the family are going to have some wonderful times with penny.

Valerie

sounds like the glue and patch is the way to go....