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Subject Topic: Tardis Spongy Floor Post Reply Post New Topic
Personatrophy1606
23/7/2012 at 8:48pm
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Hi All,

As title says i have noticed the floor near one end of the camper is spongy when walking on it, I assume it has been damp at some point although feels completely dry now.

Anyone had any experience of this, recommendations to either repair/replace/strengthen?

Any advice appreciated!

Andy.


Personatrophy1606
24/7/2012 at 2:37pm
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Just had a read around and noticed people refer to "delamination" near sink/cooker or door usually, well this is in between sink and wardrobe so could well be that.

Will buy one of those kits from ebay and give it a bash.

Andy.


Personejjerome
24/7/2012 at 8:06pm
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We have the same problem with the door on our Sterling..so will be interested to know how you get on.

All the best.

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New van!


Personatrophy1606
24/7/2012 at 8:12pm
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Hi ejjerome, i will be following the following process (but buying a ready made kit), the pictures might be useful for you to have a bash at your own:-

http://brian-davies.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/delamination.htm


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Quote: Originally posted by atrophy1606 on 23/7/2012
Hi All,

As title says i have noticed the floor near one end of the camper is spongy when walking on it, I assume it has been damp at some point although feels completely dry now.

Anyone had any experience of this, recommendations to either repair/replace/strengthen?

Any advice appreciated!




Had a Tardis years ago, had the same problem.

The quickest and easiest fix is to wedge a length of timber under the floor.

The chassis (if I remember correctly) is 'C' shaped, which enabled a length od timber (might have been 3" x 3") to be inserted btween the front tapering chassis members, knocked tight with a hammer, and then secured with a coachbolt.

I can recall doing that fix - and it worked well.

BTW - if the floor has gone, it might pay to take a look inside the door. You might wll find that the timber surrounding the lock has also rotted.

Again, a relatively easy fix (the door is hollow) - but a testament to Conway's reluctance to seal things properly.



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