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25/2/2007 at 10:10am
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit:  Peugeot 207sw
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Hi, Just had to write of my 2-berth caravan because of terrible damp problems, it was not worth the time and effort to even  begin to rectify the problems, I have always had a leaning towards motorhomes, do you encounter the same problems with damp, they seem to be rife with second hand caravans, is the same with motor homes, camper vans etc, thanks, Bob.

  



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25/2/2007 at 10:50am
 Location: Peterborough
 Outfit: Fiat Talbot Elnagh Magnum 545 Plus
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we have just bought a motorhome, each time we looked at a unit we used a damp detector on it, the ceiling, under floor, above floor around shower under windows etc surprisingly the unit we bought had flat alloy sides with a fiberglass room 1993 reg with NO damp we tested it after three solid days of torrential rain before we bough it as it was stood outside at a dealers. Some of the units inside were damp though so test thougholy before buying secondhand caravan or motorhome we have done a lot of research so we knew where to look and what damp measurment to except but this unit suited out needs and is dry as a bone


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25/2/2007 at 2:23pm
 Location: Staffs Cheshire bord
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I know taht C class motorhomes do suffer from damp just like caravans, as they're a caravan on top of a lorry base.  Not sure about A class and campers tho'

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Sometimes a little rain must fall before you reach a rainbow.

The work will wait while you show the child the rainbow, but the rainbow won't wait while you finish the work.


25/2/2007 at 4:13pm
 Location: Sunny Cheshire
 Outfit: Bessacarr E765p
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Yep you can expect it, not as much as a caravan due to teh movement you get on a caravan when towing. A case of a good damp meter and not dismissing damp but thinking about the extent of the problem.


25/2/2007 at 5:30pm
 Location: Peterborough
 Outfit: Fiat Talbot Elnagh Magnum 545 Plus
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 class seem to be better if you can find one at the right price, unit weight and that suites your needs

we found that elnagh magnums were the best and we have seen some right fish ponds ans swimming pools on wheels



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25/2/2007 at 5:32pm
 Location: Peterborough
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Sorry i meant "A" Class (stupid keyboard) just had it repaired as well


25/2/2007 at 8:58pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit:  Peugeot 207sw
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Hi,New to motor homes,what are a-class, and c-class

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25/2/2007 at 9:04pm
 Location: Sunny Cheshire
 Outfit: Bessacarr E765p
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c class are coachbuilt. A bit like they take the van cut every thing out of it to be left with the chassis.then basicaly ehh put a caravan on it    

A class they take the van and build in it.



25/2/2007 at 9:14pm
 Location: Lancashire
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OK thanks for that, Bob

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25/2/2007 at 10:07pm
 Location: Staffs Cheshire bord
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Scorpio69 you can recognise a C class because they have a bulge over the top of the cab, A class have a smooth front.  Thought this might help you to recognise them more easily.

Jean



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25/2/2007 at 10:57pm
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 Outfit: ford motorhome
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Does nyone know where I can buy a Damp Meter from please? other than mail order - need one for wednesday..

Thankyou.



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25/2/2007 at 11:21pm
 Location: Cumbria
 Outfit: Motor Home Autotrail Badger
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I bought mine from Machine Mart

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25/2/2007 at 11:38pm
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thankyou - just looked at their web site - cant see them on it - are they called damp meters / detectors / moisture.... do you know ?

thankyou

lesley



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26/2/2007 at 7:11am
 Location: Lancashire
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B&Q £15.00

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26/2/2007 at 8:46am
 Location: Peterborough
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we use a Rapitest damp detector

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rapitest-Dd-105-Damp-Detector/dp/B0001NPZ74

it is extreamly sensitive and works really well

we got ours from a market stall for a couple of pound

 



26/2/2007 at 2:08pm
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Thanks for all the info, Bob

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