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Hi ohh wise ones..

I wish to do some alteration to my new Adria as it could do with some changes to suit my families way of using the van.  One of the biggest problems is the location of the TV.  I would like to put a foldable shelf in to hold the TV in a place where we actually want it.  The issue I have is the I want to look like it was part of the van.

I am pretty good with my hands (so the OH says) and given the correct material I know I produce a top quality job, but where can I get lightweight (honeycomb centre) wood for caravans.

Cheers

The wood used in most modern caravans is usually 12mm or 8mm ply.  This is much lighter than standard ply.  You may be able to get some of the right finish from Magnum at Grimsby or O'Leary Motorhomes at Hull.  Alternatively, you can use 3mm ply with lath for the core.

http://www.magnummotorhomes.co.uk/

http://www.olearymotorhomes.co.uk/

Mike

if you find scrap yard for caravans they will have plenty of wood structures you can make one from.

Breakers

Thanks for replies folks.

I like the idea of ply with a vinyl covering.  I see how this would work.  I also like the idea of drilling hole through to make it lighter.

If this doesn't work I will look at breakers.

I was planning on using something like piano hinges to mount it and the support what do you think?

Cheers

Richard