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Subject Topic: Viking Fibreline Damp...advice please. Post Reply Post New Topic
Personcaline
15/11/2010 at 2:06pm
 Location: Bucks
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I am the proud new owner of a gorgeous Viking Fibreline1 caravan, 2 birth. I bought her at an auction and gave her a preliminary check over before bringing her home.

Now I have noticed a few damp areas and am looking for advice as to whether I need to get a professional in or whether I can remedy the problem myself.

I can provide photos and description of the damp areas.

Any advice would e welcomed.


Personmichael
15/11/2010 at 2:20pm
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lots of info here

Fixed It Club Members Directory

http://www.caravandamprepairs.co.uk



Post last edited on 15/11/2010 14:32:58

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the only silly question is the one you do not ask.


Personcaline
16/11/2010 at 8:28am
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Thanks Michael. A friend took a look yesterday and it seems that the joins (sorry, I don't know the right name), have not been resealed after the caravan was repainted! I am going to get some clear sealant and run this round all the small gaps (I can get a fingernail in), and then pop a heater in the c.van and try and totally dry it out, then observe closely and see what happens!

I guess this is what I get for falling for a 70's c van!!


Personmaria65
27/5/2011 at 10:55pm
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Hi Caline, did you get any further with your viking fibreline? We've got a 6 berth with damp so would love to see how you got on.


PersonAlanHardware
28/5/2011 at 8:37am
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No good sealing with the rails on . Set aside a day to carefully remove all rails . Once the screws are out , a cheesewire helps cut through remaining old sealant . Try not to bend rail . You will need to remove old , hardened sealant and replace with Sikaflex along seams . Replace rails using new screws and no more leaks will appear all being well . The `van frame should now dry out . If any of the screws do not bite , this will be where the rot is . Go to the `fixed it members directory`for the walk through on replacing rot . It is only a patience job , not particularly costly , and your `van will be super at the end of it .

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PersonPurple Haze
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Hi Caline

Do you still have your Viking? I read your post dated Nov 2011 re the damp issues, I am just renovating one now and wondered how you got on.

Thanks



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