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It sounds like the floor has delaminated dropping down thus making the winder bolt drop as well making it look like the trim has lifted. Check for damp in that region and if there is then you will need to do a repair. See link for floor delamination.

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

Hi Dave , can you post on here or email me some pictures of  the area from both inside and outside ( under the caravan looking up at the area ) .

atb

Wizard

When you say the floor has dropped down,how can this happen when the floor sits on the chassis,I can post some pics on Monday when I next see the van

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Dave

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The chassis is manufactured basically in the shape of a letter 'A' with the end point being where the tow hitch is. As the 'A' shape starts from in front of the wheels the point of support reduces as it narrows therefore the floor at the front on either side has less support. That is why it is advised not to jack up the caravan with the steadies as in time it can actually break the seam and eventually push the floor upwards into the caravan.

This may be worth a watch Click_here and also see other video's on the page as they show caravan construction .

Dave if you have a side alloy trim strip that's at the same height as the floor you may find screws underneath the trim that screw the side wall to the caravan floor . Where your caravan wall has come away from the floor you should be able to see the screws if they are there .

atb

Wizard 

Hi Tango55 , glad you found it interesting , i've watched it and the others a few times now , i always seem to spot something i hadn't noticed before .

atb

Wizard