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Quote: Originally posted by jayc001 on 28/5/2013

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If the damp is extensive then you'll likely need to fix the internal frame before resealing as the awning screws might not get a grip in damp/rotten wood.

Strip back internally all round the upper frame where the awning rail is screwed. Check how strong the wood is and take it from there.

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If it's really damp and the frame is rotten then removing the awning rail to reseal may mean you are unable to get it back together as the screws might not bite.It's quite amazing how what you think was initially asmall area of damp can end up as a major rebuild.

 Having just done a major damp rebuild on mine if you intend to get a summers use then I'd remove the wall paper in all the cupboards and lockers and get a dehumidifier in there to start drying it. I'd also cut a few small sections of the wallboard out to have a look at the framework behind.

If you do the above and it's not too bad then drying it out and a quick external reseal will likely get you a summers use.

Jayc001 is 100% correct. I would avoid removing any rails untill inside is repaired.

Get the van undercover.

Rip out the inside.

 Locate leaks and areas that need re seal.

Dry out.

Repair inside

Re seal outside.

It took mine about 2 days to dry out with heaters on. Half a day to remove funiture. Half a day to remove effected boards. 1 day to refit walls and structural wood. Half a day to re board. A day to seal outside. Spread this over 2 week to allow to dry etc

Personally sealing the outside was the worst part of the job.

Good Luck