Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
   Caravans and Caravanning -  Caravan Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: HELP........... Post Reply Post New Topic
Personthebiglad
11/5/2014 at 7:39pm
 Location: Northern Ireland
 Outfit: Lunar Lexon CS View thebiglad's Profile View Profile   Reply to thebiglad Reply   Quote thebiglad Quote  
Joined: 28/6/2008

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   8
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Hi Guys,
I am hoping you can help. We have just returned from the first trip of the season and I noticed when leaving the front right leg drop seemed to have moved down.
I didn't think much of it when leaving but on return decided to have a look under the van..... OH My God I thought. The front floor seems to have dropped 3 inches on the right hand side. The floor seems to be off the side wall as its split away. The split runs about two foot from the front of the van to just under the front window. My first thought is how has this happened, the next is can it be fixed, is it a big job my gut tells me yes it is. Having seen some of the great repairs done by the guys out there any feedback greatly received.
Hopefully you can see the pics here
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_sz_z1yVZZvc0s1VVhnTHNOSW8&usp=sharing






PersonJesscar
11/5/2014 at 10:08pm
 Location: Leicester
 Outfit: Avondale Argente 650-6 View Jesscar's Profile View Profile   Reply to Jesscar Reply   Quote Jesscar Quote  
Joined: 20/8/2012

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   166
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
That's a scary looking split you've got there.

But not beyond repair. If it were me I'd be looking for a way to bond a replacement piece of plywood into the floor structure. Gorilla glue and big overlaps to give it strength.


Persondianebb72
11/5/2014 at 10:18pm
 Location: North Yorkshire
 Outfit: Sterling Europa 460 NT View dianebb72's Profile View Profile   Reply to dianebb72 Reply   Quote dianebb72 Quote  
Joined: 13/5/2005

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   5574
Tent Reviews:   2
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
just looked at your pics and me and hubby both said at the same time that it looks like it's been cut by a jigsaw in some of the pictures. How long you had the van?

-------------
-x- Diane -x-

May 13 - Cala Gogo, St Cyprien (didn't go, hubby too ill to travel)
May 14 Ranc Davaine
August 14 Les Sablons
August 13 - Camping Playa Brava, Pals


PersonGrampian91
11/5/2014 at 10:22pm
 Location: Midlands
 Outfit: Mondeo Avondale Gram View Grampian91's Profile View Profile   Reply to Grampian91 Reply   Quote Grampian91 Quote  
Joined: 11/5/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   6893
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Been using the legs to level the caravan?


Can you access the split inside the van also?

I think you need to secure it back to the caravan wall internally as well as seal the outside split.


Personbobnjean
12/5/2014 at 2:11pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View bobnjean's Profile View Profile   Reply to bobnjean Reply   Quote bobnjean Quote  
Joined: 19/8/2013

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   2
Site Reviews Total: 12
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 1  
Site Reviews 2022: 1  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 2  
Site Reviews 2019: 3  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 6
Site Nights 2022: 7
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 15
Site Nights 2019: 19
Site Nights 2018: 0
Always difficult to be sure from pictures but from those posted up, I'm pretty confident that is not a split, but a cut done by a jigsaw, as mentioned before by Diane.

Plywood just doesn't split like that either. As it's multi layered with the grain going in different directions, any fracture is pretty violent with a ragged and torn edge to it.

I'd be looking very close internally for signs of some modification or work done in that area. Any sign of sawdust will make it a certainty.

Maybe someone started cutting an area of damp out and gave up?


Advertisement



PersonGrampian91
12/5/2014 at 5:48pm
 Location: Midlands
 Outfit: Mondeo Avondale Gram View Grampian91's Profile View Profile   Reply to Grampian91 Reply   Quote Grampian91 Quote  
Joined: 11/5/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   6893
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
The gaps a bit uneven for a saw cut i think.

With the gap being right where the leg is attached i still think its been jacked up on the legs or dropped on it.

Someone forgot the leg was down when hitching or jacking it up?


Personthebiglad
12/5/2014 at 6:34pm
 Location: Northern Ireland
 Outfit: Lunar Lexon CS View thebiglad's Profile View Profile   Reply to thebiglad Reply   Quote thebiglad Quote  
Joined: 28/6/2008

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   8
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Thanks for all your replies guys,
To answer a few we have had the van for 4yrs, and I'm sure it wasn't there when I put her to bed last Oct. The van stays in the garden. I haven't used the legs to level the van as all the sites we visit are flat.
But I may remember one time a corner may have had to have been raised but nothing excessive I think (Grampian).
My Big query is how to reattach it to the side of the van, I know a strip down will be required but generally how are the floors attached to the sides at the bottom?. maybe a stupid question is there somewhere to screw a number of L brackets to around the floor / wall area then screw the floor up into them ?, followed by silicone type sealer.



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravan Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

3703 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder