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PersonTonk
07/3/2017 at 4:34pm
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Hi,

I'm not new to ukcampsite but have never posted before so here goes. I am currently looking at a renovation project. The caravan is a potentially lovely older Vanmaster. She is absolutely stunning inside. All original and in very good condition BUT! A very badly botched damp repair in the rear washroom which has severely damaged a wall and possibly some of the floor. I think to repair it I am looking at removing the shower cubicle and the rear exterior GRP panels as the damp has gone behind the internal rear wall. I will also have to remove the awning rails. I have spent the last 2 days going through the Fixed It Club websites which has been very helpful and inspirational.

I have some questions which I hope you will be able to help with:

I need to remove the awning rails but I know that they are bonded on with Geocel Geobond. How does one do this without damaging the panels and has anyone found a good way of getting the residue off?

What is the current thinking on gluing new wall board on to the polystyrene? I have read about "no more nails" which sounds right but I will have quite a big area to do. Not too sure about the longevity of PVA as an alternative.

Struggling to find a source for new awning rail. Some of it is quite buckled which probably explains the damp in the first place. I guess I could get it from Vanmaster but it must just be a standard profile. I can't find any extrusion stockists.

Thanks very much


PersonHarbourfolk
10/3/2017 at 9:44pm
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Hi Tonk, I'm quite new to this as well but am going through a complete renovation myself and feel your pain. I would recommend using two PLASTIC wallpaper scrapers (or similar but must be plastic)to gently get under the awning rail once you have unscrewed it. You can then start to lever it off carefully.
For my wall board i'm going with Soudal Fixall as it's solvent free (won't melt the polystyrene) and relatively cheap.
For the awning rail maybe try Caravan breakers or google Aluminium Extrusions. If you have a section of profile available then they will be able to replicate it.
I hope this is of some help,

Cheers,

Andy


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Thanks Andy. I will give that a go. I've read that a caramel wheel or toffee wheel hand held is quite good for removing sikaflex type adhesive so will try that too.



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