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29/11/2018 at 2:52pm
Location: Cornwall
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Hello! First post about my first caravan, a 4 berth 1993 Avondale and the discovery of not just a bit of damp but a lot. One entire side, part of the ceiling, some of the front and half of the other side.
I, actually we, got blinded by the idea of getaways with our dogs all across the country and did no research and bought the first one we saw without any idea what to look for.
Needless to say I'm not too phased, I am a very resourceful woman and if I can build a house repairing the damp shouldn't be all that difficult.
I have sourced the worst leak, a small but significant dink in the top awning rail. Other seals, old mastic, standard corrosion for an old van apparent so I've removed and re sealed all the trims/rails.
My main question (after all my ramblings, sorry) is now I'm in the process of removing the interior wall boards, polystyrene and rotten batten what is the best thing to insulate the van with? I have thought about using 25mm Celotex or is it best to replace like for like?
Also I intend to leave walls ply lined (birch ply/hardwood ply with a respectable face), as I'm redecorating and remodelling the whole interior of the van, but wondering if there's a reason why people don't do this?
Again, sorry for the ramblings but any suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated!
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