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: It’s damp - what can we do Post Reply Post New Topic
Personcarolewest
02/5/2019 at 5:27pm
 Location: West Sussex
 Outfit: Lunar Quasar 462 View carolewest's Profile View Profile   Reply to carolewest Reply   Quote carolewest Quote  
Joined: 07/11/2011

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   46
Site Reviews Total: 6
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 3  
Site Reviews 2018: 1  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 24
Site Nights 2018: 1
We have a damp problem that showed up during our van’s annual service. The van is kept in a barn and had never had an issue with damp. But a year ago we had an incident where 2 push fit plastic pipes came apart and let in a lot of water into the bathroom. We cleared it up, dried it out and took it to the desert area of Spain for a month. After returning it has been in store for the last 9 months. But the latest service has revealed up to 30% damp in the bathroom area, which means the problem has not gone away. It is 10 years old and before this was worth about £6500.
Has anyone got an idea what we can do with it?

-------------
Carol


PersonPickled Onion
02/5/2019 at 5:43pm
 Location: Near Alton Towers
 Outfit: Bailey Burgundy S7 H View Pickled Onion's Profile View Profile   Reply to Pickled Onion Reply   Quote Pickled Onion Quote  
Joined: 23/2/2006

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   3042
Site Reviews Total: 11
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 3  
Site Reviews 2021: 1  
Site Reviews 2020: 2  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 1  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 11
Site Nights 2021: 5
Site Nights 2020: 9
Site Nights 2019: 8
Site Nights 2018: 1
I recon you need to resolve whether it's remnants of the old spillage or something new that's raised it's ugly head. My immediate gut feeling is that the old spill hasn't dried out completely yet, even though you've been in desert conditions for a month. It does take a while as it will have to 'wick' out through the ply flooring, top & bottom. 30% isn't that bad a reading if it's getting better but not good it it's getting worse.

Dave.

-------------
Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day,
Teach a man to fish and you can get rid of him for a whole weekend.


Personcarolewest
02/5/2019 at 6:00pm
 Location: West Sussex
 Outfit: Lunar Quasar 462 View carolewest's Profile View Profile   Reply to carolewest Reply   Quote carolewest Quote  
Joined: 07/11/2011

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   46
Site Reviews Total: 6
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 3  
Site Reviews 2018: 1  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 24
Site Nights 2018: 1
Thanks Dave, it’s a waiting game!

-------------
Carol


PersonPickled Onion
03/5/2019 at 6:05pm
 Location: Near Alton Towers
 Outfit: Bailey Burgundy S7 H View Pickled Onion's Profile View Profile   Reply to Pickled Onion Reply   Quote Pickled Onion Quote  
Joined: 23/2/2006

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   3042
Site Reviews Total: 11
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 3  
Site Reviews 2021: 1  
Site Reviews 2020: 2  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 1  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 11
Site Nights 2021: 5
Site Nights 2020: 9
Site Nights 2019: 8
Site Nights 2018: 1
Always a worry when the dreaded 'D' word in mentioned and it's in your van Carol, it happened to me last year when my annual service was done. The good news is that caught early it's relatively inexpensive if a pain to fix. Let's hope it's gonna be good news.

Dave.




-------------
Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day,
Teach a man to fish and you can get rid of him for a whole weekend.


Personalbee
via mobile 03/5/2019 at 7:03pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View albee's Profile View Profile   Reply to albee Reply   Quote albee Quote  
Joined: 08/6/2010

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   482
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, a few years back my friends sprite had a damp bathroom problem, turned out to be the enclosed washbasin built into vanity unit leaking into space below and then soaking into wall, once the leaking drain hole was fixed it dried out with just a bit a discolouration.



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...

6560 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