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20/5/2024 at 10:06pm
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Hi,
My husband and I just bought our first caravan, a Bailey Senator Indiana 2006. It was a very good price, but it needs a lot of work doing to it. We were aware of this, and after watching a lot of YouTube videos, I decided to take the plunge and have a go at fixing this caravan up.
The main issue is damp (of course) - as a minimum the front end, and the wall next to the fixed bed will need re-boarding. I fully expect more areas to need re-boarding too, however there are some solid bits!
The other issue is a previous repair that I would like to improve on if possible. Another caravan rolled into this one and punched a hole through, behind where the seating area is. The previous owners have done a repair with what looks like fibreglass. It is watertight but looks awful, and they didn't tidy up the damaged board on the inside at all because it's hidden behind a seat.
Anyway, first hurdle complete, our first ever tow! Absolutely terrifying, but the caravan is now home, and the project (and stress!) begins.
I want to tackle the damp first. Am I right in thinking that I should re-seal everything on the outside to stop any further water damage, then start at one end and work my way through, replacing rotten timber and re-boarding as I go? The worst is the front windows, so I was thinking of starting at that end.
Apologies in advance, as I will need talking through everything step by step I am sure!
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