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PersonMoncayo
13/5/2016 at 3:11pm
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We have a 2003 Willerby Aspen and would like to replace the sofas, containing a bed settee. Has anyone done this and if so did you encounter any problems? TIA


Personballycfc
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One thing I'd check is that you aren't invalidating your insurance, as your removing something that could be strengthening the structure.

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15/5/2016 at 6:02pm
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Quote: Originally posted by ballycfc on 13/5/2016
One thing I'd check is that you aren't invalidating your insurance, as your removing something that could be strengthening the structure.




Thats right, As far as I know any fixed items ie: cupboards settees etc ads to the strength of the structure. Unless like one of our previous statics, comes with free standing furniture from new. Then I would have thought the walls are strengthened some other way within the framework of the van. There are fims that do this kind of conversions but as it looks like you are in Spain I cant recommend anyone there. You can try these people, they seem to do every thing from windows to complete refurbs. link


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20/5/2016 at 7:23pm
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Thank you Geoff. We are in Spain but our static is in UK so thanks for the link.


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Quote: Originally posted by Moncayo on 20/5/2016
Thank you Geoff. We are in Spain but our static is in UK so thanks for the link.



Your welcome, let us know how you get on, in case we ever decide to have a revamp of ours.


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PersonMoncayo
21/5/2016 at 7:53pm
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Because our static is new to us but a 2003, the sofa looks a bit oldfashioned, we would prefer a couple of settees but dont want to do any damage to actual stability. Maybe in the future I could have a go at covers or reupholstering but need to live in it for a bit first. Our first visit will be this next month and will stay for 3 months. Really looking forward to it. Thanks again Geoff.


PersonJoflo2
22/5/2016 at 10:13am
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My parents are in the process of doing exactly this to their van - they are looking to sell their old cushions which have hardly any wear if that would be an option?

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27/9/2016 at 9:42am
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I am looking for a decent set of sofa cushions for my daughters van, to save her having the originals re upholstered? let me know if anyone is removing their sofa etc please?

also I doubt that they add to the stability or structure as they are always fitted on top of the carpets just before the caravans are completed!


PersonDARKLORD
20/10/2016 at 9:36pm
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We have a 2004 aspen the sofas in ours weren't fixed we just dismantled the corner unit,and got a new one from Harvey's .
Tony

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PersonMoncayo
20/10/2016 at 10:13pm
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How did you detach from the back of the kitchen units please? Without cutting through the backs of the sofas we can not see where they are fixed, both there and along back wall. Do you by any chance have before and after pics please?


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PersonMisterB1959
23/10/2016 at 8:16am
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sometimes they are not screwed to the caravan but they ae fastened by use of 'staples', so you might not always find the screw fixings youre looking for. why areyou trying to avoid 'cutting' -if you don't want the units then it doesn't really matter?

have you tried sliding (by using gentle force) a bolster chisel between the furniture supports and the caravan wall. that way you may find any fixings


PersonDARKLORD
23/10/2016 at 8:39am
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The only bolt we found was behind the small open corner unit at the end of the kitchen units we found no more it wasn't fixed across the caravan wall at all

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PersonMoncayo
23/10/2016 at 9:43am
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Thanks very much . Didn't want to ruin it if it was not going to be possible to remove it in the end, plus we have to find something that will go through single door to replace it.


PersonMoncayo
23/10/2016 at 10:29am
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PS: Does your Aspen ha en a corner fireplace or is it along the side?


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23/10/2016 at 12:49pm
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Along the side ,we got a modular corner suite from Harvey's as it's totally modular and you can assemble it to suit yourself,fits perfectly through the door .if you search images for aspen on google it will give you some ideas.
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