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PersonPidgetwo
16/3/2017 at 8:53pm
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Hi ,my name is John and I'm new to this site . I'm looking for some advice/information re. the removal of an inner wall on my caravan.
My caravan is a Cosalt Rimini , 2 bedroom , year 2000. As we have no services to our caravan I.e electricity, no mains water ( sounds bad but the site makes up for the lack of amenities ) the bathroom is of little use (we use the site toilet and shower block.) So we would like to enlarge our bedroom by removing the wall between bedroom and bathroom , making a larger bedroom that would stretch the width of the van.
I've read that this can easily be done with no problems as there are no load bearing walls , to it will damage the structure of the van and could collapse !!! Any ideas on this ? I would like to consult Cosalt but unfortunately no longer exist . Thanks John


PersonRonni54
17/3/2017 at 4:53pm
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We took out a wall between our bedroom and the 2nd bunk bedroom in an old Bluebird and later bought a van that had had this done already. Neither caused any problems. It's only wallboard fastened to timber batons and very easy to remove. We had to cover the area previously behind the batons (along the wall and ceiling) but just covered this with some flat beading which we painted white. The only disadvantage I can see is if you later want to sell/part exchange the van as it will not then have a bathroom.

You could always try asking manufacturers of current vans if they could advise you.

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PersonPidgetwo
18/3/2017 at 9:10am
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Hi Ronni , thanks for your reply - Your answer is just as I thought .
Thanks again John


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20/3/2017 at 8:42am
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you might be lucky nd find the internal walls were added after the external wall were finished and therefore the wall boards continue. some even built internal walls after it was carpeted, sounds daft, but theyre not load bearing and its easier to fit one big carpet in an open space than several in small spaces, hence that's why seating etc is installed after the carpets!


PersonPidgetwo
20/3/2017 at 7:02pm
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Hi- It will all become clear the week after next when I plan to remove "THE WALL". Thanks for your comments.


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PersonRonni54
20/3/2017 at 8:24pm
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Good luck - hope all goes well.

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20/3/2017 at 10:25pm
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try not to damage the wall board sections, one day you might need them or someone else might ...


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Check with your insurance that you are able to do it.

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Personpeter1474
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Won't matter about informing insurance, it is a static, it is not going to get stolen or if it does those that stole it did it. If it catches fire the wall burnt down.
Try not to think of problems where there are none.

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PersonPidgetwo
12/4/2017 at 3:39pm
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Wall removed , no dramas . I managed to save two wall panels to replace the bare ply finish where the shower cubicle was situated.
Bedroom size a lot more open now , not that claustrophobic feeling. Also fully decorated all in one weekend !!!


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Result.

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XVI yes?

As well is two words!
How does a sage know everything about everything? or does he? or does he just think he does?
Remember, if you buy something you bought it, not brought it.


PersonMisterB1959
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great news. people get overly concerned but what they don't realise is most internal walls are built after the carpets etc have been laid and this sometimes works out brilliant when removing them!

I am part way through removing/replacing the front room fitted furniture and flooring in my daughters van, all the carpets are out, I removed all the cupboards, seating area, dining area. i also removed the 'fake chimney breast and gas fire. it really opened it up.

they have now decided to remove the flooring throughout and fit a hard wearing 'plastic' laminate. its working out at about 600 euros to do the whole van (in france) in the new flooring and what a massive difference it all makes.



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