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We had a Cristall van, which had the same construction, in 2003. We had it for 5 yrs. Whatever the theory, in real terms, we found it to be significantly better insulated than the typical alu sandwich, and more to the point, when we first went into the van after a few weeks in store during the winter, we never got the internal condensation we experience on the alu sandwich vans for the first nights use.

Happily we never tested the repair aspect, but we were assured that local damage could be fixed with fibre glass, without having to replace a whole side wall etc. Since then (Cristall went bust with the Tirius group), we 've gone back to Uk alusandwich, and an accidental tap with an awning pole has already put a dent in the side of the van. Still --- the orange reflector looks good.

I think Adria have it right, and others will follow.

AJ

Quote: Originally posted by ayjay on 11/11/2009

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Still --- the orange reflector looks good.

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Quote: Originally posted by Surfer01 on 11/11/2009

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The same question has been posted or 3 or 4 other caravan forums.  Seems like wizzio does not like the answers given.

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Quote: Originally posted by D S B on 11/11/2009

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Quote: Originally posted by ayjay on 11/11/2009

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Still --- the orange reflector looks good.

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Careful with using orange reflectors.  I don't know the details of this, but remember reading somewhere that there are rules/laws covering where or where not you can stick them.

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There are special dsipensations when covering dents or scratches.

AJ

Our pop up has the same construction. The van is super in winter. Last January we had a 500w oil filled radiator on less than half setting to keep it very warm, and never needed the warm air heating.

However, I think the polyester skin is not the main reason the van is warm, It is probably more due to the number of ventilators in the van and the draughts you can get on a windy day.

Quote: Originally posted by Surfer01 on 11/11/2009

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The same question has been posted or 3 or 4 other caravan forums.  Seems like wizzio does not like the answers given.

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Quote: Originally posted by Laurent on 12/11/2009I can't see whats wrong with posting the same question on several forums, the more answers you get, the broader the spread of opinions, why should it be annoying? The op seems a fair enough question.