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or should it be called butchery? We picked up a new [to us] van in Manchester on Saturday and when we had an in-depth inspection of her, I couldn't believe some of the DIY the previous and previous owners had done.
Example: They removed the travelling brackets for the table from the bathroom wall and installed some horrific shelves made out of chipboard and hung with these B & Q blocks. Where was the table supposed to go? Replaced the curtains with their own preference but added tie backs that are 2 sizes to small and have crushed the curtains! I count about 40 DIY jobs that should never have been done, like cupboard dividers and shelves made of heavy timber. None of these jobs enhance the van at all. I've just started removing about 25kgs of timber from the interior!!!
Never mind, she'll be ready for the off at the start of the new season, with less weight to bear and a fresh look, all DIY undone and any repairs made, to bring her up to parade standard.
Andy
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14/11/2010 at 9:06pm
Location: Lanarkshire
Outfit: Compass Lynx 340 2
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Hi R.S.M. , I used to think that with a little care and know how that anyone could attempt DIY, But after haveing seen some work that some of these so called DIYers have done, (on two of the previous vans I bought) is beyond belief, I know think that when these DIYers where introduced to a hammer, it should have been over the head, to knock some common sence into them,and make them think and plan the kind of materials that need to be used regarding weight,very light and strong in construction, and take time and care in the work to be done.But above all ask questions on a forum like this where there is lots of advice and know how, Hope your DIYer was not as bad as the ones i came across, Good luck
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