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If it's a 2009 model then it should be under warranty, a normal reading should be no more than 15%.

Mike

here

http://www.caravanhospital.com/damp_test_at_caravan_repairs.htm

Ive got a damp detector and it has 4 lights, and on two sections of our van, the first light, lights up would that be clased as 0-15% does anyone know?

The damp tester came from towsure, and it tells you to test it on your hand, and I get the same first light up when testing it in the palm of my hand.

Thanks

Quote: Originally posted by mrslammypie on 13/6/2012

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Ive got a damp detector and it has 4 lights, and on two sections of our van, the first light, lights up would that be clased as 0-15% does anyone know?

The damp tester came from towsure, and it tells you to test it on your hand, and I get the same first light up when testing it in the palm of my hand.

Thanks

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sound fine to me.do not test on the window rubbers as you get a high reading.

The Dealer you part ex it in will knock a substantial amount off the value.

But then, of course, not tell the next buyer anything about it - they love damp caravans as they make a HUGE profit on them.

And, of course, damp is exempt from the warranty ..... they win, win, win!

We have a 2006 Swift which had a six year water ingress warranty, we swapped this into our name when we bought the van in 2009.  Last year had damp on the rear wall so had this fixed under said warranty.  I'd look into that before trading the van in and getting a much reduced price from the dealer.    Your van should have a similar warranty, if the annual service is up to date, as Swift/Sterling are the same group?

Quote: Originally posted by MrRee on 13/6/2012

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The Dealer you part ex it in will knock a substantial amount off the value.

But then, of course, not tell the next buyer anything about it - they love damp caravans as they make a HUGE profit on them.

And, of course, damp is exempt from the warranty ..... they win, win, win!

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Quote: Originally posted by bobsbabes on 13/6/2012

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Quote: Originally posted by MrRee on 13/6/2012

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The Dealer you part ex it in will knock a substantial amount off the value.

But then, of course, not tell the next buyer anything about it - they love damp caravans as they make a HUGE profit on them.

And, of course, damp is exempt from the warranty ..... they win, win, win!

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what makes you say damp is exempt from the warranty ?

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 I was thinking the same thing if damp was exempt I would not use that dealer