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hi all was wondering if any one can help me my husband and i have come across a old windrush caravan this is our first time owning a caravan and we would like some info on the windrush cotswold coach built caravan if anyone has any we would be gratefull as i have searched high and low on the internet but nothing has come up. i think its a 13ft one it has a two glass windows at the back and plastic windows to the front and sides. The toilet area has no toilet or sink lots of cupboard storage fridge oven, hob, sink and gas fire is there anything i could look out for to tell how old it would be etc.

We have found some damp on the inside near the big bay window which we will have to strip the damp wood and replace with new. does anyone have any tips on resealing the caravan inside and out also looks like we will have to replace window seals and trims the ones on there nore are all cracked white plastic.

Under the van looks rusty on the surface mostly any tips on making sure that its safe any info would be mush apprechiated.

only windrush in my books is a 1988 132/2

length= 12ft .4in

width = 6ft . 3in

unladen weight = 15 cwt

max gross MTPLM = 18 cwt 

name bought by swift = 1989

swift = 01482-847332

how to indentify = cotswold used there own numbering system although after 1995 check out the syspal chassis number or try try swift who may have the serial number records in house.

other windrushes 11/2 and 15/2

front window rubber can be a problem as non opening

hope this helps

http://www.thomson-caravans.co.uk/photoalbums/caravans/caravans_wxyz.htm

Thank you for all your help and information, it has given me much better idea of what we will need to do.

There is no water heater on the wall by the door.

I will look at the repairs section and will keep you posted.

Thank you all again.

Hi

I have a full story of Cotswold I wrote for Caravan Life - it will give you the full background of the company start / finish - excellent vans and no heavier than modern tourers - would need a pic to check its year - B&B chassis were sealed but will still need checking - yes a classic in every sense

I can e-mail story to you

Andy Jenkinson

Just log onto my website and e-mail me your address jenkinsonscaravanworld.co.uk

I will e-mail out to you

Andy