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Personroadtraveller
17/5/2013 at 9:32am
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So sorry to hear this, hope it doesn't put you off, there was a similiar situation on the Dominic Little show, albeit the Van was new, the van was damp from one end to the other, and the family were heartbroken, but the family did get a brand new Van eventually, with a lot of intervention from Dom. Have you tried complaning to the Seller as damp just doesn't appear overnight and for no reason.?

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PersonSurfer01
17/5/2013 at 4:52pm
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Please remember that if there is excessive damp there may be mould and mould spores can affect the respiratory system causing all sorts of problems!


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PersonBasilbrush
17/5/2013 at 9:44pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Jax365 on 15/5/2013
You should have got a damp report done and taken him to court to get your money back.

I don't see how you can take someone to court for selling a damp caravan? Surely it a case of buyer beware isn't it. Many years ago I bought my first caravan and didn't know a thnig about them. It was an old Sprite 400 which turned out to be ringing wet with damp. However, the receipt said sold as seen and it was a costly lesson for me, one which I've not forgotten.  We used it for one summer & had the whole front end rebuilt by a chap who worked for a coachbuilder before selling it on for the same money as I paid for it.

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PersonJesscar
17/5/2013 at 10:50pm
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I would think that any damp repair that involves stripping the inside of the van is not going to be practical if you're living in the van. Presumably you've not got anywhere to store tools or materials either.

The most practical solution I can think of is to seal over any joints from the outside and accept that it might look a bit rough whilst saving up for another van.

Tigerseal, sikaflex, rubber sheeting etc. Pond liner that'll keep the rain out.


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18/5/2013 at 8:24am
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Quote: Originally posted by Basilbrush on 17/5/2013
Quote: Originally posted by Jax365 on 15/5/2013
You should have got a damp report done and taken him to court to get your money back.

I don't see how you can take someone to court for selling a damp caravan? Surely it a case of buyer beware isn't it. Many years ago I bought my first caravan and didn't know a thnig about them. It was an old Sprite 400 which turned out to be ringing wet with damp. However, the receipt said sold as seen and it was a costly lesson for me, one which I've not forgotten.  We used it for one summer & had the whole front end rebuilt by a chap who worked for a coachbuilder before selling it on for the same money as I paid for it.

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You can do court if you can show misrepresentation i.e. advertise damp free an d it isn't.


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PersonMonty8
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When you buy something it has to be "fit for purpose" unless stated otherwise, a damp caravan is not.


Personblueexpo97
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Quote: Originally posted by Monty8 on 18/5/2013
When you buy something it has to be "fit for purpose" unless stated otherwise, a damp caravan is not.
Does that not apply only to new goods


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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.


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18/5/2013 at 9:30am
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Quote: Originally posted by blueexpo97 on 18/5/2013
Quote: Originally posted by Monty8 on 18/5/2013
When you buy something it has to be "fit for purpose" unless stated otherwise, a damp caravan is not.
Does that not apply only to new goods



I thought it was all goods unless it is stated otherwise but I could be wrong. Thanks, I will check.


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 fit for purpose

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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.


PersonSurfer01
18/5/2013 at 11:43am
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Quote: Originally posted by blueexpo97 on 18/5/2013
Quote: Originally posted by Monty8 on 18/5/2013
When you buy something it has to be "fit for purpose" unless stated otherwise, a damp caravan is not.
Does that not apply only to new goods



Applies to all goods bought from a retailer whether new or second hand. It does not apply to private purchases, but mis-representation does apply in a private sale and can be pursued through the courts.



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