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PersonBig Roy
02/2/2014 at 9:22am
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Quote: Originally posted by BadBoyBushy on 01/2/2014
Quote: Originally posted by millermicm on 31/1/2014Standard uk caravans will not bear the weight of an adult.

but some will bear the weight of 6



Or the average family car and driver




Best to check with the manufacturer


They are not giving us the true story here, it looks like they have got some extra supports under there, there are two underneath the front and something under the axle


PersonHoffmaster
02/2/2014 at 2:12pm
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I dont want to stand on the roof maybe try and kneel n on it as am 16 stone just want to give it a good wax might test it if it seems flexible I won't carry on cheers guys

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PersonBridgelayer
03/2/2014 at 3:49pm
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Definitely don't kneel on it. All your weight would be on 2 or 3 points. If you're determined to do it, spread the load with a mattress or similar. You can get a good job done by using a car wash brush with a longish handle, wash it with that, then use polish like Showroom Shine or Waterless Wash & Wax from Aldi. You won't need much pressure on that to make it shine.

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Goodbye tension, hello Pension!


       


PersonHoffmaster
03/2/2014 at 4:13pm
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Yes I use a waterless wax all the time showroom shine but I think I will be just stretching over the roof van is about 8ft wide am 6ft and prety long arms


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Look at the pics of the bailey test rig....big blocks under the chassis and axle....I think without the chassis and stays would have bent double ?
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04/2/2014 at 12:53pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Hoffmaster on 03/2/2014
Yes I use a waterless wax all the time showroom shine but I think I will be just stretching over the roof van is about 8ft wide am 6ft and prety long arms



A 3foot extension on a spongey mop head, covered with a microfibre cloth should do the trick. You should be able to get enough leverage on it to get a decent shine.



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PersonBadBoyBushy
04/2/2014 at 1:32pm
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Quote: Originally posted by moorlander999 on 03/2/2014
Look at the pics of the bailey test rig....big blocks under the chassis and axle....I think without the chassis and stays would have bent double ?
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I think the props are to strengthen the chassis. The photo still proves the roof can sustain the weight.


Personuxb443
04/2/2014 at 6:15pm
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When leaning a ladder on the awning rail of the caravan, or anything else delicate, I usually tape a couple of pieces of pipe insulation to the ladder, at the appropriate height.
This is certainly enough on the awning rail of our Swift Charisma. Doesn't leave any mark at all.



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