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18/11/2021 at 5:04pm
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There is no such thing as a stupid question.
I slope our caravan slightly to the front, even though I use a cover. Have to use a cover because our neighbour insists on feeding the blasted seagulls next to the van.
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19/11/2021 at 3:06pm
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I slope mine to the back (high at front)less chance of water ingress to front locker.
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19/11/2021 at 3:27pm
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Not a stupid question at all Norris. And yes, that's a sensible idea.
The front locker on my caravan isn't designed to be waterproof - it even has small holes in the bottom to drain in the event of water ingress - so that isn't an issue. Not sure if the same applies to all caravans though.
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19/11/2021 at 7:44pm
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it doesnt matter which end is higher, as long as it runs off one way or the other
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06/1/2022 at 1:50pm
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I would say that if your van isnt properly sealed, rain will get in under normal travel/use conditions. I have never even considered sloping the van in storage, given i like to get it bang level when on site. I think the sloping idea is a fishwives tale, and should be taken with a pinch of salt.
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06/1/2022 at 1:55pm
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I am a front end down-er, but have no front locker (Bailey Unicorn).
One other point for storage. If you are not intending to move the van for a while, and it't likely to be wet (i.e. winter), chock the wheels and release the handbrake to prevent the pads binding to the drums...
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