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SHANTY SINGER

via mobile 28/3/2023 at 1:23pm
Location: walton on the naze e
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Hi all. We bought a Coachman Pastiche 2005 last year. It was parked on the previous owners drive for two years with windows shut, blinds up. They only used the van off grind very rarely on hook up. At the time it was up for sale it was half the price of other vans of similar age and being a Coachman we went to look at it and purchased it. We found that all the front windows had welded themselves onto the rubber body seals. Getting the windows to unweld themselves was a nightmare. All three sealed units split. I took them off and joined them with the appropriate sealant. What a hell of a job. I bought 10 metres of body seals. Not having any idea of what i was doing and a little help from YouTube I've just fitting them. It's taken four days but all done. There was lots of other jobs to do to the van having been standing unused for two years but all done now. Hoping to get lots of Browny points when Mrs gets home from work.

seanfdh

28/3/2023 at 5:56pm
Location: North Devon
Outfit: Robens Fairbanks Coleman Phad X3

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Well I'm impressed if that helps.

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SHANTY SINGER

via mobile 28/3/2023 at 7:44pm
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Thanks

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29/3/2023 at 3:23pm
Location: Foothills of the Pennines (East side)
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You got a brownie point from me

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Pickled Onion

29/3/2023 at 3:54pm
Location: Near Alton Towers
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Yes, and me to, well done. it's no mean feat replacing so many rubber window seals it's just a pity that you have had to do it in the first place.

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SHANTY SINGER

via mobile 29/3/2023 at 4:02pm
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Thankyou.

macquatic

29/3/2023 at 5:52pm
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Well done so far!
I'd be looking at the tyres next, no doubt they'll be shot after all this time.

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SHANTY SINGER

via mobile 29/3/2023 at 6:07pm
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The tyres are fine. Got a receipt for new ones fitted two years ago. Including the spare. No cracks on side walls and very very little usage. The spare which is in a cradle under the van open to all the elements still got sticker on the tread. It's a good thought from you. Used caravan owners take note. Caravan tyres are super important.

macquatic

30/3/2023 at 8:28pm
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Quote: Originally posted by SHANTY SINGER on 29/3/2023
The tyres are fine. Got a receipt for new ones fitted two years ago. Including the spare. No cracks on side walls and very very little usage. The spare which is in a cradle under the van open to all the elements still got sticker on the tread. It's a good thought from you. Used caravan owners take note. Caravan tyres are super important.

That's good news!
Seems you're on a winner in many ways!

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morepints

31/3/2023 at 8:46am
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Well done, and much joy with your new toy. To keep your seals from sticking, apply talc or something silicone - lubricant spray, furniture polish - once a year.

SHANTY SINGER

via mobile 31/3/2023 at 8:50am
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Hi yes I use WD 40 silicone spray not the normal WD40.

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At the start of each season we wipe the seals with baby shampoo, works a treat

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