CARAVANS WITH HUGE PROBLEM.

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Жыл бұрын

Caravans with huge problems, front and back panel cracks are a big issue with a lot of caravans, so we look at a possible fix for some caravans with a crack on the back panel.
We find used caravans with this sort of problem, which a replacement back panel can be a uneconomical way to repair them.
We don't usually do repairs so this will give you an idea of what can be done if you fins damage to your caravan panels.
Looking for a used touring caravan for sale then try our website, we sell all makes and models of used caravans from 2 berth Caravans upto 6 berth caravans, so check out our website for used caravans for sale in the UK.
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Пікірлер: 64

@tricialyn4645 Жыл бұрын

Always something fascinating to watch here. Ur very brave and useful too with this challenging addition! :)

@thecaravanplace Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tricia

@steveblack728 Жыл бұрын

Considering that is specially designed for that task , I would say it’s a really rough and poor solution , it just looks terrible, you wouldn’t accept that on you car or house as a tailor made fix, Mark I think you did a good job with what you were given, Caravans really are 2nd class Citizens when it comes to build quality and for what they cost this shouldn’t be the case😡

@thecaravanplace Жыл бұрын

Yes this was the manufacturer warranty procedure a few years ago too. But it was a better fix than a new back panel, as the new back panels were splitting after a year or 2 causing more problems 🙈

@dianegregory6562 Жыл бұрын

Your vlog on ATC light was really helpful to us on this week thanks

@thecaravanplace Жыл бұрын

Thanks Diane

@paulhunt1836 Жыл бұрын

Great job you you've done mark.👍

@thecaravanplace Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, it is a repair that has been done for a good number of years now to be fair. 👍

@waynebarnes8768 Жыл бұрын

I wathced this when first released, We just got ours back yesterday from some warranty work none related to rear, I was flabergasted when looked out the bedroom window to notice these fitted, we didnt asked for them they not notified us was doing them, I instantly emailed for a reasoning showing evidence when we bought it photos on there property before taking the van to now so could not say was always there, and this is what i got back - With regards to the rear panel, the majority of manufacturers have introduced reinforcing caps which are designed to strengthen the top radius corner of a caravan we have done this work foc. 🤔

@thecaravanplace Жыл бұрын

Definitely worth having them, as it means no costly repairs for you in the future 👍

@craigwadey2122 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this , i have a bailey ranger with much the same problem.

@thecaravanplace 11 ай бұрын

👍

@joedunks6515 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark Think you have done a brilliant job Considering what you had to work with,well done you. ATB Joe & Tracey

@thecaravanplace Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys, it was a manufactures warranty repair originally so it's been done a few times now lol

@daveandow2809 Жыл бұрын

Had them fitted to my three year old 2012 Callenger 442. both sides had split. had van a further 7 years. Job was a goodun.

@thecaravanplace Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, it was the best way to repair in fairness as it wouldn't split again.

@philip9657 Жыл бұрын

If the caravan industry fails the sealant industry’s doomed!! 😂

@daveandow2809 Жыл бұрын

That's a double edged sword. If the cavavan industry get it right sealent industry cash flow is doomed.

@thecaravanplace Жыл бұрын

🤣 It shouldn't be funny really. Still more good vans than bad ones, you only ever hear of the problems unfortunately and not the good.

@philip9657 Жыл бұрын

@@thecaravanplace spoken like a true salesman 😂😂

@bengun1 Ай бұрын

This is terrible that these very expensive items have this flaw....

@tjjmcgoun Жыл бұрын

When I did mine I just did away with the little caps as the cover cap was long enough to cover over the area the small ones covered. I don’t mind the repair to be fair it doesn’t look out of place

@thecaravanplace Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom

@tjjmcgoun Жыл бұрын

@@thecaravanplace your welcome, me and the mrs love your channel, and you’ll be first port of call when we come to change our current caravan. Keep up the great vids mark

@SRC59 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Can I ask - do you drill entirely through the panel or only partially? It looks like you didnt go all the way through.

@thecaravanplace 4 ай бұрын

Yes all the way through, it's about 3mm thick. 👍

@trucker5722 Жыл бұрын

This day and age and vans still have the same problems as they did years ago,

@thecaravanplace Жыл бұрын

1 step forward 2 back. Most have moved back to fiberglass panels now, so hopefully no more issues like this.

@ilovemyvfr Жыл бұрын

Another great video Mark, I’ve got to do the same job on my 2006 Coachman Pastiche, can you tell me where I can buy these caps from. Thanks, and keep up the good work 👍

@thecaravanplace Жыл бұрын

Ebay, but they were swift rear panel covers, so not sure if they will fit. If you Google swift rear panel covers.

@stuartmcmillan5109 3 ай бұрын

Hi mate, great video. Do you know if there are corner covers for a 2009 swift charisma? Tia

@thecaravanplace 3 ай бұрын

They don't, but I think some of the Elddis ones may sort of fit.

@davidkennedy5626 2 ай бұрын

Where can I get the covers for a 2014 Elddis Avante 574?

@davidrobinson8740 Жыл бұрын

Elddis and Swift had massive problems with rear panels splitting. We had new back on our Avante then ot cracked again. The manufacturers got fed up paying for expensive warranty claims and decided to put caps on to cover the mess up😢

@thecaravanplace Жыл бұрын

Yes a lot started fitting new panels, then had the same issue 12 months later. So I think the caps were the best fix in the end.

@johncongram9818 Жыл бұрын

Baileys did the same. My twin axle senator went back to the factory many times. For new front and rear panels along with many other customers vans. The panels cracked and let water in. Bailey knew they had a problem but just fobbed customers off about it. I asked customer services how many times my caravan had been back to the factory and their reply was they have no record of it being returned. When I said they were lying to me they put the phone down.

@martinchurch2863 Жыл бұрын

& front & rear saddle strap fittings 😫

@martinsadler707 3 ай бұрын

Just found this and it confirms my feelings on the caravan industry and the dealers attitudes to warranty or repair work. As a car manufactures agent for 40 years all I can say is that the caravan industry is 50 years out of date. The bodge attitude that the dealers believe as being acceptable just wouldn’t be allowed in the motor trade anymore. In this case if the front has cracked and it is still in warranty then it must have a new front panel fitted nothing else is acceptable.❤

@smikedenney222 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, what filler product do you use for the repair. Is it a gell coat product? Thanks. Ian

@andrewjones-productions Жыл бұрын

To be fair to Mark, he explained that and displayed the sealant used very clearly. I politely suggest you go back to around the 8:26 mark and watch again. Pause the video if necessary to get the information.

@thecaravanplace Жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, just sikaflex 221, so filled the crack first for more protection, then fit the covers again using sikaflex.

@smikedenney222 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark

@colinmew7139 Жыл бұрын

Did you drill each end of crack to stop it getting longer

@thecaravanplace Жыл бұрын

Yes I can't remember if I showed it drilled before filling with sikaflex

@andypeat8154 2 ай бұрын

I would have gone with a fill and paint job , don’t like the look of the trim piece - looks like you have had a leak

@thecaravanplace 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Andy 👍

@chrisschmid8724 Жыл бұрын

Thats the choice you have to make, to me it depends on the value of the caravan.

@thecaravanplace Жыл бұрын

Well at one point this was the manufacturer warranty repair.

@melfoster5872 Жыл бұрын

What a shocking job

@thecaravanplace Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mel, this was a warranty procedure a few years back too.

@alisterwest6987 Жыл бұрын

Just don't like that idea panel looks an add on, top just doesn't run inline With end profile of roof. Understandable you repair as instructed, I would have gone for plastic weld repair, keeping it original. Wonder if this would affect the resale value 😮

@thecaravanplace Жыл бұрын

Because it was originally a manufacturing warranty procedure, it's a pretty common repair now so doesn't affect the values.

@alisterwest6987 Жыл бұрын

@@thecaravanplace thanks for that just a thought but not my choice good video 😊

@Lostsome Жыл бұрын

Is this old video ?

@thecaravanplace Жыл бұрын

No a week or so ago. 👍

@garymcafee5995 Жыл бұрын

The Covers are another Caravan industry bodge to get over poor quality components, Swift should have owned up to the problem and had a recall and replaced the back panel. The caravan industry is a disgrace when it comes to product quality.

@thecaravanplace Жыл бұрын

To be fair, swift did start by replacing the panels, but the same issue was happening 12 months later, so the only fix was this, I think it protects it long term too, rather than having an issue once the warranty has finished. 👍

@garymcafee5995 Жыл бұрын

@@thecaravanplace They replaced a poor quality panel with the same poor quality panel, they should have re-engineered the panel and improved the quality. My friend had the caps fitted and they cracked.

@123rtheo Жыл бұрын

Looks a bit of a mess bet that corner panel costs peanuts to produce reminds me of a crap car spoiler from the 70s. 😮

@thecaravanplace Жыл бұрын

Yes probably a factory in China making for pennies.

@raymondrowe160 Жыл бұрын

What a bodge. Looks dreadful. Doesn't fit at all.

@thecaravanplace Жыл бұрын

This was the swift solution to the problem at the time. Not pretty but it did do the job.

@raymondrowe160 Жыл бұрын

@@thecaravanplace I think it would be a good. Idea to show when a repair is an official solution. It is still the same bodge but the responsibility changes.