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caline
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 Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 4:38 pm Post subject: New Viking Fibreline Owner feeling overwhelmed |
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I have recently bought a Viking fibreline I. I have always wanted a classic/retro van so couldn't resist this one on ebay.
 (graphics now removed as they are previous owners business)
The van was descried as watertight and on inspection I could find no signs of damp. However, once I had got the van home, and following a downpour, I am faced with this....
I friend suggested I run round the trims at the front end of the van with some caravan sealant, which I have done. This doesn't seem to have stopped the damp. Can anyone suggest where the damp may be coming from? and also how I might be able to stop it?
My other question is, are the rubber seals for this type of aluminium window availiable anywhere? I emailed seals direct but they asked for a picture of a cross section of one. I don't want to remove any from the van to take a photo in case I have problems reinserting it. On the big window the rubber seal has perished and is leaking. This is, although in the same corner as the damp, a separate issue.
Here are some photos of the window seal...
Any advice/suggestions would be hugely appreciated.
Many thanks
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Dalek63
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Is the wet inside the bunk locker as well, at best its a leaking seam which might be fixed by taking off the beading and resealing it, at worst it might need the inside panel removing and a new section of frame replaced.
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Dalek63
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Just a quick thought, it isnt just condensation is it ?
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caline
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| Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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Its wet on the underside of the bit that is damp in the photo, and a bit on top of the bunk locker the other side
The second photo is the bunk locker the other side on the central drawers.
I don't think its condensation as the walls all seem dry. It seems to be coming out where the wall board is cut above the bunk lockers, but I'm no expert! |
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Dalek63
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well if the wall panel is soft I reckon you will have to take it off and see whats happening under it with the frame and see if you can find the leakage point.
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caline
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| Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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| None of the wall panels are soft. Thats whats so confusing. I wouldn't know where to start with taking a wall panel off! |
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Uncle Alec
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| Where you is Caline? Anywhere near Manchester?; I could take a look. |
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Onlyrwd
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Looking at it you may have caught it in time, it looks like a new leak to me, no soft walls and no water marks as such. Good idea if youre new to it all to get someone to have a look for you, maybe a seam rather than a disaster.
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caline
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Uncle alec, that would have been great but unfortunately I am in Bucks, down south. Thanks for offering though, its just a shame I'm so far from you.
I am going to call some places up and get them to take a look. I am prepared to spend out on the van as I love it and just want to preserve and prolong its life. |
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caline
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| I have found a friendly mobile caravan service/repair chap who is coming out next week. He is going to service the 2 way fridge and sort the gas hob and take a look at the damp and electrics. All for £45 at the mo. I dread to think what the damp repairs might be. I have covered her up in preparation for the snow thus/fri. |
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Robin
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| It just shows. the caravan looks immaculate outside. You never know whats inside. Can we have an update please Caline? |
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jonbott
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thats a shame  looked a nice caravan,we saw it at vanfest last year I believe
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Fluffle-Valve
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| Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:04 pm Post subject: Re: New Viking Fibreline Owner feeling overwhelmed |
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| caline wrote: | I have recently bought a Viking fibreline I. I have always wanted a classic/retro van so couldn't resist this one on ebay.
(graphics now removed as they are previous owners business)
The van was descried as watertight and on inspection I could find no signs of damp. However, once I had got the van home, and following a downpour, I am faced with this....
I friend suggested I run round the trims at the front end of the van with some caravan sealant, which I have done. This doesn't seem to have stopped the damp. Can anyone suggest where the damp may be coming from? and also how I might be able to stop it?
My other question is, are the rubber seals for this type of aluminium window availiable anywhere? I emailed seals direct but they asked for a picture of a cross section of one. I don't want to remove any from the van to take a photo in case I have problems reinserting it. On the big window the rubber seal has perished and is leaking. This is, although in the same corner as the damp, a separate issue.
Here are some photos of the window seal...
Any advice/suggestions would be hugely appreciated.
Many thanks
Caline |
Where's the photo's gone too?
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caline
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| Robin wrote: | | It just shows. the caravan looks immaculate outside. You never know whats inside. Can we have an update please Caline? |
Update is...she has been covered up all winter, and I have been ill all Summer!! All i got round to doing was some temporary repair of running some sealant round as a temporary measurre.
We are taking her away for the first time this weekend! Just to a local sire for a few nights. Stupidly excited!! |
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