Recent content by Markyt1980

I second the bondrite. It's amazing stuff but stinks so you need to do it in a well ventilated place. http://www.bondrite.co.uk/caravan-repair-products/c23293.html I used both the wc102 and the wc112 products. The 102 is the very first one on the top left of the page. Managed to repair a...

:) well I am nearly at the end of my caravan restoration project apart from snag jobs and some curtains and new seat covers to do. And a few things to buy like a rug gas kettle and pans. I am very nearly there. Today I managed to successfully fit and with help from my auto electrician friend...

Hi there I was just wondering if anyone had used sika wood preserver or something similar to treat new floor sections on their caravan. http://m.screwfix.com/p/sika-wood-preserver-clear-5ltr/47030?_bck=1 I now just need to protect the new section of floor externally and I noticed this is...

Thank you very much that information was very informative for me. I can now start looking for the correct inline fuses and wire to facilitate connections between a leisure battery and distribution unit and charger. i may go with the zig as its just easier for me to get my head around instead...

Hi there i have been in the process of restoring an ABI Monza 300 Deluxe circa 1985. i have pretty much got there now and will shortly post pictures but i am now in the process of looking at adding 12 electrics back into the caravan. The work will be done by a qualified auto electrician...

Sprocket you are an absolute diamond thank you very much

Anyone with advise or help on what I need would be greatly appreciated.

Hi there I am trying to find the correct pump with the correct fitting for my old abi Monza. I don't seem to be able to find out the type or name of connection I need all I know is that the caravan has a whale foot switch by the kitchen sink and externally at the back there is a little black...

Hi there my restoration is coming along well and i have managed to source my styrofoam for my new section of floor and new wall boards for the walls. but for the life of me i cannot find anywhere that seems to sell 5mm plywood for my new floor. I and find 4mm 6mm and 5.5mm but 5mm is proving...

Hi i am currently renovating an old 80's Abi Monza 300 Deluxe named Florence (LOL not so Deluxe at the Moment) :cheer: I cannot for the life of me work out how the water system works. I can't find a pump anywhere and only see two hose connections at the external back of the van. i assume...

Hi I have read that tanalized wood is not suitable to rebuild caravan frames due to the tantalizing chemicals reacting badly with the aluminium outer shell. If this is the case what wood should I be looking to use? I don't want it to rot within a year. Is there a way of using tanalized wood...

Hi parlay sorry I hope I have changed the settings correctly. Here is another picture

Hi there, well I spent yesterday trying to get off wallboard band was also excited when I discovered where the floor joist is that I will be attaching the new section of floor to. Right I am going to try and post a picture now so fingers crossed. More to come. I'm a total newbie at caravaning...