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    Discoloured beading around awning rail any ideas if possible to clean

    The Meguiar's Marine RV 45 looks to have mild abrasive properties as it will remove light oxidation. Hopefully the coating with the Collinite should mean I won't have to apply polish for some time. So hopefully the gel coat will last!
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    Discoloured beading around awning rail any ideas if possible to clean

    We recently bought a 2012 swift Challenger Sport 4 42. In general this is is in great condition, There are however, some pink stains on the beading against the awning rail, see attached pictures. The staining is particularly on one side of the caravan. I have tried silky with no success...
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    Any particular issues with Swift Challenge Sport 442 SR

    Just picked up the van, seems to have been very well looked after, no expense spared. Everything tested worked. No damp spotted . ABS rear in very good condition with no cracks. Just needs a good clean and polish. Many thanks for all your help.
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    Any particular issues with Swift Challenge Sport 442 SR

    Thanks for everybody's help . I have put the stepladder in the ca already to check the front and back. My intention is to do a good examination following a used caravan check list i.e Trudgians. I'm taking my son in law so he can check that things work and I will do the main inspection. If I...
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    Any particular issues with Swift Challenge Sport 442 SR

    Hi I am about to put my toe into the water and buy a caravan. I have been offered a 2012 Challenger Sport 442 with full service history at a reasonable price from a private seller (last serviced last year). This model will have a timber frame, should I be paying out more to get one built...