Caravan body panels

[ianparsons]

A friend with a caravan that is no longer manufactured has damaged the rear corner and as a result it is to be written off by his insurance company. Can anyone help by advising where he may get second hand parts ie. breakers yard.

 

[Damian]

What make of van?

 

[otherclive]

Your friend could also try Caravan Medic their website shows some quite complex repairs. Also there is a centre where you take your van to and they can do repairs without the need to replace the whole panel I recall reading about it in one of the many mags that I get but perhaps someone on the Forum could be more specific.

 

[NigelHutson]

Your friend could also try Caravan Medic their website shows some quite complex repairs. Also there is a centre where you take your van to and they can do repairs without the need to replace the whole panel I recall reading about it in one of the many mags that I get but perhaps someone on the Forum could be more specific.

I visited and did a piece in Practical Caravan on a company called Panelworks, based at Bawtry, near Doncaster. They specialise in repairing panels without having to replace, and seeing their work first hand, I can certainly vouch for the quality. They also have a number of complete panels in stock that they have repaired. It might be worth you (or your insurers) contacting them to see if they can help.

 

[otherclive]

Thanks Nigel that's the one. Too much information input and advancing years problem combined!!!!

 

[NigelHutson]

Thanks Nigel that's the one. Too much information input and advancing years problem combined!!!!

I know the feeling well! It's a good job I have things written down. Now, where did I put my..........................

 

[TD42]

Here's another caravan panel supplier that may be able to help http://www.caravanpanels.com/
TD

 

[Tonka]

If an insurance company write off a caravan have you the option of buying it back off them and having the damage repaired either by yourself or a third party?

 

[oBladeo]

I found that you can buy most pannels on ebay. It's best to check dailey if the part is not listed as things come and go so quick.