damp reading

[IanMc]

Can anybody tell me when a damp reading in a caravan is deemed to be a problem. I have water leaking into my caravan through a door seal and the dealer has carried out a damp check and he said the highest reading is 30. Is this ok. Is it percentage or a figure used in damp testing.

Thanks

Ian

 

[Robert_374242026]

In my book 14/15 is perfect as for 30 i really cannot say.

 

[UKHunk]

In my opinion it needs looking at however small as small leaks go into bigger ones, ive pulled many a caravans apart for a small leak,only to find ive finished doing a major repair,

 

[Nidge1]

Hi,

Just fetched our van back from it's first service and the readings were mostly 10/14.The dealer said anything up to 20 is OK but over this inspection and remedy work is required.

Regards

Nidge

 

[Damian]

0 to 15% is OK

15 to 20% may require further investigation when compare to the average of all the readings taken.Re check the reading in 3 months.

20 to 30% Identifies areas needing remedial work. There may be signs of water ingress or moisture. Consideration shold be given to checking area again in 3 months.

over 30% Structural damage may be occurring and deterioration is inevitable

 

[IanMc]

Thanks for your replies. I'm in the middle of arguments with the dealer about replacing the van due to this leak.

 

[John_5040782]

Interesting to read these comments about damp meter readings - where can I buy a meter and which is the best?

Thanks for your help

 

[will2]

Hello Ian

Just had our caravan serviced. They found a damp readind of 25 The dealer is fixing this under warranty as they said that this is at the top end of acceptable. They have put the claim in and i am just waiting for a date to have the job done

Will

 

[Damian]

John, the meter the industry uses is the Protimeter Mini, and costs about