considering my damp test was wrong my meter readings was spot on so all them shouting loud saying my damp test was a farce and it was not correct and i was doing it wrong .i have the evidence here to prove it my caravan has been tested by a agent a caravan centre a member of the caravan council and there reading was much the same and my van has a high readings for damp and it was in the correct places as i stated .it also proves you don't have to be a tech to do damp tests on your caravan ,in fact the readings are higher with the new meter but this is a good thing all round as this proves the meter is reading correct and detecting damp and the way they conducted the damp test was no difference to mine i will admit thou i did make one mistake in my test the awning rail at the front of the van as to be tested spetate note only by a few percent difference higher thou, I will be posting the evidence in due course . .
HA HA LMAO MY DAMP TEST IS CORRECT LOL HE HE
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i will be posting new videos soon on how to test the awning rail as this is different and a mistake i made when making the other videos all my other videos are correct so no reason to change these i also want to say they tested the van no different to what i did .so i don't care what other say no more you have you own opinions and choices if you want to believe my test is falwed well i can't change that can i
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Good for you mate, I wonder if you get an apology, Its sad when the experts think they know it all, maybe now they will stop and consider that forum members have the ability to help each other with issues from a practical point of view. Like I said before, when my cheap meter showed damp that was obvious, I was told I needed a better tester to tell me what I could see with my own eyes. Lets hope Jeff the next time people take pleasure in trying to put you down, they will question their own ability and reasoning.
Nice one Butt.
Nice one Butt.
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Jeff ,I am glad your meter is working but I do hope your damp problem isn't a serious one and is not expensive to put right.We have a meter and were not sure how accurate the ordinary ones were.This has set my mind easy because we used the meter to check our latest van and it didn't register any damp but we were not sure about the readings.Cheers!!
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hi bob
well i would admit i am far from an expert with caravans but this is what i picked up over the years by watching others really .i mean an expert is an expert in damp testings and it do comes with a knowledge on how to damp test a caravan by watching the experts do this test it is no rocket science behind it and it is easy to do but the experts don't like it when you show them where the damp is in the van .what i would say thou that the meter as to be fully calibrated to get the correct result and air dry and this is important issue .may be people have a reason to try an down play my videos perhaps they don't like me showing these videos because if 20 people when and bought this meter to find out that they have damp in the van just after its been serviced what you you be thinking ? well its a good result from where i am standing ,before i put these videos up i done my home work to see if there was anything like this on the Internet but to my surprise there was none ,this is why i done the videos and to help others decide on a damp meter to buy as there as been a few in other forums asking about damp meters this was the reason i did it .,thank you for your positive comments on this it was much appreciated even thou others was first to knock them on the head as soon as they seen them .but you know the old saying he who last last laughs the longest .and i am lmao know .because i have solid proof that you can have the ability to test and you a meter like this and i don't care what others say to knock it i won't be with out as long as i got a caravan i will have this meter to test for damp on a regular bases through out the winter months when the weather is at it worst and catching damp in its early stage is much cheaper than a caravan that as gone a bit to far, i always look at a caravan as a shed on wheels made of wood and that all it is really but a bit more expensive if you get my drift thanks all keep you posted in due course .
well i would admit i am far from an expert with caravans but this is what i picked up over the years by watching others really .i mean an expert is an expert in damp testings and it do comes with a knowledge on how to damp test a caravan by watching the experts do this test it is no rocket science behind it and it is easy to do but the experts don't like it when you show them where the damp is in the van .what i would say thou that the meter as to be fully calibrated to get the correct result and air dry and this is important issue .may be people have a reason to try an down play my videos perhaps they don't like me showing these videos because if 20 people when and bought this meter to find out that they have damp in the van just after its been serviced what you you be thinking ? well its a good result from where i am standing ,before i put these videos up i done my home work to see if there was anything like this on the Internet but to my surprise there was none ,this is why i done the videos and to help others decide on a damp meter to buy as there as been a few in other forums asking about damp meters this was the reason i did it .,thank you for your positive comments on this it was much appreciated even thou others was first to knock them on the head as soon as they seen them .but you know the old saying he who last last laughs the longest .and i am lmao know .because i have solid proof that you can have the ability to test and you a meter like this and i don't care what others say to knock it i won't be with out as long as i got a caravan i will have this meter to test for damp on a regular bases through out the winter months when the weather is at it worst and catching damp in its early stage is much cheaper than a caravan that as gone a bit to far, i always look at a caravan as a shed on wheels made of wood and that all it is really but a bit more expensive if you get my drift thanks all keep you posted in due course .
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this is a link to the new protimeter this one most caravan centres use http://www.damp-meter-direct.co.uk/Protimeter-Mini.htm
Jeff,
A little like you I have always been the inquisitive type and to a point I have and will continue to question the establishment if I feel that systems can be improved upon, it's referred to as progress.
Some people for one reason or other will not say no even when it's costing them money we all know that the issues stem from water entering the caravan causing damage. How much simpler can it be than that can it be?
I would like to think that manufactures active in the market place by now are technically competent and are fully aware of possible causes of water ingress, resulting in interior damage due to damp. I would assume they sit around a table and discuss in a team meeting the necessary steps to be taken to prevent by design the possibility of rain water entering the caravan externally.
Obviously not...
How can a company's claim to have years of experience on one hand, but still have to deal with warranty issues that should have been designed out years ago.
The truth is it's our fault for putting up with it.
People who for all intents and purpose seem to accept the risks associated with damp when buying even a brand new caravan I have read blog's on this forum about damp issues like the subject is new and in no way common to caravan owners, lets be honest if you have three friends with caravans the chances are one of them has experienced problems, the subject could be compared to as game of Russian roulette. No damp, No issues, aren't you the lucky ones.
Once you have experienced the effects of dealing with damp in your caravan most people are inclined to get rid of that caravan as soon as possible blaming that particular manufacturer of incompetence during the build stage.
I personally wonder if manufacturers consider the gut wrenching feeling you experience when you discover that your pride and joy is rotting from within.
When in trouble you will go to any length like you, to fight back attempting to prove your observations are well founded, but that means you have to re-educate others to acccept
a time for change.
No doubt between us and fellow forum members we could make lots of suggestions on how to improve the so called modern caravan anyone interested..
Bob
A little like you I have always been the inquisitive type and to a point I have and will continue to question the establishment if I feel that systems can be improved upon, it's referred to as progress.
Some people for one reason or other will not say no even when it's costing them money we all know that the issues stem from water entering the caravan causing damage. How much simpler can it be than that can it be?
I would like to think that manufactures active in the market place by now are technically competent and are fully aware of possible causes of water ingress, resulting in interior damage due to damp. I would assume they sit around a table and discuss in a team meeting the necessary steps to be taken to prevent by design the possibility of rain water entering the caravan externally.
Obviously not...
How can a company's claim to have years of experience on one hand, but still have to deal with warranty issues that should have been designed out years ago.
The truth is it's our fault for putting up with it.
People who for all intents and purpose seem to accept the risks associated with damp when buying even a brand new caravan I have read blog's on this forum about damp issues like the subject is new and in no way common to caravan owners, lets be honest if you have three friends with caravans the chances are one of them has experienced problems, the subject could be compared to as game of Russian roulette. No damp, No issues, aren't you the lucky ones.
Once you have experienced the effects of dealing with damp in your caravan most people are inclined to get rid of that caravan as soon as possible blaming that particular manufacturer of incompetence during the build stage.
I personally wonder if manufacturers consider the gut wrenching feeling you experience when you discover that your pride and joy is rotting from within.
When in trouble you will go to any length like you, to fight back attempting to prove your observations are well founded, but that means you have to re-educate others to acccept
a time for change.
No doubt between us and fellow forum members we could make lots of suggestions on how to improve the so called modern caravan anyone interested..
Bob
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i think the forum should not give people a hard time, there is alot of septics on here ready to try and dig there heels in deep and put a lot of doubt in people minds saying that my meter was faulty .quote i was not doing the test right .my damp meter was not calibrated i would like to see anyone else do it in a different way if anyone as the guts upload a video on YouTube to show us the proper way to test a caravan for damp using a protimeter but i bet your test will be no different to mine. if i am in the right i won't back down and i hate being called a liar this makes me more determined to prove a pointJeff,
A little like you I have always been the inquisitive type and to a point I have and will continue to question the establishment if I feel that systems can be improved upon, it's referred to as progress.
Some people for one reason or other will not say no even when it's costing them money we all know that the issues stem from water entering the caravan causing damage. How much simpler can it be than that can it be?
I would like to think that manufactures active in the market place by now are technically competent and are fully aware of possible causes of water ingress, resulting in interior damage due to damp. I would assume they sit around a table and discuss in a team meeting the necessary steps to be taken to prevent by design the possibility of rain water entering the caravan externally.
Obviously not...
How can a company's claim to have years of experience on one hand, but still have to deal with warranty issues that should have been designed out years ago.
The truth is it's our fault for putting up with it.
People who for all intents and purpose seem to accept the risks associated with damp when buying even a brand new caravan I have read blog's on this forum about damp issues like the subject is new and in no way common to caravan owners, lets be honest if you have three friends with caravans the chances are one of them has experienced problems, the subject could be compared to as game of Russian roulette. No damp, No issues, aren't you the lucky ones.
Once you have experienced the effects of dealing with damp in your caravan most people are inclined to get rid of that caravan as soon as possible blaming that particular manufacturer of incompetence during the build stage.
I personally wonder if manufacturers consider the gut wrenching feeling you experience when you discover that your pride and joy is rotting from within.
When in trouble you will go to any length like you, to fight back attempting to prove your observations are well founded, but that means you have to re-educate others to acccept
a time for change.
No doubt between us and fellow forum members we could make lots of suggestions on how to improve the so called modern caravan anyone interested..
Bob
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i think the forum should not give people a hard time, there is alot of septics on here ready to try and dig there heels in deep and put a lot of doubt in people minds saying that my meter was faulty .quote i was not doing the test right .my damp meter was not calibrated i would like to see anyone else do it in a different way if anyone as the guts upload a video on YouTube to show us the proper way to test a caravan for damp using a protimeter but i bet your test will be no different to mine. if i am in the right i won't back down and i hate being called a liar this makes me more determined to prove a point
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a link here that may be of help regarding the damp meter i use and is explained better
http://www.1carpc.co.uk/wcdr/checking-for-damp.htm
http://www.1carpc.co.uk/wcdr/checking-for-damp.htm
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