Hidden Screws ?

[Gagakev]

Hopefully I wont need the answer to this question but I want to be prepared just in case.

Started to locate the damp in the van over the weekend Starting from the bottom up gradually removing parts of the panels and most of the damp, stems from the floor in the back corner.

Now the question;

On the top cupboards/units at the rear and sides of the van the screws are located on the inside top fixed to ceiling, on the sides they are covered with a plastic cover, no problems but where are the bottom screws? (if there are any)

Any suggestion's would be greatly appreciated.

Kev

 

[PaulShellHull]

hi kev

congrats on finding the leak

hope you get it fixed ok

sorry not sure on screws

 

[Sproket]

Hope you are taking some photos for us all to see how its done.

Screw's ? i would remove all the one's you can see, that will give you an idea when / if the part will move, or further digging will be required

 

[Gagakev]

Been in the van tonight and guess what, found another leak Grrrrr

I have also found the hidden screws, there is a false bottom to the

shelves and they are under there.

Sproket, I have taken some photo's to show you all but havent mastered the art of a block posting yet.

Also can I post them here (when Ive sussed it or shall I put them in the photo section of our website perhaps the mods will enlighten me

Kev

 

[Sproket]

Been in the van tonight and guess what, found another leak Grrrrr

I have also found the hidden screws, there is a false bottom to the

shelves and they are under there.

Sproket, I have taken some photo's to show you all but havent mastered the art of a block posting yet.

Also can I post them here (when Ive sussed it or shall I put them in the photo section of our website perhaps the mods will enlighten me

Kev

Block posting ? do you mean, when they all follow on if you put say six together ?

 

[Gagakev]

Block posting ? do you mean, when they all follow on if you put say six together ?

Yes I have seven, but I think I have sussed it, do I just keep adding one at a time in the same message box?

 

[Gagakev]

yes I have seven to put together, do I paste them one after the other in the same message box?

 

[Sproket]

yes I have seven to put together, do I paste them one after the other in the same message box?

Yes ! just copy / past the HTML code and tab down each time you do it ( have you re sized them ? )

 

[Gagakev]

Here goes, hope your note squimish

















Hope this worked

 

[Sproket]

Bit of work there Kev, good luck, & keep us posted

 

[Rabfaetheblae]

Nice block posting Gagakev,

are you gonna treat the exsisting wood after you replace the rotten stuff?

Rab

 

[Gagakev]

Hi Rab

Yes it will be treated with something along the the lines of a wood hardener

Will keep you updated but dont expect rapid progress!!

Then again pitch booked for easter, HELP

Kev

 

[Rabfaetheblae]

Good luck and take plenty of pics of your progress

Rab

 

[TD42]

Hi Gagakev good luck with your project. If you need it this is a good site for advice & help http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=31&TopicID=113042&PagePosition=1

just copy & past into your browser

TD

 

[Gagakev]

Hi Tony,

Thanks for the info, I have used that site quite a lot collecting info etc it is very good,

P.S Are you having problems sleeping---4:21am!!!

 

[forestgump]

it always looks worse than it is i had a maruader that had damp started to strip it it just whent on and on . ended up put new floor in back and side but was not to much for a diy er and end results where great proberly over done the wood and screws sealant ,when the caravan is scraped all that will be left will be the back end that will last for 25 years.

 

[Gagakev]

Hi Dean, think you are right looks worse than it actually is, been working on the van and yes stripped a bit more out but at least I'm happy I have now found it all. Took the awning rail off today (Sunshine here!!)and started to clean it all up, heaters on, start to rebuild tomorrow.