We have only had a cracked panel on a 1 year old Lunar Clubman, just as Lunar went bust, so either repair it and gamble on keeping it,or Pex and take hit, so took the hit and have had Swift for nearly 4 years now,but find it a sad reflection on the caravan industry that so many of us spend time fearing cracks or faults developing
Just a thought Kev regarding the gouge. Chris the mobile caravan sprayer, 07581 189029 based in Bristol, travels the whole U.K. fixing caravan bodywork. He’s been doing this work for decades, 18 years at Bailey repainting manufacturing defects.He charged me £660 inc vat for this bash, paid for by neighbours mum who backed into the caravan.
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Hi Mel thanks for cheering me up!!!
You are right though, when I saw it in the dimpsy dark, I wrongly jumped to the wrong conclusion with the stress of the the other cracks as well. Just thought the worst.
Have a lot of thinking to do on this break starting tomorrow, lucky there is a pub both sides of the entrance gate.
UMMM one title is enough thanks DD
Captain Tolleys now in the tool box
Think I'm not cut out for this caravaning lark,
1st van a Mardon Mystic was a damp time bomb, got rid as too far gone even for me back in the day,
2nd van the Swift Abbey major damp at rear, was repaired internally and externally by me, enjoyed that one, sense of achievement.
3rd van "Mr Fleety" (Fleetwood built by Adria) damp around wheel arch bodged under warranty, fixed by me 18 months later. then the major panel crack at he front again had it fixed and got rid
4th van this Eldiss is actually falling apart around me.
This was to be our last van and see us into retirement and beyond.
Time to get a tent me thinks, on second thoughts I ripped a brand new awning last year so dont hold out any hope for a tent to last me very long!!
Kev, Mr Fleety only complained because you washed Him in the end , he would have been much happier scruffy.
Fit the end caps and say sod it and just enjoy getting out.
Kev,
I‘d take a punt like Hutch.
The sad truth is all caravans are hit and miss. Once you fix the problems hopefully that’s it. But I do note what happened to Mel. The truth is my Wyoming has needed TLC most years, done by me mostly. That’s the name of the game with our pathetic poorly made caravans today. Will it change in my lifetime , I doubt it🙈. Now you know why I carry so many spares😉😉
I‘d take a punt like Hutch.
The sad truth is all caravans are hit and miss. Once you fix the problems hopefully that’s it. But I do note what happened to Mel. The truth is my Wyoming has needed TLC most years, done by me mostly. That’s the name of the game with our pathetic poorly made caravans today. Will it change in my lifetime , I doubt it🙈. Now you know why I carry so many spares😉😉
Kevin.....I hope you're remembering what the Doc said.
Caravans aren't essential but good health is highly desirable
You'll get over the caravan problems one way or another....small steps and deep breaths and take it easy as much as possible.
Caravans aren't essential but good health is highly desirable
You'll get over the caravan problems one way or another....small steps and deep breaths and take it easy as much as possible.
What a lovely little post Gafferbill, thank you.Kevin.....I hope you're remembering what the Doc said.
Caravans aren't essential but good health is highly desirable
You'll get over the caravan problems one way or another....small steps and deep breaths and take it easy as much as possible.
On site, set up, been for a meal in the pub, now relaxing in the van with a beer. No TV , talking to the OH, yes we talk when we go away and put the world to rights. 🙈
Loving it, cracks what cracks??
OK Hutch you win, you can wash this one next time at the next fest.
Haha, we are not away this weekend, I had bi yearly heart valve scan last Tuesday, Elaine's birthday Yesterday, and today she has a 24 hr heart monitor fitted, we can get away soon , because as you know , We are retired, enjoy the Bank holiday. 🍻
Back to work for me today Hutch, paying my taxes to keep you in the luxury you have come accustomed to drawing your pension.
Caravan serviced today, and some good news, damp check shows no readings over 15%, so get the corner caps on at the weekend and hopefully that will be the last of my problem.
So the Elddis will live with me for another day.
So the Elddis will live with me for another day.
Thanks Hutch, bit of a challenge, had to cut them down in length, and then the arch bit doesn't fit, so that had to be re-cut as well.
All done now though, and a happy chappy me.
Mel
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A dealers workshop probably would'nt have done such an excelent job
Thats why if you can, do it yourself, past experience tells me to take this route.
Thanks Bluetonic.
Hi all,
I have two symetrical cracks in my rear panel emerging from the roof strap. And hair line crack in front panel 2019 elddis caravan.. I have made temporary repairs . Dealer inspection found 30 % damp. Unfortunately panels are only covered for 12 months. Eldiss have offered new front panel and wall boards and corner caps for the rear. But dealer wants £4000 labour. I have drilled the cracks and re sealed last damp tests at 24% in the exact same spots. Is the offer of free parts goodwill from elddis a sign of guilt I dont know . But the other issue is they will only guarantee there work for 12 months . Therefore if they crack again at more than 12 months I back in the same position as I am now.
I have two symetrical cracks in my rear panel emerging from the roof strap. And hair line crack in front panel 2019 elddis caravan.. I have made temporary repairs . Dealer inspection found 30 % damp. Unfortunately panels are only covered for 12 months. Eldiss have offered new front panel and wall boards and corner caps for the rear. But dealer wants £4000 labour. I have drilled the cracks and re sealed last damp tests at 24% in the exact same spots. Is the offer of free parts goodwill from elddis a sign of guilt I dont know . But the other issue is they will only guarantee there work for 12 months . Therefore if they crack again at more than 12 months I back in the same position as I am now.
It’s a sign of what seems to be a wider issue with Eldiss, and affecting modern vans. Your dealer is the responsible party to fix this. If Eldiss have offered parts that’s good, but under uK consumer law , CRA 2015, your dealer has responsibility. Look at the Which and Citizen’s Advice website for guidance. Also if you have the van via finance the finance house can help rectify the issue. Also if you used a credit card fir deposit or payment over £100 (check) section 75 of consumer credit act gives you protection.
Search this forum and you will see posts on CRA 2015 where members have either forced the dealer to uphold their responsibility or rejected the caravan for a refund.
The Which site allows you to draft a hard hitting letter spelling out the suppliers obligations in law and what you require them to do. Just remember it’s the dealer you deal with as that’s who your contract is with. Good luck. Keep us posted on progress.
PS drilling the cracks wasn’t a good idea whilst there are on going discussions on liability.
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