ooops disappearing gas bottle

[smiley]

Hi Techies

We have just noticed that the gas bottle on our swift is visable.

So clearly the floor has disintergrated luckily the straps did their job.

Ho easy/ difficult is it to repair the floor?

thanks

 

[ProfJohnL]

Without knowing the construction details and what has failed, I cant answer your main question, but I must add that from a safety point of view, the job must be done properly. It would be considered a dangerous load if the gas bottle is liable to be released from the caravan when travelling.

So do make sure the repair is professionally completed.

 

[Wilbury]

Hi Smiley,
Sorry to hear that.
I am not familiar with the construction but If one part of the flooring has failed I think you would do well to examine all of the flooring throughout the whole caravan.
Rgds

 

[philspot1]

Gas bottle lockers are notorious for the flimsiness of their flooring - often not much more than some pressed cardboard. OK when it is dry and there is something stronger beneath, (for example where the A frme runs) but not when wet. Do check the flooring in the van itself, but it is unlikely that the feeble flooring is fitted anywhere but that locker. I would try reinforcing to bridge across the A frame, then lightish waterproof ply as a floor - you may be able to use the old flooring as a template. Difficult, fiddly place to work in, though.