Argh, went out today as the snow and ice have gone to rig up the water system to check for any damage before we go away in two weeks. noticed some water coming out below the cupboards of the vanity unit in the toilet sink. looking inside i seen the waste pipe had parted off the collar slightly, so i put my hand in and attempted to push it back on. then, crack, i heard a noise i just knew wasnt good news. the actual drain in the sink has split away from the bowl, grrr, why are they so bloody flimsy. phoned local shop to ask about it and guy said it shouldnt be a problem to fix, but to me it looks like one unit. im startin to get wee bit fed up with this constant snagging list, seems to go on forever.
Sink Drain ( cracked)
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Sorry that you have had problems H, sometimes it just seems like one thing after another.
Don't lose heart, you bought a used caravan and you don't really know too much about it because you have only recently started to use the caravan.
You will always encounter minor snags here and there but after you and your family have got used to the caravan and the way that things work you will iron out these problems and the caravan will become exactly as you want it to be.
The trouble is that often by the time that everything is hunky dory and running like clockwork you will have become seasoned caravanner's and will probably want to upgrade to another caravan.
Most of us have had this sort of thing when starting out, it's part of the initiation!
You will eventually build up a box of 'caravan tools' complete with self tappers, super glue, gaffa tape and spare bulbs,fuses and assorted bits and pieces.
I hope that your sink is repairable and is sorted out soon.
Don't lose heart, you bought a used caravan and you don't really know too much about it because you have only recently started to use the caravan.
You will always encounter minor snags here and there but after you and your family have got used to the caravan and the way that things work you will iron out these problems and the caravan will become exactly as you want it to be.
The trouble is that often by the time that everything is hunky dory and running like clockwork you will have become seasoned caravanner's and will probably want to upgrade to another caravan.
Most of us have had this sort of thing when starting out, it's part of the initiation!
You will eventually build up a box of 'caravan tools' complete with self tappers, super glue, gaffa tape and spare bulbs,fuses and assorted bits and pieces.
I hope that your sink is repairable and is sorted out soon.
cheers parksy, yes i knew when i bought it that it had been lived in and used, as its supposed to be, im still impressed with it and i know i got a good deal. obviously there are some items which are almost consumables in a caravan due to regular use, i appreciate that and knowing when i bought it that i would probably find one or two things wrong or needing replaced/repaired didnt bother me in the least. i almost looked forward to it, as each one was rectified it would give me more sense of ownership towards my caravan, bit like lavishing my bikes with care and attention. just felt a wee bit down today when i found this, howver, nothing that cant be mended, and thers plenty more things in the world to be down about as that, i count myself one of the lucky ones.
as for the trading up to newer model, that was always on our agenda, buy an entry level one and see how it goes, then in a couple of years time sell it on and buy younger one, but, hey, if this one does the job then i dont see any need to.
maybes i am too much of a perfectionist, thats the way i have always kept and maintained my bikes and cars, everything must be spot on and functioning as it should, or else it wont do.
no worries about toolkit, have accumulated all the gear over the years.
wifey told me to stop going on about it this afternoon, but she doesnt understand the passion i put into these things, as i said, got to be A1 for me.
cheers.
as for the trading up to newer model, that was always on our agenda, buy an entry level one and see how it goes, then in a couple of years time sell it on and buy younger one, but, hey, if this one does the job then i dont see any need to.
maybes i am too much of a perfectionist, thats the way i have always kept and maintained my bikes and cars, everything must be spot on and functioning as it should, or else it wont do.
no worries about toolkit, have accumulated all the gear over the years.
wifey told me to stop going on about it this afternoon, but she doesnt understand the passion i put into these things, as i said, got to be A1 for me.
cheers.
Seems to me initial problems may have been caused by "the wife" breaking free from the shackles at the sink!!
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I know the feeling Highlander, it's always a bit of a downer when unexpected things like this happen.
You've done exactly the right thing in starting off with a used caravan to see how things go and to allow your young family to 'live' with the caravan instead of constantly worrying in case they put mucky fingermarks on an expensive gin palace.
Look on it as a 'work in progress' because there are always things to fix or improve and the sink is part of the learning curve.
Remember - if there is a way for a caravan fitting to break it will!
You've done exactly the right thing in starting off with a used caravan to see how things go and to allow your young family to 'live' with the caravan instead of constantly worrying in case they put mucky fingermarks on an expensive gin palace.
Look on it as a 'work in progress' because there are always things to fix or improve and the sink is part of the learning curve.
Remember - if there is a way for a caravan fitting to break it will!
Highlander
As parksy as pointed out you will soon get your breakdown kit into shape
Last year after i had a new 240v fridge element fitted, we went off, got on site and starts to run the water through, water was pouring into the draw under the sink, ( when he lifted the sink to get a bit more room to the fridge ) he broke the plastic fitting, i rang my mate and asked were the nearest b&q was, went and bought some araldite, and repaired it, by this time it's silly o-clock, drawers all in bits, but its sorted now and has not been a problem since.
Any way here is a link to Caktanks catalogue have a look on here
This is a link to the Caktanks price list
Sink wastes are on page 61. ( save the links to your favourites )
Sproket.
As parksy as pointed out you will soon get your breakdown kit into shape
Last year after i had a new 240v fridge element fitted, we went off, got on site and starts to run the water through, water was pouring into the draw under the sink, ( when he lifted the sink to get a bit more room to the fridge ) he broke the plastic fitting, i rang my mate and asked were the nearest b&q was, went and bought some araldite, and repaired it, by this time it's silly o-clock, drawers all in bits, but its sorted now and has not been a problem since.
Any way here is a link to Caktanks catalogue have a look on here
This is a link to the Caktanks price list
Sink wastes are on page 61. ( save the links to your favourites )
Sproket.
hi sprocket, took the caravan down to the local workshop today to get my alko hitch put on and asked them to have a look at the gas fire ( not working with gas ), repair the gas locker catch and give it a general check of all systems. the sink, as i thought has to be replaced as it is a moulded one piece unit, so he has one on order. going to pick it back up on sat, hope he's kind to me 
have you thought of fitting an oversize drain plug hole? we fit these very successfully to remove small cracks in the bowl around the plug when the sink is obsolete or too costly. we get them from BES
thats a pretty good suggestion, wouldnt have thought of that.
might phone him tomorrow and pass this on.
cheers
might phone him tomorrow and pass this on.
cheers
Ohhi sprocket, took the caravan down to the local workshop today to get my alko hitch put on and asked them to have a look at the gas fire ( not working with gas ), repair the gas locker catch and give it a general check of all systems. the sink, as i thought has to be replaced as it is a moulded one piece unit, so he has one on order. going to pick it back up on sat, hope he's kind to me
no problemthats a pretty good suggestion, wouldnt have thought of that.
might phone him tomorrow and pass this on.
cheers
while out in the garage today having a wee bit of a clean up i came across my silicon gun which had a used tube of " no nails" in it. i read the uses for it and it covers all sorts of materials including plastics, also has waterproofing qualities.
this made me think of the suggestion by read caravans about using a slightly oversize strainer.
i think it should be possible to buy one and apply a bead of the above to it and "hey presto" job done and saving
this made me think of the suggestion by read caravans about using a slightly oversize strainer.
i think it should be possible to buy one and apply a bead of the above to it and "hey presto" job done and saving
i certainly think its worth a try for a few quid, and if it doesnt work at least then you could go with a replacement. but in my experience it will work.
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