Friday 24 August 2012

REBUILD COMPLETE

It has been a while so thought (after requests) I had better update you all on the progress.  The interior was complete so we moved onto reattaching the awning rail and inserts.  We also resealed all of the skylights.





Fablon was used to cover the scratched end panel and looks ok




Decided on maroon awning insert to match the decals


The centre roof strip was removed and resealed for good measure too




Well after all our hard work we finally got away in our little beauty.  We did a few trips locally and then moved on to trying further afield and headed to Great Yarmouth, Wild Ducks at Haven.

We had a wonderful time




We thoroughly enjoyed our week away, and Mark (above) loved towing!  Made easier because she towed really well.  So after our week away, guess what - we're hooked.  But that also comes at a price, because after all our work she is now up for sale and we've purchased a 4 berth Elddis Typhoon so we can have a little more room for all of us!





This one hasn't come without a few jobs, floor delamination now fixed, sink cover sourced and fitted and new barrel hinges for front table bought and fitted.  Little jobs in the grand scheme of things.  Damp free and all in all a little bit of luxury for us.  We did go out and buy a used pyramid awning (just like the one with the Challenger) and are picking up our new Inaca porch awning this weekend (ready for autumn trips).

So if anyone knows anyone looking for a starter Swift caravan with awning, that's had plenty of work done - message me!
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4 comments:

  1. The Reluctant Caravanner4 October 2012 at 22:41

    Brilliant blog and a cracking job! It's inspired me to have a go at tackling the damp in my new (old) van - well the easy to get to bits at least!

    Thanks for taking the time to put this online, really helpful!

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    1. Unknown5 October 2012 at 07:06

      Thank you. It is a satisfying feeling when you finish. At times on our van it felt like it was never ending, but so long as you approach it methodically and do it bit by bit, it's really not too bad. The worst part was the awning rail in all honesty, removing and reapplying all the mastic but needs must when you want to keep it watertight.
      Good luck with your van - remember take pictures - it's great to see before and after photos.

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  2. Anonymous8 October 2012 at 11:28

    Congratulations Karen, on a beautiful restoration. Had the timing been a little later, I'd have loved to have bought it, as my Daughter's and my first caravan, after ten years of camping :'(. Enjoy your new van and thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable read!

    Teri x

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