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12Feb
Motorhome Damp Repair

Motorhome Damp Repair Video, full repair process

CategoriesMotorhome Damp Repairs Motorhome Maintenance Motorhome Repairs

The video highlights the window rubber seal failure, how the water ingress tracked into the vehicle and the full motorhome damp repair. What caused the water ingress The water ingress was caused by window seal failure, the rubber seal had hardened over time (age related), as the seal hardened it lost its ability to be squishy, which means the water flowed past the rubber to reach the internal wooden structure of the coach built body. How you can identify damp in your motorhome? The best way to find water ingress or damp in your motorhome or caravan is a damp […]

30Aug
Smart Alternator Fiat Ducato

Can 12v Accessories damage Motorhomes with a Smart Alternator?

CategoriesCampervan Maintenance Campervan Repairs Campervan Upgrades Motorhome Maintenance Motorhome Repairs Motorhome Upgrades

Motorhome Issue: Smart Alternator This article is positioned as an overview of “smart alternators, motorhomes and accessories”, describing basic principles.It is meant for discussion, if you have any comments or suggestions please contact the author direct at:oakleigh@bristolcaravans.com Issue Can incorrect accessory fitting damage the engine battery or engine battery charging? Background EU legislation was introduced to help reduce vehicle emissions. “Smart alternators” are part of the EU emissions initiative.Smart alternators were introduced to the UK car market around 2015, some motorhome brands were slower to implement. We recommend that you check. Do not assume your motorhome or campervan has a […]

10Feb
Damp repairs

How to avoid DAMP in your Caravan or Motorhome!

CategoriesCaravan Damp Repairs Caravan Service Motorhome Damp Repairs Motorhome Service

Nobody wants to come back to their Caravan or Motorhome after the winter break to see a damp patch. Although it is hard to identify when water ingress is happening, we have some helpful tips to prevent damp in your vehicle. How does damp occur in my Caravan or Motorhome? The three stages of damp to be aware of: This is caused by damp air being trapped in a cupboard or room. The visual effects are mould on the walls or inside cupboards. This is the main cause of Damp! Potentially coming from sealant failure, for example sealant cracking around […]

Why is there Water leaking underneath my Caravan / Motorhome?

CategoriesCaravan Repairs Motorhome Repairs

You have arrived on site, switched on your water pump and now water is leaking from underneath your Caravan or Motorhome. Where is the leak coming from? It is most likely coming from your drain valve! Your drain valve allows for excess water to escape the Caravan / Motorhome. You would most commonly open the valve when draining down for the winter period. Find out why this is important on our ‘Winterisation’ post. Where is the drain valve in my Caravan / Motorhome? Look under your sofa cushions, at the bottom of the wardrobe, bottom cupboards, and underneath the bed. […]

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