I think the idea with using the syringe is to put some pressure behind the resin and push it between the laminated layers, not to just fill the holes.

@garrysgaragebuilds

Жыл бұрын

Squeezing the bottle has the same effect….

@user-jh8no1zb9e

Жыл бұрын

no , its for a measured dose to not flood the hole - the dowel being pushed in would bring the resin to the top - no mess

@NageLBeT

3 ай бұрын

Hi! great job! what did u use and can you say something about the results? was the floor more sturdy after? br/Peter

Looking good Gaz 👌🏼

@garrysgaragebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Grant! 🙏🏻

Fascinating! We did similar. My Father in law even made new moulded timber supports for the back of the rotten shower room wall. I remember using some Marine (?) quality sealant to hold it all together... Thanks to Wilko, we even managed to wallpaper the walls with covering similar to the rest of the van. Happy days.

Great project videos on the caravan m8. When’s the next instalment?

Hi mate did you finish the project?

Thanks for sharing, a lot of helpful information there and a great job. Did it make a great difference? The reason I ask is because I'm about to tackle the same job.

@garrysgaragebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

No problem at all. Thanks for watching. Yes it made a massive difference. The floor is now solid and has no spongy bits. It still creaks, but guess you’re always going to have that with an old van.

Great video. Very inspiring. Do you know where I can get some spare parts for mine? I was broken into and my key locks are just barely working now amongst other issues, tail lights faded etc

@garrysgaragebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Sorry I struggle to see any second hand parts for mine. EBay and the likes probably your best bet. Good luck with your van.

Hi garry , we've watched the 3 caravan videos . Was this the end of the van restoration ?. Or did you use the van like it was left .

@garrysgaragebuilds

Жыл бұрын

Hi Shaun, thanks for watching. Yes I do have more videos to upload, unfortunately life takes over sometimes. Will try get them uploaded. Thanks.

Can we have an update on the caravan please??

BEWARE!! - Drilled the holes to do mine today - turns out some caravans have electrical wires running in the floor - mine is one of them!! Think I've gone through the cable to my water heater - another thing to add to the list!!

@garrysgaragebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Yes this is something to be aware of. I traced all of my electrics, gas and water before starting 👍🏼

Hi nice video Can you share the name of product and brand which you filled in Thanks

What did you do with the area of floor that had sunk down quite a bit, that you showed after carpet removal? Cheers.

@garrysgaragebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply. I actually drilled 8mm holes and pumped in some expanding foam, let that set then done the floor repair. Must of missed that part out sorry.

@Eldermonkey25

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same issue. Mine sinks in a corner when stepped on so is it best to do the same with drilling holes, put in expanding foam and then carrying on relaying new flooring after?

Hi, I am just about to carry out the same repair on my caravan floor, I was wondering how well it works and how well has it held up? Great video BTW 😉

@garrysgaragebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yeah it made the floor nice a solid again. It still squeaks a little, but never going to get rid of that. Compared to what it was it’s like night and day. Has held up so far. Will put video out if I come across any issues. Thanks again.

@andoch99

2 жыл бұрын

@@garrysgaragebuilds thanks for the reply, fingers crossed then mine has only gone in the high traffic area by the kitchen unit. I will put a comment on and let you know how it goes.

Did it solidify the floor ? And if so, how many bottles did you use please

@garrysgaragebuilds

Жыл бұрын

Made a massive difference. I was able to do it with one bottle.

Good day Garry, I am interested in restoring a vintage camper for me. How could I get in contact with you?

What's the difference of a spongy floor, and a sagging floor. Only new to this need help plz

@garrysgaragebuilds

Жыл бұрын

Hi sorry for late reply. Massive difference in floor. Very little movement when you walk through the van and has reduced the squeaking massively. Have you bought a van for a project?

Do you have a link for the resin kit you used? Thanks

@garrysgaragebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CARAVAN-MOTORHOME-FLOOR-DELAMINATION-REPAIR-KIT-GREEN-POLY-DOWELS-SYRINGE-/331926392052?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

@shakeynige

2 жыл бұрын

@@garrysgaragebuilds thank you buddy!

Great video! Very helpful. One question I have is: 1. Do you drill all the way through or to a certain depth of the ply wood? Thanks

@garrysgaragebuilds

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. You only drill through the first layer of ply and insulation. I was able to feel the resistance on the drill as I came against the bottom layer of ply. You could also find out the depth of your floor and mark it on your drill so you don’t go all the way through. Otherwise you’ll just loose all your adhesive through the bottom of the van 😂

@whatthashite

Жыл бұрын

@@garrysgaragebuilds why do they build with such cheap materials honestly? Caravan flooring should really be a quality timber item. Where can I find the green glue you use? It seems to be out of stock everywhere including Australia? Thanks again.

@garrysgaragebuilds

Жыл бұрын

@@whatthashite www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185404951975?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=DWDRhBAsQZi&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=9tjIesbWROy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Concise explanation thank you .... was that the original flooring ?

@garrysgaragebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and thanks for the comment. Yeah it was the original flooring. Being the third owner I am pretty confident of that haha. It is so much better now. Hope it lasts.

@deanegarrard9384

27 күн бұрын

Hey bud how deep did you drill the holes

Hi, I've just got my first caravan, I've noticed that part of the floor has been resin Drilled, also in marker pen writing where pipes are etc, how did you know it was OK to drill without hitting any wastes, gas pipes, water pipes etc

@garrysgaragebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for the comment. I could see from under the van what was where. Plus. Traced all electrics, gas and water before starting. This van is very simple. Thanks and good luck with yours.

Looks like Aligator glue which is a polyurethane glue.

Would have used the syringe for a measured dose below the top of the hole , pushed in the dowel to bring resin to the top - DONE - Also would have got the correct amount of dowels to finish the job - no clean up

@garrysgaragebuilds

Жыл бұрын

I just got on with it…

Not using the syringe means there is no pressure to force resin between layers. Your just filling the holes......

Hello how are you? You video is the best! Super cool! The problem is: i cant find the liquid outside UK and I am from Portugal! Could you give a tip about it? Or could i buy it from you? THanks

@garrysgaragebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Caravan-Motorhome-Floor-Delamination-Damp-Repair-One-Shot-Green-Poly-Adhesive-/221901026179?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

@garrysgaragebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Have you searched for polyurethane? Thank.

Why go this length?

@garrysgaragebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

To what length? It’s drilling holes in wood and filling it with something. It absolutely nothing! The floor needed fixed… I fixed it.

If I have a Car and a Van does that mean I have a Car-a-Van? I bought the Van before I got the Car. Maybe it is a Van-a-Car? This is one of the deep mysteries of life that just annoys the shit out of me.