Hurray! It's no longer a damper-van, it's clamper-van. Good work.

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Good riddance to the damp!

Don’t give up. You have done so much already, what an inspiration. After all your hard work, you will have a warm dry home. You should be very proud.

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Suzy. We're getting there. Reassembly is slow progress, having to wait for the adhesive to set. We're looking forward to the finished product. 😀

“Just going to explain what’s going on in the caravan”. “ Erm, I have no idea what’s going on in the caravan”. Love it!

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

I had to keep reassuring myself at times!

the way the scraper moved looked like it was moving on its own haha

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Yea, I thought that too when I was putting the video together!

Good to see fresh wood going back on. You've turned the corner with this one.

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We're getting there slowly!

The light in that there Tunnel is getting brighter 😁😁👍

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

So that's where Cat Stevens got to. I've just got myself a 25ft caravan that needs some repairs done watching you guys is a big help. keep up the great work.

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

2 жыл бұрын

CAT STEVENS?!?!?!?!? I was going for the Keanu Reeves look, but obviously missed! All the best! J

Geez Jamie , Fabulous going , Looking good now pal

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Slowly, we'll get there!

Awesome vid mate I admire your determination

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's been one heck of a project, but we're pleased with the outcome. 😀

Can’t wait for part 7 👍🏻

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Not long now!

Good work so far! I've used petrol before to dissolve the mastic once scraped off but recently found that brake cleaner the type from a car spares shop worked even better. Didn't damage the paint on the body either & a lot safer too! I had a 5 litre can in the garage not aerosol though!

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Ah awesome! I'll give that a go at some point! Always worth having options as it's terrible stuff to remove!

Ah glad to have another update. I have just looked at that Europa next to yours - looks like the same layout? I don’t think anyone would notice if you just swapped caravans maybe...? 🤔 😂

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

The Europa next to is a nice little van, but it's not our Elddis Knightsbridge!

Hi Both, the jigsaw puzzle is slowly coming together, don't scrimp on the sealant (also mastic and adhesive), not sure what you use to get a good finish on sealant but I always use a cheap finishing tool (it looks like a flat piece of plastic that folds into a triangular type tool) that removes excess sealant from the surface and leaves a perfect bead (or flat surface) and comes in different sizes dependant on the size of bead you want (or flat finish if you prefer) it is also good on both flat surface and corner type joints.

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

We'll be using mastic tapes on certain rails, like awning rails with SikaFlex to call them off. For other less crucial rails, we'll just use SikaFlex.

I have an Eddlis Jetstream that needs some TLC. Your videos will help me see what’s underneath the walls.

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you're finding the videos useful! Best of luck with your project. Give us a shout if you need anything.

Another way to deal with mastic (possibly) might be to use a freeze-spray (or start really early in the morning) as cold could make it brittle. It works with tar-based sound-deadening in cars, anyway, so I've found.

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Anything is worth a shot! We've finished removing most of it now!

Love the mini series as I have got a little damp problem . Bit annoying you didn't film the bit I needed which is ripping out the front window wood and cutting the frame However you guys are brilliant and I will keep watching.

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! The ripping out isn't the hard part! Just take it slow and steady 👍

@zacrussell1605

3 жыл бұрын

Watched alot of your videos and looked on the job site you mentioned and definitely something me and the wife are interested in. And little Mr Bean our chihuahua of course.

I think Stacey want's a new caravan!

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Nah, ours will be the envy of the world 😂

Omg!!! I've been watching these, as I have an identical issue on an Elddis.. and having to remove the same amount. ....and now you have a carpenter coming in to do it?! 😱😭

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, it was just my father in law! Keep watching! You'll see it's not so bad!

@mattyd783

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMcNeillsonWheels thanks 😊. I'm sat here now thinking I might completely change it and put a fixed bed in, especially if I have to take the bed frames out.. which they nearly are now! The hardest thing is working out how it all comes apart - as you mentioned in one video, we're all trying to repair things in reverse, as they put the outside on last in the factory 😪. It's a big job getting bigger....hopefully the floor is solid though!

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

2 жыл бұрын

@@mattyd783 Yes, fitting a fixed bed in the front of ours was one of our better decisions, for certain. It makes such a huge difference. Fingers crossed for you. Feel free to drop me a line with any questions. Always happy to help where I can.

@mattyd783

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMcNeillsonWheels thank you so much 😊❤

Entertaining...please tell me you left that spanner trapped on the long thread

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! No, I removed it! Didn't want the spanner thinking that it had won! 😂

Fabulous work guys and girls. But I dont understand why you didn't buy another caravan?? Lol 😆

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Hello! At the end of Part 5, I explain why we're repairing rather than replacing our caravan! Thanks Jamie

How did you feel when you found out about the damp and work that was needed to fix the caravan When we bought ours from a reputable dealer we never thought we would have any work to do to it They even delivered it for us as my husband had never pulled a 26.8 caravan before so he wanted to go for some lessons By time we came to use caravan 7mths later we were excited but what a shock we had when we found out the work that was needed after service Came away and then decided to go and look at new ones but the size of the caravan what we wanted was way out of our price range and second hand ones the inside design was not What we wanted as our had so much space After looking at around 15 second hand caravans we decided to get all work done on caravan and then when that was all done we decided to completely redesign inside New toilet sink Door cupboards redone in black and white Upholstery all replaced curtains all replaced carpets replaced In the end we spent around £8000 But now we have a caravan that we know is right Our caravan before we got it had been sited all its life so had never been on road I don't blame you for doing all work to yours at least when you know its going to last you a long time You could have spent more money buying another but could have ended up spending on it We didnt do work on. Ours but had people we knew had brilliant reputation for doing work Looking forward to seeing end result

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

_“How did you feel when you found out about the damp and work that was needed to fix the caravan?”_ Okay, really. We had an inkling that it was bad, as we used to lie in bed at night and hear the drips landing in the front locker. Thing is, it’s 23 years old. There are few houses that don’t have any renovation works in that time span. _“By time we came to use caravan 7mths later we were excited but what a shock we had when we found out the work that was needed after service.”_ Sorry to hear this. _“Came away and then decided to go and look at new ones but the size of the caravan what we wanted was way out of our price range and second hand ones the inside design was not what we wanted as our had so much space.”_ Yup, I can sympathise. Often, they’re all built around family holidays, so don’t work for full-timers. _“After looking at around 15 second hand caravans we decided to get all work done on caravan and then when that was all done we decided to completely redesign inside.”_ Awesome! Send pictures! _“Our caravan before we got it had been sited all its life so had never been on road.”_ This is a major problem. Caravans that don’t move for years, but then suddenly hit the road, cause the hardened mastic to break apart, allowing water in. May never have leaked on site, but the towing caused the issue. _“Looking forward to seeing end result.”_ Thanks! So are we!

Hi could you tell me what type of (pink only for girls) wood you're using? Please? Thank you, great work, we're starting on a 1972 cavalier, needs a total gutting. Daunting but why not.

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Hello! They're roofing battens. They come in various colours, but essentially the colours mean that they have been treated. They are 50mm wide, 25mm thick and 4m long.

@hopefulnadjer4567

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMcNeillsonWheels fabulous that's what I already had in mind, was just double checking. Great job guys.

What would you have done if you didnt have option of staying at the Outlaws lol. Would you of bought a new one then or still do what your doing.

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

It's a fair question. I'd still have liked to have repaired ours, but we may have: I - Lived in it under cover and waited until spring for fairer weather and worked incredibly hard at it to get it finished whilst living in our beautiful, canvas bell tent, complete with wood burning stove. II - Bought a 2nd, temporary caravan to live in whilst we were renovating ours. III - Took on a cheap, AirBnB for a month or longer (we hold sufficient money in the 'contingency/emergency fund' for 6 months' rent).

What's that called...... a joint. Excellent 👌

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! He's full of wit!

CAT STEVEN YES DEFINITELY

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Don't encourage her....

Still trying to decide how I feel about the hairdryer... whatever works aye?

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

2 жыл бұрын

Apart from that it definitely didn't work...

@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMcNeillsonWheels 😆

Hey guys, seeing as though you are both former primary school teachers if I’m not mistaken. Please could we ask for some advice on educating the baby Bees. We are currently printing bird spotting worksheets and colouring pictures and bug spotting checklists. Lists and lists of fun facts and tasks for them but we would like ask about English and mathematics particularly. We read. A lot. And obviously we travel so geography’s a must. Both mummy bee and me can handle maths on a basic level but we would like to keep our babies up to modern standards. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated Thank you xxx

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

English depends on how old they are. For maths, follow a scheme of work. I was really fond of the Collin's Busy Ants scheme. You can pick their books up on eBay. Can't really answer without knowing ages!

@HSEAUDITING

3 жыл бұрын

Our oldest is Bobby he is 8, then it’s Bella blue who is seven, Benny is 4 in June and Bonnie is only just one. It’s the older two we are growing concerned for. Even though me and Bethany have tried so hard to keep up with their education we still feel like they have missed so much. Although we also feel that anything they have missed has been made up for with life lessons. “Fish doesn’t come from Tesco’s”, for instance. X

@HSEAUDITING

3 жыл бұрын

And guys, thank you for taking the time to reply. We really are grateful x

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

@@HSEAUDITING This is best dealt with through a Skype call. My email address is on the channel info. Drop me a Skype message and we'll arrange a time.

OMG someone with more squeeze clamps than me.....

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Full disclosure, I only own one. The rest were borrowed from friends and family! So have no fear, your title remains rightfully intact!!!

When is part 7 out... 🤣 🤣

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

When the motivation takes hold!

You deserve a good rest, guys. This is mentally testing work.

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Sure is! Thanks!

Where's part 7?lol 😂

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

It's coming, promise!

Whens number 7 out 🤣🤣🤣

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Soon! I promise. I'm back at work now, so less time to fix the caravan and edit videos!

I have one of those saws. I dont think my wife is that handy. 😂

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Give her the opportunity. You'd be surprised.

he's gonna look like Catweazle pretty soon

1:15 Proof that when a woman uses structural terminology, men get confused and start talking in the pitch of a Bee Gee.

@TheMcNeillsonWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Sssshhhhh! Don't let everyone know!