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  @clifford1064477 сағат бұрын

  Hi . What's your opinion on buccaneer caravans and bessacarr caravans. I was told that buccaneer was the Rolls-Royce .of caravans . Would that be correct. I also heard very good things about bessacarr. . Does a heavier caravan always mean a better built caravan. Thanks. Love the videos.

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  @jamesfoote891612 сағат бұрын

  Use a mastic tool and not your finger and water. Think about it. You add the soap and water so it does not stick and what do you want it to do “stick” Just use the tool and no water and it will stick for much longer. James

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  @thecaravanplace11 сағат бұрын

  I agree 👍

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  @Harris_The_Cocker16 сағат бұрын

  Never use soap solution on the mastic. As you identified with the gaps either side of the bead if you spray with soap then profile the mastic will not stick to the frame/van. In a few months this will start to fail with mould growth. Best to just use a mastic profile tool such as Fugi or masking tape and your finger.

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  @mikeshacklock620817 сағат бұрын

  Masking tape both sides of the bead apply sealant between & tool up the bead before removing the masking tape is the only professional way to do it IMO

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  @thecaravanplace11 сағат бұрын

  Yes another very good way to do it. 👍

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  @chrisbolton546117 сағат бұрын

  Great video and super informative., both wit technique and materials used.

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  @thecaravanplace11 сағат бұрын

  Glad it was helpful 👍

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  @daveandow280917 сағат бұрын

  On a small area like this I've used masking tape and a spatula. Peel tape away, perfic PS What is that mould like marking the top of the rail?? Had it one of my vans, only way I could get it off, was to rub with Wet & Dry,

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  @thecaravanplace11 сағат бұрын

  Yes the plastic gets to a point where it won't clean up in any tradional cleaning process.

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  @stevezodiac49119 сағат бұрын

  The biggest cause of major leakage is from the deteriorating / degrading sealant under the awning rails on both sides. Because of the totally inadequate way most British caravans are manufactured, sealant is the main line of defence against water ingress and it shouldn't be. Because you can't see and inspect the sealant under the awning rails, as it inevitably degrades and shrivels with time. The awning rails need to be removed and the silicon replaced. I would say at least every 10 years on older manufactured caravans and more often on newer caravans, particularly those made when demand was high during the staycation period after covid. My caravan did exactly this. The manufacture method was rubbish and almost completely put me off caravanning altogether. It is easier and cheaper to make a suspect product and repair faults under warranty when presented than make a quality product at manufacture. Bear in mind that awnings pull at the most suspect point of your caravan, if you put one up. Watch Atlantic Caravans on youtube and he will tell you the whole story about modern caravan manufacture.

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  @Medge2sc8 сағат бұрын

  What is behind the awning rail ? Is it joint ?

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  @stevezodiac4917 сағат бұрын

  This is the area the roof and side walls meet.

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  @Medge2sc20 сағат бұрын

  Just been doing a bit of this

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  @glenturner231221 сағат бұрын

  Use masking tape to get clean edge's. That repair you've done will look awful once the silicone gets mucky.

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  @amcrome21 сағат бұрын

  Can you advise on what to use to seal the underside of a motorhome? We've a 2018 elddis and I'm working my way around with the sikaflex on the sides and roof but I've no idea what to use underneath

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  @Dusty2feathers14 сағат бұрын

  Make sure you have plenty of tubes and double your efforts around the external frames of heki roof lights

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  @thecaravanplace10 сағат бұрын

  In theory the floor being Marine ply shouldn't need anything, so the only issue would be leaks from above, the chassis on the newer vehicles should be good too.

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  @ianappleby6121 сағат бұрын

  A bigger job but would it be better to remove the trim, clean it all and then bed it on the silicon sealant, then tool off any excess?

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  @samm426519 сағат бұрын

  I agree, I would only use this method if I were out travelling and I noticed a leak in my van from the skylight and needed a quick DIY temp fix. I find it concerning RV dealers are patching vehicles/trailers up like this instead of resealing it professionally. If the sealant is breaking off and coming out, it is time to remove the entire lot because all that will happen is for the new sealant to break loose from the old sealant after a short while due to vehicles use under normal road conditions.

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  @thecaravanplace11 сағат бұрын

  Yes, it gets to a point that this would be necessary, more often than not when a leak is present, they then need to be fully removed and new tape seal applied. 👍

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  @thecaravanplace11 сағат бұрын

  Yes as above, if a leak were present a full removal would be required, if it's more cosmetic, then this is a way to clean up and stop potential issues later on.

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  @tristanmorgan840722 сағат бұрын

  I’ve never had any issues doing it the second method using a wet finger but tend to use a non latex glove. A silicone tool you can also use, but as you said small amount is key, then reapply if required. 😀

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  @paulbird323522 сағат бұрын

  Have you tried the silicon profile tool?

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  @thecaravanplace22 сағат бұрын

  Yes they work very well too, you can pretty much leave the finish and size bead you want too. 👍

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  @sirkitchalott22 сағат бұрын

  Speaking as someone who fits kitchens and bathrooms including the tiles - I never use water, soapy water, finger, spit. Apply Sealent then use a tool, the results will last a long time. My bathroom - 11 years still looked like new. The soapy water method is used imo by amateurs and those making a quick buck. On the flip side it can help achieve a cosmetically good look, but id question the longevity of that method. Ty

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  @thecaravanplace22 сағат бұрын

  Agree and think the water is just going to cause problems if it's an overseal, thanks for your comments 👍

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  @MrRichardmorris22 сағат бұрын

  I stopped spraying/misting the wet sealant with washing up liquid solution (even though the finish looked lovely) after I found the sealant pulled away from the caravan surface in less than 6 months. I think the fluid had coated the surface and stopped the sealant sticking to it properly when I squished it in with my finger. I now mostly use a silicon spreader and masking tape and maybe a wet finger at the very end for tight curves.

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  @sirkitchalott19 сағат бұрын

  @@MrRichardmorris I never use a wet finger as therr is bacteria on our hands. I use a tool and copious amounts of paper towel to wipe the tool off.

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  @MrRichardmorris16 сағат бұрын

  @@sirkitchalott I have learned to use toilet paper instead of kitchen towel to wipe the silicon tool and I throw the paper away immediately into a bag. Whenever I use a piece of paper a second time the sealant from the first wipe always gets onto my hands and if I chuck the paper down I inevitably step on some of it later!!

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  @Dusty2feathers14 сағат бұрын

  It depends on the quality of sealant and the application

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  @maisymorris7506Күн бұрын

  Have you got any of these in stock please? How much? Thank you x

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  @thecaravanplace10 сағат бұрын

  We don't sorry.

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  @roberttaylor8261Күн бұрын

  Always use a can of air spray and blow out the tube that office supplies the oxygenerated propane to end of vents on burner tube! If there is just a speck of rust dirt or bug in that orfice it won’t let propane through!

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  @andrewmacdonald1897Күн бұрын

  I think you mean 'what an idiot's.

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  @Bessie66Күн бұрын

  Poor sound quality which made it hard trying to listen to good advice

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  @carlabbott20932 күн бұрын

  Love to watch your videos but this is the 2nd video with sound issues making it unwatchable

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  @martinehulme87432 күн бұрын

  Definitely probs with sound but understandable. Can't wait to visit you for my caravan purchase 🎉

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  @dabulltattoo2 күн бұрын

  great norman collier impression. 10 out of 10 😂🤣😂🤣

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  @xeode2 күн бұрын

  could understand every word at any rate! 😊

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  @xeode2 күн бұрын

  yeh a few bits where it went left side only, presumably the issue with the cable connection that will be sorted with a new one. recording the audio in the camera is a lot simpler than recording it separately and then merging them together on the computer, with a fair wind anyway, blooming technology 🤣

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  @LeeLorrie2 күн бұрын

  Hi Mark, you been drinking again 😂😂😂 sounds like your in a gold fish bowl 😂😂😂 You might want to get some tips from Jason 🤔 Only joking buddy, keep them cracking cracking videos coming 😂

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  @thecaravanplace2 күн бұрын

  Yes we are having an issue with a microphone connection, it's fine for a few minutes then goes bad. Bloody technology lol. 👍

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  @davidlewins46312 күн бұрын

  Sound for me was OK? Was an interesting trip through lots of lovely vans, always seems they are all very different but surprisingly similar! What I am seeing is how much of the fixings match across the manufacturers.

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  @thecaravanplace2 күн бұрын

  Thanks David, we do have an issue which comes and goes 🙈, they are all very similar with layouts and fit outs. 👍

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  @jimfriend98942 күн бұрын

  Bad sound ..

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  @thecaravanplace2 күн бұрын

  Yes we have ordered a new microphone so hopefully this sorts it 👍

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  @davesouthall38342 күн бұрын

  Sound quality not good from my end. But love your company visit regularly.

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  @thecaravanplace2 күн бұрын

  Thanks Dave, yes it's our side the bad sound sorry 👍

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  @bryanadams44362 күн бұрын

  First

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  @thecaravanplace2 күн бұрын

  You were 👍 🥳🥳🥳

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  @MichaelMason-qt4rw2 күн бұрын

  We brought the swift challenger 850 exactly the same layout and width of your caravan and we absolutely love it we site ours at Northam farm in Brean Somerset, beautiful site and have no complaints whatsoever , van and site beautiful and we don’t want to change anything

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  @PaulRobinson-j9n3 күн бұрын

  Please Mark no more music it's very annoying. Keep up the good work with the videos there very helpful. Cheers

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  @paul-fk7de3 күн бұрын

  Our slats keep falling out of runner any tips on how to fix ?

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  @roytranter84753 күн бұрын

  Great video helped a lot 😊

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  @chrispritchard46764 күн бұрын

  A good repair to ABS, well done. In my (too many) caravan and vehicle repairs I always finished with an edgeless clear varnish such as U Pol 1K smart varnish and it protects the finished area for many years to come. Most aerosols are cellulose based and suffer weather damage in a short time leaving a dry finish. The U pol prevents this.

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  @mikebro25574 күн бұрын

  Missed your last weeks video. Really looking forward to your video on adjusting the spring tensions on the blinds, could you also show why they keep opening unexpectedly on their own, especially on a Bailey Phoenix 664 plus. Many thanks 🍻

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  @racheldaniels52355 күн бұрын

  You need lessons on how to tow a caravan correct . No mirrors.

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  @karlosthehawk37305 күн бұрын

  Whats the waterproof rating IP

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  @matthewdaly69205 күн бұрын

  Couldn’t hear a thing again, no need for the music sorry

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  @user-mm9md3dm5j5 күн бұрын

  Why on earth have you got that noise in the background?

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  @user-bp9ep6ts9t5 күн бұрын

  Leaky alu tech. Saturated floors

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  @momarsden30535 күн бұрын

  Sorry Mark but couldn't hear you for the music 😖

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  @helenparsons3645 күн бұрын

  We uand that issue with our battery

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  @dazzas35 күн бұрын

  Door fly screen?

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  @Bessie665 күн бұрын

  Music off putting

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  @user-zk9rw5qz1b6 күн бұрын

  Hi Mark watching your vlog tonight you mention you don't have many 2 berths , are you interested in buying our pegasus genoa gt70 2018 full service history new tyres and new motor mover excellent condition with usual extras as stopping caravanning. Will continue to watch your vlogs regardless as we enjoy them so much. Cheers and thanks.

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  @matthewdaly69206 күн бұрын

  Struggling to hear over the music tbh. It would be better without imho.

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  @Bessie666 күн бұрын

  As a woman would like to of seen more of the spec inside - out door electric points etc mean nothing ! 😂😂

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  @daveandow28096 күн бұрын

  Is it possible to bye carbon/Fire alarms with a lower beep note? Woodcutting machinist by trade and over the years I've lost my higher range of hearing, cannot hear bird song.

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  @pyeman68196 күн бұрын

  It's an idiot , not a idiot

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  @mikedew3807 күн бұрын

  Yes, please do show how to adjust the springs on the pull-down blinds/fly screens. Also, now to clean the black out blinds on the skylights. Enjoy your youtube channel and the tips.

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  @TomFynnVideos7 күн бұрын

  Nice patriotic underwear 😂

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  @karlosthehawk37307 күн бұрын

  An extra 4 mph unrestricted may as well leave it restricted and save on the battery