DAMP PATCH
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DAMP PATCH
by mags Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:12 pm
HELLO ME AGAIN 6 DAYS INTO NEW 2ND HAND NUEVO 02 AUTOSLEEPER ... AND AFTER A LOT OF RAIN CHECKED INSIDE FOR DAMP WITH EYES AND MONITOR NOTED A SMALL PATCH ABOUT THE SIZE OF A EGG CUP JUST ABOVE PASSENGERS SEAT. ANY ADVICE RE SEALING IT ETC MANY THANKS MAGS
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Re: DAMP PATCH
by Paulmold Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:16 pm
On wall or ceiling? Have you got an awning mounting on the wall above the seat?
ps. could a mod please move this to 'Coachbuilt' , doesn't belong in Wildcamping section.
ps. could a mod please move this to 'Coachbuilt' , doesn't belong in Wildcamping section.
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Re: DAMP PATCH
by ubuntu1 Wed Nov 20, 2013 8:24 am
Have a professional damp survey carried out ASAP and then you can draw up a plan of action. The engineer will be able to advise you. My best advice is don't leave it over winter.
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Re: DAMP PATCH
by Peter Brown Wed Nov 20, 2013 8:33 am
DonePaulmold wrote:
ps. could a mod please move this to 'Coachbuilt' , doesn't belong in Wildcamping section.
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Re: DAMP PATCH
by jimthefish Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:24 am
Hi Mags.
My 05 Nuevo developed a leak in the same place. The roof top on early Nuevo's for some unknown reason has the seal on the outside pointing upwards, so any rain collects in this joint and leaks into the overhead cab then down into the drivers cab. Whilst I was resealing the joint I also noticed the fibreglass roof lip where it joins the side at that was very thin so strengthened it with a bit of fibre. I have checked a few Nuevo's in motorhome sales companies and they all look weak in that area. You can't see my repair because its on the horizontal ledge of the joint so invisible from ground level, indeed the wife noticed it when cleaning this year and I repaired it some 5 years ago (phew) Hope this helps.
PS make sure the joint is clear of moss and rubbish before you reseal.
Jim
My 05 Nuevo developed a leak in the same place. The roof top on early Nuevo's for some unknown reason has the seal on the outside pointing upwards, so any rain collects in this joint and leaks into the overhead cab then down into the drivers cab. Whilst I was resealing the joint I also noticed the fibreglass roof lip where it joins the side at that was very thin so strengthened it with a bit of fibre. I have checked a few Nuevo's in motorhome sales companies and they all look weak in that area. You can't see my repair because its on the horizontal ledge of the joint so invisible from ground level, indeed the wife noticed it when cleaning this year and I repaired it some 5 years ago (phew) Hope this helps.
PS make sure the joint is clear of moss and rubbish before you reseal.
Jim
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