A little bit of work required - advice

[lefty67]

did the units come out undamaged? if so you could reuse the frame and put new doors, worktop etc

[tonydata]

did the units come out undamaged? if so you could reuse the frame and put new doors, worktop etc

They sort of did but they were a bit rotten, plus thinking of doing something a bit more custom made for what we need, doubt I'd be looking to cook or wash up in the van...

[lefty67]

where abouts are you? if your fairly local and are going to get rid of any of it let me know. mine have been refaced and not keen on it

[Plasticman]

I think your pretty much on the right track , doing as discussed, and piecemeal reps as needed, but whatever you spend good money fixing , have it done right or any money spent on paint will be a waste,
fridge panal is not available but there is a lower pattern part , bit of a bodge over in my opinion but whatever, or get an oputer sill and make lowerpanal to suit and fit under the swage line ,gets rid of your vent hole too.
if you stick a patch over that lot it will bleb through before the paints dry
get out there and use it this summer.
ah number 1 daughter, very very special these are
mm

[Dazco]

Re insulation. i wouldnt bother with it if its all gonna come out again . hopefully the weathers gonna pick up any day now(looking out the window on about 2" of snow). make sure youve got good sleeping bags and youre away

[tonydata]

where abouts are you? if your fairly local and are going to get rid of any of it let me know. mine have been refaced and not keen on it

I'm in Southampton lefty so not that local unfortunately... they have gone to the tip anyways, kept the buddy seat and a few other bits but the units had had it...

[tonydata]

Re insulation. i wouldnt bother with it if its all gonna come out again . hopefully the weathers gonna pick up any day now(looking out the window on about 2" of snow). make sure youve got good sleeping bags and youre away

You're probably right... It's still bloody freezing down here, and was also thinking about the sound proofing qualities... I doubt we'll go until it's ok for sleeping in the awning anyway!

[tonydata]

I think your pretty much on the right track , doing as discussed, and piecemeal reps as needed, but whatever you spend good money fixing , have it done right or any money spent on paint will be a waste,
fridge panal is not available but there is a lower pattern part , bit of a bodge over in my opinion but whatever, or get an oputer sill and make lowerpanal to suit and fit under the swage line ,gets rid of your vent hole too.
if you stick a patch over that lot it will bleb through before the paints dry
get out there and use it this summer.
ah number 1 daughter, very very special these are
mm

Have sent some pics down to Kombi Klassics in Wareham down here on the south coast, they look after my Dad's bay and do a nice job so just asked for an idea on costs/timescales of repairing my windys and fridge panel/sill... the rest can wait so long as it doesn't break in half on the way to the New Forest!

Absolutely won't be painting unless it's all sorted, and even then, may sell it all fixed up and buy a nice shiny one that's already been sprayed... who knows, tin top might be a bit small as kids are shooting up, only bought cos' I missed out on a Westy Joker and convinced myself I don't need a pop top!

Using it this summer is the key really... Maybe some shows and a lot of the coast... with number 1 daughter in tow, she is very special yes!

Thanks again for your advice

Tony D

[Dazco]

If you use it this year and all is fine , mechanically and Engine etc , keep it, Better the devil you know.

[tonydata]

Tis' a shame about that O/S... front and N/S look great in the sun!



By the way, I'd like to at least have a go at getting all the horrible yellow, gluey residue (it's rock hard not sticky) off the inside so when I do get round to doing anything in there what I need to stick, sticks... Any recommendations on the best stuff to get it off the metal with?

Cheers all
Tony D

[boatbuilder]

By the way, I'd like to at least have a go at getting all the horrible yellow, gluey residue (it's rock hard not sticky) off the inside so when I do get round to doing anything in there what I need to stick, sticks... Any recommendations on the best stuff to get it off the metal with?

A scotchbrite pad and some panel wipe / parts cleaner / cellulose thinners.
You could use one of those green kitchen scrubbers, but the green colour might dissolve and come out.

[tonydata]

By the way, I'd like to at least have a go at getting all the horrible yellow, gluey residue (it's rock hard not sticky) off the inside so when I do get round to doing anything in there what I need to stick, sticks... Any recommendations on the best stuff to get it off the metal with?

A scotchbrite pad and some panel wipe / parts cleaner / cellulose thinners.
You could use one of those green kitchen scrubbers, but the green colour might dissolve and come out.