check out the new remote control Jockey Wheel SmartBar rearview170 Beam Communications SatPhone Shop Topargee products Enginesaver Low Water Alarms
Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Post Info TOPIC: Caravan roof damage


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 5
Date:
Caravan roof damage


Hi Every one ,This is my first time writing to the G N forum and I would like some feedback if possible  in regards to my 18 month old caravan .I went clean the van in preparation for a trip and  I noticed that the roof had warped severely it looked like someone had walked over it .I contacted the caravan warranty company and they said it was heat stress as it is a floating roof I have not seen this on a van roof before and I wondering if they are trying to fob me off .Has anybody else had this problem and if so should I take the matter further.Thanks for any help

 cheers

Button



__________________


Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 204
Date:

That is not uncommon and typical in the caravan industry, unless the van has a solid ply roof under the sheeting they often sag. Also a lack of adequate insulation under the roof sheeting will allow hollow areas to form which then hold a considerable amount of water. As long as the roof is not leaking I suspect that you may have to live with the issue.  Cheers Allen



__________________

Footprints  

Old Dogs, Children and Barossa Valley Wine

KJB


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 844
Date:

Even with solid ply underneath they buckle and bow with heat but that is only natural . Metal has to be allowed to expand when heated.



__________________

KB



Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 2923
Date:

If you want a shock, go to the caravan show, find a high spot and have a look down on the caravan roofs.

__________________
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.

Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us
Purchase Grey Nomad bumper stickers Read our daily column, the Nomad News The Grey Nomad's Guidebook