0M4RC0 replied on 11/07/2023 13:59
Posted on 11/07/2023 13:59
Hi all...new to caravanning and have an issue with my 1994 Abbey 2-berth. I'm hoping someone will be able to help guide me to some resources or help me use the correct terms by which to search Google.
After a recent trip I noticed that the side panels (both sides) had separated (up to 1cm in places) from the front panel at the join. I'm assuming maybe the screws have lost their thread or something, there were some bumpy parts of the journey. There has been some water ingress but this has since dried and the areas of detachment are now fully taped up.
I have purchased the Haynes manual and have searched the internet but neither seem to have direction on how I should fix this...firstly I'm wondering how I should describe the issue...is there a particular term I should be aware of?
Im assuming I should strip out the front furniture and remove the inner panels either side of the split so I can view the cause of the split. I'm assuming then it will be a case of replacing the screws that go through the awning rail ensuring they get purchase on the batons (or are the awning rail screws superficial for joining the side panel?). I was also going to bond the panels with a flexible mastic.
Any advice would be very well received as I'm a complete noob and don't really know what expect.
Thanks in advance for any help received π
0M4RC0