Posted on 02/05/2023 10:23
Hi,
This is my first post here. Me and my family are on the hunt for our first van. If watched many inspection videos and guides I have a check list to go by. But what I'm finding is that everything we look at has some sort of damp level. We have a budget max of £8000 but limited to1400kg MTPLM weight. Can I expect damp in every van I inspect?
Thanks for any advice
Posted on 02/05/2023 10:23 by PazzyHi,
This is my first post here. Me and my family are on the hunt for our first van. If watched many inspection videos and guides I have a check list to go by. But what I'm finding is that everything we look at has some sort of damp level. We have a budget max of £8000 but limited to1400kg MTPLM weight. Can I expect damp in every van I inspect?
Thanks for any advice
Posted on 16/05/2023 20:13
There is loads of info online but here’s an old thread about it -
Essentially, moisture is all around us and that’s why levels of up to 15% are normal. As EM said, you need to know what the test readings have revealed in order to understand if a van has a problem or not.
Posted on 15/06/2023 20:49
I fancy a Bailey Pageant Burgundy as my first caravan and have looked at 2 this week. I use a cheap "pin-less" moisture monitor I bought off Amazon for £32. First one was <5% all over except the back offside left corner (above toilet) was >50%. Closer inspection showed the wall covering was bubbling badly - so clearly full of damp. Second one today looked great - mostly <5% but back offside left (again) was 25% and front offside (inside cupboard) was >50%. Wiped surface to check no condensation (the non-pin versions shouldn't be affected by condensation) - same result. No visible surface sign of damp but front was slightly soft. I think the join between the roof and front panel has lost its seal. Depressing really.
Pazzy
from Gwent