Damp - Multi Tool and Adaptor

[martin__coates]

Hi All,

Firstly, long time reader and I have taken the plunge in joining this fantastic forum.

We are now motorhome owners, which we have been given (very lucky!

Unfortunately we have identified damp on the back wall which we have started to strip. This forum has given me the confidence to have a go at actually fixing it but I am a novice.

I have seen multi tools are a great way to aid strip all the area, could I ask for recommendations of multi tools and the right adaptor that people find most useful?

My plan to fix the damp is to strip the affected area, identify where the problem (we think on the roof) then take stock!

 

[Jake vE]

Looks like a good little project you have going there!

I've used expensive and cheap ones which have all performed the same and you can get replacement universal fitting tools for most of them too. I suppose it comes down to how much you want to spend!

 

[MisterB]

I have a makita 18v quick change chuck. Great bit of kit but to be honest I've seen cheapo mains powered that do just as good a job

 

[martin__coates]

Thanks guys - kind of thought there isnt much difference so will see whats out there.

Which fitting on the multi tool is best to strip the wood to the metal?

 

[Boris7]

This is ideal for a one off or little use

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=293758240980

but if you want one to last a life time I’d buy Fein or Makita with quick release.

My fein gets heavy use in a workshop most days and is basically bulletproof been 7 years since I got it and it’s great, but expensive

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[Skyway]

Hi welcome
What moterhome is it you have ?

 

[Raul]

Get a corded bauker from tool station for about 40 quid, comes with a set of cutters and attachments. For stripping you will need a flat scraper tool, or rubber cutter works well. Google multi tool scraper blades.

 

[TheBig1]

most of the plunge saw blades will punch straight through the wood to the outer skin and through that too in a few seconds. Strip back the rot with a wallpaper scraper first to avoid outer skin damage and use the multitool to cut back to solid wood very carefully

 

[Raul]

You can have a scraper blade on multitool, much easier and faster than a wall scraper and elbow grease.

 

[martin__coates]

Hi welcome
What moterhome is it you have ?

Thank you - this is our motorhome!

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[68c]

From the photo I see you have a roof rack. I suggest you remove it and the ladder and look closely at all the attachment points for signs of water ingress. I do not like those roof racks, they encourage you to carry weight up high which affects handling. The weight also strains on the rack making the attachment points work, loosen and then leak. Remove it all, sort any leaks then benefit from a lighter van with less wind resistance. If you really need external storage best fit a bike rack mounted box.

 

[whiskyman]

Hi MC and

Good luck with your project I am sure It will go well.

Could you tell me what make your M' home is as I couldn't quite read the badge on your photo

 

[Clipgate]

In my view hand tools offer the best solution, plus over the years always to hand. Chisel from a S/H tool shop, good oil stone perhaps a guide to sharpen them. Good ultimate control and satisfaction.
In addition a place if possible under cover the remove windows and allow the structure to dry. Not always possible however a little imagination and plastic sheet work quite well if you have a dehumidifier.
Take time do not rush in with power tools, particularly if your a novice in the use.

 

[Jeff James]

I tackled a similar job, using a mains Mac Allister multi tool. Worked a treat, but from my experience the scraper tool is much better to use that the cutting blades (even if a bit slower), as the cutters tend to cut through everything without you knowing. With the scraper tool, I did have more of a feel if I was cutting the wall board, insulation, or hit a wooden batten. some pics enclosed

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[Ian Bosman]

This is ideal for a one off or little use

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=293758240980

but if you want one to last a life time I’d buy Fein or Makita with quick release.

My fein gets heavy use in a workshop most days and is basically bulletproof been 7 years since I got it and it’s great, but expensive

Look in the Screwfix catalogue as they do a wide variety of power tools

 

[steve69]

Thank you - this is our motorhome!

Can you tell me who is handing out these free motorhomes as I think I would like one

 

[martin__coates]

Wow thanks all for your tips!!

I have ordered a multi tool so should arrive tomorrow - did make a start stripping out the sodden wood (pics attatched below)

When the multi tool arrives gonna strip the wood further and take stock.

Sadly nowhere to shelter the vehicle, so gonna have to try and deal with what we have but so far made ok progress.

On review more needs to come off (the left mainly). Question to you experts - we have also found very tiny holes on the outter shell, any tips.on how to fix? Not caused by me, looks like its been there a while.

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[martin__coates]

Can you tell me who is handing out these free motorhomes as I think I would like one

We are extremely lucky!

 

[TheBig1]

if as it seems your van has an aluminium outer skin, they develop loadsof pin prick holes, so leak. The roof needs any joints repaired, then paint it with rubber based tanking paint. This remains flexible and has tiny rubber fibres in. The only other option is to re-skin the damaged panels

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[TheBig1]

oh and you would be well advised to only strip a limited area at a time. Otherwise you lose the structural strength in the van

 

[Ringy]

Hi, just wondering how you’re getting on? I may have a similar task coming up....hoping some farmer friends will have a shed I can work under!

 

[TheBig1]

Hi, just wondering how you’re getting on? I may have a similar task coming up....hoping some farmer friends will have a shed I can work under!

the OP has not renewed their subs this year, so can't answer. Good luck with your project and as you say, a shed, barn or even big carport can make a huge difference

 

[Ringy]

Thanks!

 

[Ian Bosman]

Thanks!

A suggestion for cutting to a depth so as not to go through the opposite side is ascertain the total wall thickness and then on the cut fasten masking tape at a distance from the cutting edge equal to a few millimetres short and then very carefully cut to the edge of the tape. This trick comes from drilling to a set depth without a depth gauge on your drill, masking tape round the drill bit works a treat.

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[pappajohn]

Hi, just wondering how you’re getting on? I may have a similar task coming up....hoping some farmer friends will have a shed I can work under!

You will have a long wait for a reply. The OP is a read only member last seen 1st October.

 

[denisejoe]

If the damp goes no higher I would look at window or maybe wheel arch

 

[robert groves]

Hi All,

Firstly, long time reader and I have taken the plunge in joining this fantastic forum.

We are now motorhome owners, which we have been given (very lucky!

Unfortunately we have identified damp on the back wall which we have started to strip. This forum has given me the confidence to have a go at actually fixing it but I am a novice.

I have seen multi tools are a great way to aid strip all the area, could I ask for recommendations of multi tools and the right adaptor that people find most useful?

My plan to fix the damp is to strip the affected area, identify where the problem (we think on the roof) then take stock!

I would make checking the Roof the First Priority...Leaks have an annoying habit of traveling horizontally until the find an exit point !....Buy a wood 'damp-o-meter' available from most wood burning stove shops...about £15

 

[Rayb182]