Just emptied the van

[Gina M]

Just finally finished emptying the van as it is going in for repairs/checks, we have a problem with damp. Steve always insists that the van is completely empty and as a result the conservatory is now full of the contents. I was just wondering is it really necessary to completely empty every single drawer and cupboard ? does anyone on here do the same or do any of you know exactly what needs to be cleared, I think the garage and storage areas need to be, but the rest

 

[laurieash]

Yes if not they won't move your stuff out of the way to do a proper check.so parts of damp check will get missed.

 

[Rapido925M]

Our conservatory has been full since the start of January. Unfortunately the body shop couldn’t get the van in until early February so my wife wasn’t happy.

When we arrived she asked the boss if it needed to be empty and he said NO! “Look at these two here: still in touring mode but it’s not a problem “

I hope to get it back within the next couple of hours and it will then get a thorough clean inside and all of the wooden bits polished. When the weather improves I will wash the carpet and then put everything back, trying to cut down on some items.

With luck we might be on the road next week.

Gordon

 

[Gina M]

I honestly don't think all of our stuff will go back. I had two of some things

 

[The general]

Nothing wrong with two of some things

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[Southdowners]

We leave everything in ours.

 

[NicandJay]

We partially clear ours. Gives us the opportunity to remove all those items we have not used in the last 12 months...

 

[Mikey RV]

Good time to have a sort out.

 

[Minxy]

It depends on the construction of the MH in question, eg if it has seams that could leak they need to be able to get to the inside areas where they are to put a damp meter on (assuming it's not got an aluminium inner skin!), same round windows etc.

When we took our Carthago in for it's first hab & damp check we were told to empty it so other than the inside underfloor lockers, central wardrobe under the bed etc, ie areas where they weren't near the outside, it was virtually all emptied so our spare bedroom and conservatory looked like a jumble sale! We then discovered that as it has the aluminium inner skin the only damp test they do is a water test to spot leaks round seals etc!

We didn't bother with a hab check at 2 years old, just the required damp check which I was tempted to cancel as we'd just driven through some atrocious weather to get there, much better than the test the MH dealer could do (he said so) and had no leaks! As we'd booked it (along with warranty work) we had it done to preserve the water ingress warranty but not sure I'd bother again at a cost of £145 (yes Lenny HB I know it's cheaper at your dealer! ).

 

[TerryL]

To help with the various checks we take everything out for the habitation service. But it also gives us the opportunity to "find" things that have got lost and to get rid of stuff we haven't used - our rule is, apart from emergency equipment, if it hasn't been used in the last year it doesn't go back in.

But there again some rules are there to be broken................................

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[Minxy]

To help with the various checks we take everything out for the habitation service. But it also gives us the opportunity to "find" things that have got lost and to get rid of stuff we haven't used - our rule is, apart from emergency equipment, if it hasn't been used in the last year it doesn't go back in.

But there again some rules are there to be broken................................

If I stuck to the 'last year' rule I'd be removing most of my hot weather clothes etc as they are only used when abroad!

 

[TerryL]

If I stuck to the 'last year' rule I'd be removing most of my hot weather clothes etc as they are only used when abroad!

Clothing is our biggest bugbear. No matter how we (I) try to limit what we take, we always end up with stuff never worn!