Storm Damage (1 Viewer)

[Puddleduck]

Just had a good look inside now the wind has dropped a bit. The front sky light is also cracked so will have to let Knowepark know about that as well. There is a long scratch down the roof and the tv aerial has been moved.

The water is also tracking around the temporary patch and into the van - blown in by the wind of course. Not much we can do about that.

I really don't like the wind down fastenings - will see if a more secure fastening is available but I doubt it. Because I thought that roof light wasn't as secure as the others we always triple checked it so I am absolutely sure it was fully wound down. I always wound it down and then pushed on it from inside to check it was fully down......... always took an extra turn or two to "lock" it down.

 

[Bertie Bassett]

Just had a good look inside now the wind has dropped a bit. The front sky light is also cracked so will have to let Knowepark know about that as well. There is a long scratch down the roof and the tv aerial has been moved.

The water is also tracking around the temporary patch and into the van - blown in by the wind of course. Not much we can do about that.

I really don't like the wind down fastenings - will see if a more secure fastening is available but I doubt it. Because I thought that roof light wasn't as secure as the others we always triple checked it so I am absolutely sure it was fully wound down. I always wound it down and then pushed on it from inside to check it was fully down......... always took an extra turn or two to "lock" it down.

They're vented to comply with various rules and regs aren't they Pd so however tight you've wound down there'll always be wind entering. Hope you're back on the road soon. Snow now too...........

 

[Puddleduck]

Not a lot more we could have done to prevent damage. The storage facility also has damaged vans.

Only possible thing would be to build a garage - but then that could have fallen on it...... part of the shed roof is off but only a small bit over the veranda and it is just uPVC so easy and cheap to fix.

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[tonyidle]

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Looks like duck tape to me..... Here is one I found earlier. No penguins were harmed in the making of this post

You have to read the small print

 

[DuxDeluxe]

You have to read the small print

I did - no such thing on the non penguin one, though

 

[Puddleduck]

And I have a non-branded tape that just says "utility tape".

Duct tape is probably the generic term with duck tape being just one of the available brands. We always called it boat tape and it has saved a dunking on many an occasion.

And just for a laugh:

https://paulaobrien.wordpress.com/2011/06/21/making-a-duct-tape-body-double-mannequin-the-wrong-way/

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[DuxDeluxe]

And I have a non-branded tape that just says "utility tape".

Duct tape is probably the generic term with duck tape being just one of the available brands. We always called it boat tape and it has saved a dunking on many an occasion.

And just for a laugh:

https://paulaobrien.wordpress.com/2011/06/21/making-a-duct-tape-body-double-mannequin-the-wrong-way/

Spot on, there. Never went sailing without gaffer tape - just another name for the same thing

 

[cruiser]

we hope you and martin are not to cold with all your snow. and we hope you get your van fixed asap. and good luck with the temp fix.

 

[Puddleduck]

Thanks, the snow is melting when it gets to ground level so no real problem at present.

Not much we can do now about the van..... but will put a bigger board over the temp fix when we can as the water is coming in under the sealing board which is sealed against the existing rubber seal. It's just the power of the wind blowing through the seals. I'm thinking a board fixed on top of the board that is there but with pipe insulation round the edges to seal it on the top of the van. Not sure what else we can do.......

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[Puddleduck]

Well the van is going into Knowepark next Monday for them to look at it and to do an estimate for the repair. It took 30 minutes to get to speak to someone at the insurance company because of the number of claims. They asked a lot of questions about who drove it last and where to..... I suppose to check it wasn't being used outside the terms of the insurance cover. Anyway I have a claim number and an email address for Knowepark to send the estimate to.

We actually went into Knowepark and had a look at the new range of Chausson motorhomes. Very impressed with the 610 - and the 500 is a great compact low profile.

When we are ready to change in two or three years either might be a contender.

 

[2bob]

what ab putting silicon round it then the board

 

[wizzer59]

Sorry to hear of your damage and hope you get it sorted to your satisfaction

Please can you keep us informed on how you get on with AIB as quite a few of us are insured with them

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[Puddleduck]

AIB are just the broker. They took two days to return my call wit the information I needed to make the claim with underwriter. My fault as if I had gone all the way through the pack of documents I would have eventually found a number for the underwriter and been able to phone them directly myself right away.

I was on hold at the underwriter's claim line for 20 minutes but when I did get through to speak to a human she was very good and efficient. They are, of course, very busy.

 

[Puddleduck]

what ab putting silicon round it then the board

The board is already on a rubber sealing strip.... a small amount of water is tracking round and through but isn't too bad. I am checking twice a day.

There is some water coming in through the vent holes as well - but again not too bad. There is heat on inside in the hope that will help.

 

[mjltigger]

hope all goes well with your claim. Sounds like it is moving in the right direction.

Duck tape is right by the way..
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duct_tape

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[tonyidle]

hope all goes well with your claim. Sounds like it is moving in the right direction.

Duck tape is right by the way..
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duct_tape

Now that is an interesting article

 

[Jaws]

Google duct tape and myth busters.. What they have done with the stuff is just unbelievable !

 

[anniej]

Lets hope its not an Elddis. We have been waiting 5 months for parts!! If no joy after 6months am going to seek legal advice

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[irnbru]

Hope you get it sorted soon Helen. After reading all about yours and the recent weather we hope ours is ok when we get back to see it.

 

[Puddleduck]

Lets hope its not an Elddis. We have been waiting 5 months for parts!! If no joy after 6months am going to seek legal advice

It's a Chausson and there doesn't seem to be a problem getting parts - or if there is we haven't been told there is a problem.

Hope you get it sorted soon Helen. After reading all about yours and the recent weather we hope ours is ok when we get back to see it.

It would be nice to have it ready for a weekend or two before Martin retires - and obviously we will need it after the event. He told his line manager yesterday as his one-to-one...... the line manager was surprised but not antagonistic. The regional director has said there will be consultancy work available if he is interested.

 

[Puddleduck]

Buffy is up at the motorhome hospital.

One roof light they have in stock in France, the other has a six week lead time.

The roof had a long mark on it which has polished out, as has the mark on the aerial which we hadn't noticed. It was the roof that was concerning me but, phew, it is intact.

The drive is empty without her sitting there.

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[GJH]

May the good start continue - and quickly

 

[Puddleduck]

Thanks Graham. 6 weeks is a long time to be without her but February is not a great month weatherwise and we are on holiday in early March (Centre Parcs) with family. Martin finishes work towards the end of March so as long as we have her home by then it's okay..... sort of. Does mean we can't do spontaneous weekends but never mind.

 

[cruiser]

we hope all goes well. I know what it is like with no motorhome on the drive.

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[Puddleduck]

Knowepark have just phoned - we can collect Buffy anytime so will collect her tomorrow morning! Yippeee.

Trip planning tonight

 

[DuxDeluxe]

Knowepark have just phoned - we can collect Buffy anytime so will collect her tomorrow morning! Yippeee.

Trip planning tonight

Great news

 

[Bailey58]

Back to the OP, very strong winds in the Faroes last night, strong gale/storm speeds. The wife had to sleep downstairs on the sofa as the house and windows were being shaken so much ( and no I hadn't been on the vindaloo). Only casualty was the 1.20m satellite dish which got spun on its mounting. Quick spanner job and we've got our picture back. Bright and sunny but still too cold a wind for a walk.

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[GJH]

Knowepark have just phoned - we can collect Buffy anytime so will collect her tomorrow morning! Yippeee.

Trip planning tonight

Brilliant news

 

[cruiser]

nice one. you can travel again. have fun. hope all goes well.

 

[big bertha]

Good news but no looking around others while there and being tempted to change.

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