The nightmare started this afternoon when finding some interior front corner sealant looking a little mouldy and instantly knew it wouldn't be good. Even if your vehicle is outside of its warranty period unless you are very confident in your DIY skills, its probably a good idea you let the service centre/dealer install it. Notes , press the alloy firmly into place before pilot drilling , add a good bit of mastic when finally fitting . To gain clearance for pilot drilling ,wind upthe rear caravan legs and extend downthe front ones . For the latest information and advice on COVID-19, please refer to the latest updates by the UK Government.

Swift do not provide information to us on specific parts they fitted to their caravans or motorhomes. We would require the name of the manufacturer of the appliance as we can not search by your specific Swift caravan or motorhome. Unfortunately the previous sealant job by previous owner(s) leaves a lot to be desired and once I redo it, it will make the cvan externally much much cleaner and of course I will know 100% it isn't going to leak whilst on any hols etc. I wouldn't recommend using normal silicone sealant for sealinganywhere on the outside of the caravan . http://www.1carpc.co.uk/wcdr/sealants.htmMany modern caravans and motorhomes come with a water ingress (damp) warranty. Typically for a period of 8-10 years from the date of manufacture. Select a washer to spread the load over the interior of the fixing recess and, if necessary, drill out this washer to the hole size required and file down the sides to get a good fit in the recess. You will probably use the largest size wood screw for refixing, as you need hidden access to the rear of the panel for putting nuts on bolts. If your only doing a temporary repair ( around the window rubbers ) you should use non setting tubemastic ( non setting mastic can be a little messy to use ) . Quote: Lift and clean around the window rubbers outside ( use white spirit then meths to clean ) , apply a bead of sealant under the window rubbers . Hindsight is the most wonderful tool we have... only coming to fruition normally after a major situation.

I hear you only plywood for re-boarding, however does it need to be marine plywood, or just ordinary ply? Liftand clean around the window rubbers outside( use white spirit then meths to clean ) , apply a bead of sealant under the window rubbers .Our collections by our couriers are happening as usual. As it stands, delivery times are not being affected too much. Please be aware though that Royal Mail and other couriers are sometimes prioritising essential items so please bear with us if your delivery takes slightly longer than expected. I know everybody goes on about Silkaflex but I just can't justify the expense to the Mrs. when there's going to be a hell of a lot of tubes required from start to finish. This advice is to hopefully repair the caravan well enough to get you away , and you may need to redo some things to a better quality when you get more time .