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Replacing window & floor 95 Familia

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Mon Oct 25, 2021 12:27 am
by Clarebear Nestor (deleted)
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We recently had our 95 Pan Familia serviced and I’m feeling a bit sad and disheartened after reading the report. We’ve replaced the tyres and leisure battery, but a measurement of 50% damp was taken and it was noted the floor is spongey in places. The front window has water ingress which we’d assumed just meant the double glazing was damaged, but now presume it is letting in water. No idea why the floor is spongey but it could be related to the water ingress?

We are short of time and skills for caravan repairs, so bearing that in mind, we’d really appreciate any guidance on dealing with the problems.


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RE: Replacing window & floor 95 Familia

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:49 am
by eribaMotters • | 5.600 Posts

Soggy floors and water ingress are repairable, but at the end of the day it is down to cost or your skills. You could be lucky and find it is a small spongy patch in the floor and a fairly easily replaceable window rubber has failed. It could however be a rotten floor and the seal has allowed water to get to the steel framework and rust has set in. You need to get the van to a specialist for a full assessment before spending any more money.
If you let members know where you are located then somebody may be able to advise on a mechanic or company.

Colin

aka Oscar - Audi A3 1.5 petrol _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice white 2017 430.


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RE: Replacing window & floor 95 Familia

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Mon Oct 25, 2021 2:38 pm
by Clarebear Nestor (deleted)
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Thanks Colin. We’re in West Yorkshire, would be grateful for a suitable trustworthy company.


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RE: Replacing window & floor 95 Familia

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Mon Oct 25, 2021 2:51 pm
by scouteralf • | 125 Posts

sorry to hear of your problems, but Tony Lord at Barrowford Lancs may be able to help. not got his number but you will find him if you Google Eriba caravans Barrowford. Worth having a chat with him.
he is honest and helpful and will tell you straight what might be the cost.

good luck

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RE: Replacing window & floor 95 Familia

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Mon Oct 25, 2021 7:12 pm
by Poptop320 • | 2.634 Posts

The front window damp reading may be the rubbers need replacing, if they do here are some guides in the link below. If they are grey they will almost certainly need replacing as they deteriorate very quickly with the UV rays.

Replacing window rubbers step by step guides

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RE: Replacing window & floor 95 Familia

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Fri Dec 10, 2021 11:39 am
by Clarebear Nestor (deleted)
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Thanks for recommending Tony Lloyd @scouteralf. Although he doesn’t take on repairs, he did pop over and had a look. He’s advised and reassured.


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RE: Replacing window & floor 95 Familia

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Fri Dec 10, 2021 1:08 pm
by Randa france • | 13.283 Posts

Hi. For some reason, I completely missed this thread when you first published it. Have you had the work done yet?

You say you're from West Yorkshire so is Congleton Cheshire too far for you. Leeds to Congleton is 83 miles 2hours.

These guys in Congleton know what they are doing when it comes to Eriba floor repairs.

Eriba Chassis Repairs. MPH at Congleton.

Here are some reviews from satisfied Eriba Owners.

David Mayor
25th November 2017 ·
Picked up our 1994 Triton from MPH vehicle repairs of Congleton Cheshire today. Ian, Martin and Steve know what they're doing when it comes to chassis repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance on Eribas. They've done nine Eribas now for people from far and wide. Our chassis is better than when it came out of the factory now! Mention me if you take yours along.

Annie Mercer
12th June 2018 ·
Martin (the yogi mechanic) and his team from MPH vehicle restorers 01260271649 did a great job restoring and replacing the rusty chassis on my van which is now good for another decade or two!! They also repainted the gas locker see the pre and post photos... highly recommended

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