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Submitted: Saturday, Nov 07, 2009 at 00:14

rvmofd

My 1988 Coromal "Aussie tourer" caravan has water damage to some of the internal panelling. I would like to replace the damaged bits, if I can source the original panelling, called "Desert Sand" or replace it all if I can't.
Does anyone know where I can find some of this old panelling, or can someone give me some practical tips on how to replace the original panelling with something completely new.
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AnswerID: 390337   Submitted: Saturday, Nov 07, 2009 at 08:06

Shaker replied:

Have you contacted Coromal?
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FollowupID: 658302   Submitted: Sunday, Nov 08, 2009 at 18:50

rvmofd posted:

Yes, Coromal have no such panelling and neither do all of the caravan repair companies in Perth that I have contacted.
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AnswerID: 390346   Submitted: Saturday, Nov 07, 2009 at 09:23

Members Paul and Melissa (VIC) replied:

I replaced some on our old 78 Franklin Arrow,i found panelling very close to the original that only side by side and looking closely that you could see it was different.That was bought from Plywood distributors in Melbourne.If i was asked would i do it again-NO, not on the back curved panelling anyway.
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FollowupID: 658304   Submitted: Sunday, Nov 08, 2009 at 18:52

rvmofd posted:

Thanks Paul, judging from yours and other replies, it's a fairly hard task. I will probably have to have it done professionally.

Regards Ian
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AnswerID: 390353   Submitted: Saturday, Nov 07, 2009 at 11:02

Member - Graham H (QLD) replied:

Camec sell sheeting for both in and outside.

Perhaps a visit to a caravan repairer is in order cos it isnt a simple job.

At least they would give you some idea as to how to go about it.

The manufacturers dont get them perfect either.


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FollowupID: 658123   Submitted: Saturday, Nov 07, 2009 at 11:26

ozjohn0 posted:

Although Coromal & Camec are part of the same company (Fleetwood) Camec wont sell Coromal panels to the public or caravan repairers. They will only supply Coromal dealers. Visit your local Coromal dealer and order your supplies from them if it's still available. Camec generally have some old stock floating about as may the dealer.
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FollowupID: 658305   Submitted: Sunday, Nov 08, 2009 at 18:56

rvmofd posted:

Thanks Graham and ozjohn, It may be worth my while to take the van to Coromal for internal panel replacement, as they may just happen to have some of the original panelling if they were given the job to repair it.

Ian
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AnswerID: 390363   Submitted: Saturday, Nov 07, 2009 at 12:13

PradOz replied:

Not sure where you are but Barnes caravans at Lansvale Sydney have different colours etc in stock for sale. Not sure if its same as yours. May be worth google to get number and call them as they do plenty of repairs so should offer reasonable/good advice

I relined a Jayco Finch internally about 4 years ago. I decided to buy a newer colour finish panel similar to the colours found in the newer vans and it came up a million bucks. I used 2 glues - Weldbond (in red bottles) and also Selleys All Fix (in gold coloured cartridge gun type tubes). They stuck real well so allowed for minimum nailing - so you can use 'secret nailing' where possible. Dont skimp out when buying the glues if you want a good job. You can buy both glues and also some ply panels and also some of the PVC joiners coloured to suit ply at Bunnings stores. I am guessing you may have some joiners used at corners and between sheets in your model van?? You can glue directly on top of old ply panelling where needed. I ended up getting all stuff I needed at Bunnings as it was cheaper overall than elsewhere.

Re-doing all the interior gives you an opportunity to change layout to suit your family and modernise it too. Great to stand back and enjoy your hard work when its completed. I ended up selling it and upsizing later on and my work paid off really well - I doubled what I paid for it when I sold it, so you that helped me get into a newer larger one....
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FollowupID: 658306   Submitted: Sunday, Nov 08, 2009 at 18:59

rvmofd posted:

Thanks PradOz, i would like to stick to the original or something very close if I can. The cupboard doors are the same material with a timber frame around and would be a real bugger to get a good finish.

Regards

Ian
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AnswerID: 390446   Submitted: Sunday, Nov 08, 2009 at 08:48

paulnsw replied:

replacing all internal paneling is like rebuilding the van. Suggest you see a caravan repairer for advice and information. If you take the van to a repairer they know the brand and the possibility of replacing it. If the paneling is still sound a good quality vinyl finish wall paper job would save you a lot of pain and expense. Painting can get a professional looking finish that you would not realise is painted when finished. Replacing internal paneling would be a last considered job. For example if the panel is one internal back panel near the floor is not to big an issue for EXPERIENCED repairer. Can you post a couple of pics of the damage?
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FollowupID: 658311   Submitted: Sunday, Nov 08, 2009 at 19:16

rvmofd posted:

Thanks Paul, in all cases, the timber veneer has separated from the ply backing and been stained by water. It is a replacement job I think. Can't attach images as I'm not a member, but I could email them directly to you if you think that it's important enough. Won't be upset if you refuse.
Regards
Ian
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