Just bought my first caravan - Sunwagon.

Submitted: Friday, May 26, 2006 at 12:54
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A few of you kindly responded to my questions about this model caravan 2 weeks ago. I ended up buying it for $900 .Its a 1979 model and hasnt been registered for many years.It did come with all the original paperwork and receipts though. I knew it needed work when I first looked at it but when I got it home I realised just how much more involved the repair process will be. Three of four wooden beams running around the top of the roof are rotted and the canvas has started to come away from the staples holding it there. Ive managed to get access to the beams by removing sections of the roof im just hoping it doesnt get to difficult as my skills are limited somewhat. the vent on the roof also needs replacing, and also it does need new tyres. the stove and fridge look almost new and do work so I guess it s bonus. The curtains and pillow coverings are outdated but it looks abit retro with the help of the green laminate. The body is in pretty good condition as is the canvas (no rips or holes). The legs a that screw out and the step is rusty but nothing a bit of harwork wont fix. Im begining to see the potential it has but I guess Im in need of someone telling me it will definately be worth it once completed. I have acouple of question if anyone can help ........................................ has anyone fixed a van like this before ? what will bring life back into the canvas and also clean it ? Is there a laminate I could cover the cupboards with myself to update it ? how do i clean out the water tank that has been sitting for a number of years ? what sort of sealant can i use to reseal the parts of the roof i have taken off ? is there anywhere in sydney that i could get spare parts from or do the caravan accessory places sell universal products ? the brace that holds the jocky wheel on also broke as the thread snapped in the hole when trying to undo , how can i replace this ? should i fish oil the under of teh van after i clean it up ? any help would be much appreciated ..... thanks
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