Welding on Caravan Frame - Precautions

Submitted: Saturday, Sep 06, 2008 at 18:35

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tuck 01

Evening all.
I have to get a bit of welding done on the caravan. My young bloke is bringoing his little MIG around to do it.
Can anyone tell me if I have to take precautions like disconnecting the batteries or anything else to avoid damage to the televison, DVD player etc in the van?
Thanks in advance.
Jeff

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Reply By: Member - shane (SA) - Saturday, Sep 06, 2008 at 18:39

Saturday, Sep 06, 2008 at 18:39

I always disconnect the batter when welding, also watch out for any transfer heat up through the floor.
keep fire extinguisher handy.
cheers shane.

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Reply By: oldtrack123 - Saturday, Sep 06, 2008 at 18:45

Saturday, Sep 06, 2008 at 18:45

Hi
The most important thing is to make sure you have a bright metal suface ON THE PART YOU ARE WELDING & put the earth clampTHERE[ as close as possible], also unplug the tv aerial , ,if you have bats in the van disconnect earth cable

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Reply By: Member - Doug T (NT) - Saturday, Sep 06, 2008 at 19:10

Saturday, Sep 06, 2008 at 19:10

Jeff
Just in case he don't know, if welding on the A-Frame or along the chassis , do the weld along the frame only, not across , that avoids cracking,

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Reply By: Nav 8 - Saturday, Sep 06, 2008 at 19:20

Saturday, Sep 06, 2008 at 19:20

And check for any electrical wiring running through the chassis that can melt with the heat,, Nav.

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Reply By: tuck 01 - Sunday, Sep 07, 2008 at 06:09

Sunday, Sep 07, 2008 at 06:09

Thanks for the replies.
The welding is not on the frame but is on the gerry can holders either side of the gas bottles. Just a couple of brackets to mount a frame to carry a space case.
Batteries and TV aerial disconnect will be the go. And, of course, will remove the gas bottles.
Cheers

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Reply By: obee - Sunday, Sep 07, 2008 at 20:52

Sunday, Sep 07, 2008 at 20:52

any scientific evidence out there? Many years ago there was a problem with alternators but not for many years since. So I was told by a techie. If I had any doubts I would go to the experts and give this forum a big miss unless the info is backed up with credentials.

owen

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