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Hi . What's your opinion on buccaneer caravans and bessacarr caravans. I was told that buccaneer was the Rolls-Royce .of caravans . Would that be correct. I also heard very good things about bessacarr. . Does a heavier caravan always mean a better built caravan. Thanks. Love the videos.

Use a mastic tool and not your finger and water. Think about it. You add the soap and water so it does not stick and what do you want it to do “stick” Just use the tool and no water and it will stick for much longer. James

Never use soap solution on the mastic. As you identified with the gaps either side of the bead if you spray with soap then profile the mastic will not stick to the frame/van. In a few months this will start to fail with mould growth. Best to just use a mastic profile tool such as Fugi or masking tape and your finger.

Masking tape both sides of the bead apply sealant between & tool up the bead before removing the masking tape is the only professional way to do it IMO

Great video and super informative., both wit technique and materials used.

On a small area like this I've used masking tape and a spatula. Peel tape away, perfic PS What is that mould like marking the top of the rail?? Had it one of my vans, only way I could get it off, was to rub with Wet & Dry,

The biggest cause of major leakage is from the deteriorating / degrading sealant under the awning rails on both sides. Because of the totally inadequate way most British caravans are manufactured, sealant is the main line of defence against water ingress and it shouldn't be. Because you can't see and inspect the sealant under the awning rails, as it inevitably degrades and shrivels with time. The awning rails need to be removed and the silicon replaced. I would say at least every 10 years on older manufactured caravans and more often on newer caravans, particularly those made when demand was high during the staycation period after covid. My caravan did exactly this. The manufacture method was rubbish and almost completely put me off caravanning altogether. It is easier and cheaper to make a suspect product and repair faults under warranty when presented than make a quality product at manufacture. Bear in mind that awnings pull at the most suspect point of your caravan, if you put one up. Watch Atlantic Caravans on youtube and he will tell you the whole story about modern caravan manufacture.

Just been doing a bit of this

Use masking tape to get clean edge's. That repair you've done will look awful once the silicone gets mucky.

Can you advise on what to use to seal the underside of a motorhome? We've a 2018 elddis and I'm working my way around with the sikaflex on the sides and roof but I've no idea what to use underneath

A bigger job but would it be better to remove the trim, clean it all and then bed it on the silicon sealant, then tool off any excess?

I’ve never had any issues doing it the second method using a wet finger but tend to use a non latex glove. A silicone tool you can also use, but as you said small amount is key, then reapply if required. 😀

Have you tried the silicon profile tool?

Speaking as someone who fits kitchens and bathrooms including the tiles - I never use water, soapy water, finger, spit. Apply Sealent then use a tool, the results will last a long time. My bathroom - 11 years still looked like new. The soapy water method is used imo by amateurs and those making a quick buck. On the flip side it can help achieve a cosmetically good look, but id question the longevity of that method. Ty

Have you got any of these in stock please? How much? Thank you x

Always use a can of air spray and blow out the tube that office supplies the oxygenerated propane to end of vents on burner tube! If there is just a speck of rust dirt or bug in that orfice it won’t let propane through!

I think you mean 'what an idiot's.

Poor sound quality which made it hard trying to listen to good advice

Love to watch your videos but this is the 2nd video with sound issues making it unwatchable

Definitely probs with sound but understandable. Can't wait to visit you for my caravan purchase 🎉

great norman collier impression. 10 out of 10 😂🤣😂🤣

could understand every word at any rate! 😊

Hi Mark, you been drinking again 😂😂😂 sounds like your in a gold fish bowl 😂😂😂 You might want to get some tips from Jason 🤔 Only joking buddy, keep them cracking cracking videos coming 😂

Sound for me was OK? Was an interesting trip through lots of lovely vans, always seems they are all very different but surprisingly similar! What I am seeing is how much of the fixings match across the manufacturers.

Bad sound ..

Sound quality not good from my end. But love your company visit regularly.

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We brought the swift challenger 850 exactly the same layout and width of your caravan and we absolutely love it we site ours at Northam farm in Brean Somerset, beautiful site and have no complaints whatsoever , van and site beautiful and we don’t want to change anything

Please Mark no more music it's very annoying. Keep up the good work with the videos there very helpful. Cheers

Our slats keep falling out of runner any tips on how to fix ?

Great video helped a lot 😊

A good repair to ABS, well done. In my (too many) caravan and vehicle repairs I always finished with an edgeless clear varnish such as U Pol 1K smart varnish and it protects the finished area for many years to come. Most aerosols are cellulose based and suffer weather damage in a short time leaving a dry finish. The U pol prevents this.

Missed your last weeks video. Really looking forward to your video on adjusting the spring tensions on the blinds, could you also show why they keep opening unexpectedly on their own, especially on a Bailey Phoenix 664 plus. Many thanks 🍻

You need lessons on how to tow a caravan correct . No mirrors.

Whats the waterproof rating IP

Couldn’t hear a thing again, no need for the music sorry

Why on earth have you got that noise in the background?

Leaky alu tech. Saturated floors

Sorry Mark but couldn't hear you for the music 😖

We uand that issue with our battery

Door fly screen?

Music off putting

Hi Mark watching your vlog tonight you mention you don't have many 2 berths , are you interested in buying our pegasus genoa gt70 2018 full service history new tyres and new motor mover excellent condition with usual extras as stopping caravanning. Will continue to watch your vlogs regardless as we enjoy them so much. Cheers and thanks.

Struggling to hear over the music tbh. It would be better without imho.

As a woman would like to of seen more of the spec inside - out door electric points etc mean nothing ! 😂😂

Is it possible to bye carbon/Fire alarms with a lower beep note? Woodcutting machinist by trade and over the years I've lost my higher range of hearing, cannot hear bird song.

It's an idiot , not a idiot

Yes, please do show how to adjust the springs on the pull-down blinds/fly screens. Also, now to clean the black out blinds on the skylights. Enjoy your youtube channel and the tips.

Nice patriotic underwear 😂

An extra 4 mph unrestricted may as well leave it restricted and save on the battery