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Title: Caravan problem
Post by: Terbs on 24 October 2015, 15:49:31
Hi all....
Has anyone had any experience of changing a caravan bathroom/shower try. Due to the stupid position of the drain plug...I have put my foot through it. I did try fibreglassing it and it seemed ok, especially after painting. However, I have done it again, and it needs a new tray.
Its one of the full size ones that incorporates the toilet.
The caravan in question is a 2004, Elddis Crusader Superstorm.
Would have a go myself, if... 1..I can get a replacement tray, and ...2..its reasonably straight forward to do.
Any advice will be gladly received :y
Title: Re: Caravan problem
Post by: Bigron on 24 October 2015, 17:00:41
There was a company run by Graham Chambers who had massive stocks at good prices - surprisingly in a huge garage behind a private bungalow!
I've just checked for you and he or another person is trading as Autotech Leisure, at the same address - "Lindenlea", Wimborne Rd, Lytchett Matravers, Poole Dorset, BH16 6HQ.
It's on a minor road and easy to drive past if you go too quickly, as I did at first!
I wish I could remember the house number for you, but I've lost my records - a quick phone call will help as it's as well to check if he has what you want anyway.
Tel: 01202 622195
Fax: 01202 622591
Mobile: 07976 256514
eMail: gc@autotech-leisure-services.co.uk

Another good place, although generally dearer, is
Charles & Son, Unit 21, Albion Cl, Poole, Dorset BH12 3LL
01202 733772
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Charles+%26+Son/@50.739479,-1.9510147,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x4108356e1d32df9b

They deal mainly with spares for Campervans, but also have many rare odds and ends, including matching patterned thin plywoon interior decorative panels for my old Pennine 'van!Both these companies are very knowledgeable and helpful, if you need advice on removing/fitting your shower tray.

Ron.
Title: Re: Caravan problem
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 October 2015, 20:12:44
Once upon a time, I would have suggested Aquafibre Mouldings, in Rackheath, Norfik... :-\

Sadly no longer with us, but now a part of Broom Boats in Brundall... they might do bespoke items if no longer available... how different is a caravan bathroom module to a boat one... ::)

Similarly Alphacraft, also in Brundall, might be able to produce summat suitable from a stock item :y
Title: Re: Caravan problem
Post by: alfie on 24 October 2015, 21:13:41
Hi,There's quite a good caravan breakers near me, www.caravanbreakers.net 01495792700  NP49RL,give them a ring their are very helpful and carry a huge amount of good used stock.
It's near to the Big Pit working mine  (go underground,no charge) ,whilst I'm on here if anyone wants a omega handbook complete with manuals free let me know cost of pp only.

                                             Alfie.
Title: Re: Caravan problem
Post by: Terbs on 24 October 2015, 23:02:14
Thanks for the responses, fellas.
Ron...I know both those suppliers...and the bungalow in Lychett. I have contacted them, but they didn't respond. If I don't source something elsewhere , I'll try again. We are back in Wareham in a fortnight for 3 weeks.
I know the Charles family well. Frank put my new centre window in last year. His business address in Poole has been re-occupied by another business, and Frank is freelance now. I have his latest business card here. If I could source a shower tray, and could not fit it, I would probably get Frank in.
Thanks for the numbers, also. :y

Thanks, Al...these caravan shower trays are all different.....made for the model, I think. :y

Thanks, Alfie, I will give them a ring. :y

I think the shower tray only screws in, but it is on two levels, and the toilet sits on the top level. If it is easy to remove the toilet, I think I could do the tray. But if I foul up, swmbo will feed me to the lions :'(
I know we have a 'caravan man' on here, is it Henry ????
Title: Re: Caravan problem
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 October 2015, 23:09:28
If you can get the old one out in one ish piece, a competent boat builder should be able to make a replica :y
Title: Re: Caravan problem
Post by: redelitev6 on 24 October 2015, 23:14:05
 ::) Or you could always set fire to it  ;)
Title: Re: Caravan problem
Post by: STEMO on 25 October 2015, 07:04:51
::) Or you could always set fire to it  ;)
Now you're talkin  :y
Title: Re: Caravan problem
Post by: Andy B on 25 October 2015, 09:01:18
::) Or you could always set fire to it  ;)

I knew it would take long ...........
Title: Re: Caravan problem
Post by: RobG on 25 October 2015, 09:42:17
http://speedcoateuro.com/
Title: Re: Caravan problem
Post by: RobG on 25 October 2015, 09:45:58
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Elddis-caravan-or-motorhome-white-plastic-1700mm-by-720mm-shower-tray-ST5-/171727846376?hash=item27fbc6fbe8  :-\
Title: Re: Caravan problem
Post by: Terbs on 25 October 2015, 11:23:35
Thanks for that link RobG...
However, mate, it looks similar, right shape, but the measurements are way too big.
It has, though, given me an insight into what it looks like before fitting, and it looks like the toilet fittings will be accessed from outside though the small door.
Ironically, I have just bought a cooker lid from those people :y
Title: Re: Caravan problem
Post by: hercules on 25 October 2015, 13:25:16
that link above is one of many in the company and a call to the service centre he probs has the correct one for your van,ive never had much to do with shower trays and tend to stay clear of toilets haha but iirc from outside the van where you fill the flush tank there is 4 screws and a few under the cassette screwing the toilet to the floor and then it just lifts out and important thing when fitting new tray is make sure there is no debris(my mate fit one once and left a screw under the tray so first trip out it came back for another with a nice crack in it)
Title: Re: Caravan problem
Post by: Terbs on 25 October 2015, 23:46:45
Ah, thanks Hercules...I knew there was a caravan man around...sorry to mix you up with henryd. :(
If the loo just lifts out, that looks like it makes it an easy (ish) job.
I assume the link you refer to is the Kenmore Caravans one ;)
Title: Re: Caravan problem
Post by: hercules on 26 October 2015, 16:55:01
Ah, thanks Hercules...I knew there was a caravan man around...sorry to mix you up with henryd. :(
If the loo just lifts out, that looks like it makes it an easy (ish) job.
I assume the link you refer to is the Kenmore Caravans one ;)
:y
Title: Re: Caravan problem
Post by: henryd on 26 October 2015, 17:37:45
Ah, thanks Hercules...I knew there was a caravan man around...sorry to mix you up with henryd. :(
If the loo just lifts out, that looks like it makes it an easy (ish) job.
I assume the link you refer to is the Kenmore Caravans one ;)

Yep.I've got a caravan but don't know owt about changing bathrooms floors!!!