Repairing A Damp Caravan: Part 7 - Ply Lining The Front Windows |

Hello!
Welcome back to our latest update on repairing our #damp, 1997 #Elddis Knightsbridge #caravan.
In this episode, Jamie and Stacey feel the grind, as they miss their November 9th deadline for completing the project and become a little disillusioned at how long some aspects of the project are taking. However, together, they affix the plywood lining to the interior of the front windows and Jamie begins to sort out the spaghetti network of electric cabling as he relocates it to the front hatch. Later, they take a trip to Bevan Caravan & Camping Supplies in Llangefni to pick up some rolls of mastic for reinstalling the awning and window rails. The project is getting nearer to completion every day!
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In this episode, we featured the caravan shop, Bevan's, in Llangefni. We were not paid for featuring them - we did so as a thank you to them, as every time we have been to them, we have received friendly, helpful service and advice. They almost always have the parts we have needed, when we needed them, or were able to get them to us promptly. We're hugely protective over who and what we feature on our channel, and wouldn't feature any business or product that we didn't firmly believe in. However, we have no reservations in recommending Bevan's if you're holidaying on Anglesey in your caravan and need supplies. If you do pop in, let them know that you saw them on our channel :)
Bevan Caravan & Camping Supplies
Units 1, 2 Smithfield, Llangefni LL77 7DU
Hours: Open Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm
Phone: [phone]
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Music: Song 'Hey!' www.bensound.com
Rotten Gardenias by Huma-Huma from KZbin Audio Library
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Who are we?
We’re Jamie & Stacey McNeill, two, 30-something professionals, who’d had enough of the rat race in summer 2018, when we quit our jobs and sold our house, in order to live full time in a touring caravan in Wales.
Our channel shows our journey living this way, the highs, the lows and everything else in between. We also use our platform to advocate to others, the benefits of living a lower stress, more balanced lifestyle.
We have built our KZbin reputation to date on honesty and integrity - you won’t find us using ‘click bait’ titles or nudity to draw in ‘cheap views’. We’re here for the long-term to show that this way of living can be a lifelong change for you as well as us.
If you’d like to make contact with us, we’d be delighted to chat with you. We read and respond to every video comment, so feel free to raise a question or anything else that’s on your mind.
Best wishes,
Jamie & Stacey

[@jamesdecross1035]

I've so much respect for the good humour and broad smiles with which you've taken on this project. Thanks for the up-date.

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Glad you enjoyed it! We can do little else but smile! Thanks for your ongoing support!

[@colinrimmer789]

I’m surprised you haven’t got Fray Bentos sponsoring the restoration. Looking good.

[@colinrimmer789]

Ps Bevans are great if your on the Island, on my last visit the 230v mains connection broke, popped in bought new one Brill

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Yea, Bevans are great. That's why I offered them a free shout-out. Always nice to be able to support a local business.

[@CaravanningwithourWesties]

I take my hat off to you guys! The amount of work you have put into this is amazing. It is starting to resemble a caravan again! We cannot wait to see how it turns out! Best wishes Sue, Brian and The Westies👍🐶🐾😀

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Thanks for your lovely comment. We're hoping that all of the effort will be worth it in the long run!

[@LittleCamperNZ]

Wonderful job you guys are doing. We love following you from here in New Zealand.

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Thanks! We're looking forward to completing the project now and moving back in!

[@nickbell8634]

Cracking progress again, always good when you start adding walls rather than removing them.

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Very true! I've got one more ceiling panel to remove, but will be doing that today, as carefully as possible. However, the same panel 'should' be going back up!

[@nickbell8634]

@@TheMcNeillsonWheels When I put the curved part of the ceiling up I steamed the ply board so it bent without cracking.

[@brianharriss4366]

Looking good guys. Looking forward to seeing the next part 👍

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Us too! 😂

[@ianpaulgamble2002]

Fantastic progress guys, great opportunity to plan your new layout, interesting to see the next stage , brilliant work despite the soul destroying tedious bits 😂

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Thanks for your lovely comment. We're also looking forward to seeing the next stage 😂

[@wobbleboxadventures]

Great work guys amazing progress such a massive project 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Thanks 👍 I feel like we can finally see the end approaching!

[@peterpearson3151]

Great videos we've just bought a caravan with one front window damp so hopefully not as damp as yours. Just to work out were to source ply boards with correct pattern already on.

[@CaraVanOlogywithBecky]

Keep going guys, nearly there!

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

We will! Thanks for joining us on our journey.

[@jameskirby5386]

Great work guys

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Thank you so much 😀

[@moyaking8961]

Absolutely awesome work guys. I would love a shop like that heee in Cyprus. Get in touch with Fray Bentos and get them to sponsor you and tell them to send me a few pies 😁

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Maybe one day! I think that Bevans will mail you anything that you need. Thanks!

[@Jim77463]

Well done guys

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Thanks!

[@davidgraham5734]

Just about to start our restoration of an old Avondale Wren, You may have put us off!!

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Oh no! I really hope not! I'd definitely recommend that you have a go!

[@kevinconnell1933]

Upto part 8 by the time I stopped laughing about your spanner...,morning had broken cat...😄

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Ha ha! Always happy to keep you amused!

[@gudybojin3918]

Thats greata work.super!!!

[@stevelutwyche]

Great progress! I’ve been willing you to get that front ply panel in, it’s a real landmark event in your van’s return back to life. In other news, my flirtation with Fray Bentos wasn’t great, you need a special type of tin opener, and after much swearing I finally got it in the oven, nice pastry, not so nice filling, I’m sticking with Pie Minister even if they are three times the price! But, as with your project, nothing ventured ... :-)

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Ha ha! Brilliant! Yes, Fray Bentos are not the finest pies in the world, and you're dead right - the fillings can be hit or miss. As an emergency standby, they're great, but they're definitely not 'haute cuisine'!!! The ply going in the front was definitely a fine moment for us also. Feels like a caravan again! Glad you're sticking with us! Jamie

[@Batmanxox81]

I love those pies now.... 🤣 🤣

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Love is a very strong word ha ha! 😂

[@jacksharratt3835]

We need part 8-9 and 10 lol 😂

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Blimey! Hopefully, a new update will be out before the end of the week. If you can't wait until then, you can find mini updates on Instagram!

[@henk4465]

Very nice work, love the solution to move your electrics all into the front which makes them easily accessable.. As it's your house it's way more likely you change something, then when it's your holiday van... Only hope is, you never have to be in there when it pours outside 🤔

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

I'll never have to be out there when it pours - that's what Stacey's for!

[@henk4465]

@@TheMcNeillsonWheels LOL, poor lady ☔ It's good she has (at least in the videos 😇) a sunny 🌞 and happy character then!

[@davidmbell]

Quick Q: have the front nose grab handles been fixed to anything of substance? Seem to think from my 95 van they were affixed to the front bulkhead and shelf? Just there’s a risk of them being used as intended - grab handles - and risking them damaging the front grp? Keep it up both! Really great viewing. Pies and all.

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

You're absolutely right. The handles were never that clever before as the bulkhead wasn't fixed to anything that wasn't rotten. Post-build, we'll probably not use them for their intended purpose, as they won't be fixed to anything substantial. The framework on the front end has really stiffened things up though, so they could probably take some usage. Probably best avoided though! Thanks for watching! It's always great to hear your input and ideas! Thanks Jamie

[@Grt234]

Make sure your front hatch is water surcure.last thing you want is water getting in there after all that hard work..

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Ha ha! Yea, that'd be soul destroying. I'm going to order J Rail to create guttering above the windows as well as other key locations, such as above the hatch to help. I don't think that the hatch leaked before, it was more through the leak in the window rail and other places. Thanks for watching!

[@premjat578]

Very good experience sir

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Thank You! It was tough at times, but enormously glad that we did it!

[@loyndsy]

Hi I'm late in picking up these blogs, did you not use any preservatives on the wood. I've got a rot job to come and your blogs have been epic thanks.

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Hello! The red roofing battens were treated from the merchants. The scant lengths were untreated, but not in a location where they might get wet!

[@loyndsy]

You are one brave couple

[@Ionut24D]

hi guys thats a great project,how you call those windows corners and from where i can get them,i just broken mine lool 🤣🤣

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Hello! Do you mean these: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CARAVAN-MOTORHOME-BOAT-WINDOW-PLASTIC-UNDER-RUBBER-CORNER-INSERTS-/274375029846?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&customid=Cj0KCQiA-OeBBhDiARIsADyBcE7KTFWyjHoliDP2YSe_A2rWbXScwmGCs6ZgjCCCaYa8_r_PxCP1iQ4aArBzEALw_wcB As they're quite expensive for what they are, could you not try fashioning some of out of some scrap material? Their purpose is to support the rubber window seal so that it doesn't form too sharp an angle. Best of luck! Jamie

[@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578]

You can never have too many clamps right?

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Think of a number and double it. That's the number of clamps needed.

[@igniteworldwiderevivaluk8393]

You have made the front locker a bit small, may I ask where you are putting the Gas bottles ?

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Hello Again, We've never stored our gas cylinder in the front locker as it's too large to fit. There's no point in us using the small bottles as, being full timers, we'd be back and forth to the gas merchants far too often. If we ever go touring, the gas bottle and spare wheel will be in the back of the towing vehicle.

[@malsofsunderland]

is that richard who retired from volvo group uk ltd ?

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

It sure is!

[@fishyzinga]

Was that a meat pie in a can 😮

[@sharonlupton2252]

You like your fray bentos pies I see

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Ha ha, not so much anymore! I'm getting too chubby 😅🤣

[@johnmccormick4055]

Nightmare couldn't be bothered and sheeos wool. They be something liven in that and it will smell

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Yea, it's definitely not a task for the feint hearted 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@stevie007]

Hi Guys !!!!! do you remember me?

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Hmmmm.....? 🧐 Not sure. Remind me?

[@Batmanxox81]

No 8??🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Soon! See Instagram for mini updates!

[@steveparkinson8230]

​@@TheMcNeillsonWheels A link to your Instagram account would come inhandy... ;-)

[@jacksharratt3835]

Ba Ba Black sheep

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Ha ha! Sorry about the singing!

[@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578]

Nooooo..... not the aerial... :: sniff ::

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

What, you mean that leaky POS on the roof that served no purpose 😂

[@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578]

@@TheMcNeillsonWheels ...yes.. yes.. thats the one... :: wails with inconsolable anguish ::

[@antman5474]

Opening front windows on a caravan cause so many issues. It's industry standard. It needs to stop.