Unfortunately the previous sealant job by previous owner(s) leaves a lot to be desired and once I redo it, it will make the cvan externally much much cleaner and of course I will know 100% it isn't going to leak whilst on any hols etc. Awning rails , clean around the awning rail to body joint ( gap ) , add a bead of sealant to gap( this isto protect from water ingress over the very short term , and you should maybe consider aawning rail reseal in the future ). At this point, vigorously test the strength of the modified handle by bolting it to a large plywood offcut and giving it a good tug, before committing yourself to drilling a fixing hole in the caravan’s woodwork. Select a washer to spread the load over the interior of the fixing recess and, if necessary, drill out this washer to the hole size required and file down the sides to get a good fit in the recess. You will probably use the largest size wood screw for refixing, as you need hidden access to the rear of the panel for putting nuts on bolts.

I wouldn't recommend using normal silicone sealant for sealinganywhere on the outside of the caravan . http://www.1carpc.co.uk/wcdr/sealants.htm Before fixing in place, give your handles a good clean with T-Cut, to remove discolouration from age and use. Liftand clean around the window rubbers outside( use white spirit then meths to clean ) , apply a bead of sealant under the window rubbers . Just want to make the best job possible but there seems to be two ways above, unsure which one to do right now but without risking leaks again with putting new interior plywood boarding on before we go away. We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.You would need to remove and clean the rubbers ( but it can be a long job ) , my idea was to get you by for now . Notes , press the alloy firmly into place before pilot drilling , add a good bit of mastic when finally fitting . To gain clearance for pilot drilling , wind up the rear caravan legs and extend down the front ones .

Notes , press the alloy firmly into place before pilot drilling , add a good bit of mastic when finally fitting . To gain clearance for pilot drilling ,wind upthe rear caravan legs and extend downthe front ones . I do know that some motorhome owners want their cab to be more secure when they are actually inside and using the motorhome, especially while they are asleep. Hindsight is the most wonderful tool we have... only coming to fruition normally after a major situation. You should be able to get 3.6mm board ( plywood not hardboard or mdf )from B and Q ( but it will not have a covering on it ) . However, these devices can still provide you with additional peace of mind that you are doing all you reasonably can to protect your valuable asset.I hear you only plywood for re-boarding, however does it need to be marine plywood, or just ordinary ply? Whilst there is really shoddy sealant on the outside edges of the window rubbers, there is most definitely nothing at all below... I presume there should be? I know now I can use White Spirit to take off any old sealant and then use Methylated Spirit to clean off the white spirit residues, or the new sealant won't take correctly. This doesn't affect sprayed paintwork does it in anywya?