Having looked for our first Caravan, to accommodate 2 kids, 2 Adults, toys, bikes, roller skates, scooters etc.. we were confused about what to buy, and how much to spend. Until we came across ‘Rusty’. A 1988 Compass Rallye 510 5 Berth. He was sitting in our friends front drive ready to be sold in the local paper. Giving it a quick look over we knew there was work to do on it, but it was the one …( little did I know how much work) !!.
The deal was struck and the bargain of the century was ours.
The next day having had a good look round, I could see an exciting project ahead. There was damp in the shower/toilet. Some in the corners of the van. The wheel arch under the kitchen unit was gone !!. The electrics, fridge and lights needed re-wiring. The floor was spongy near the door and down the centre. The door and both skylights were leaking. The rear window seals were rotten. On the outside there was some damage to the rear offside awning rail, and one of the rails on the base was hanging off .
Apart from that we wanted a carpet and new blinds.
The deal was struck and the bargain of the century was ours.
The next day having had a good look round, I could see an exciting project ahead. There was damp in the shower/toilet. Some in the corners of the van. The wheel arch under the kitchen unit was gone !!. The electrics, fridge and lights needed re-wiring. The floor was spongy near the door and down the centre. The door and both skylights were leaking. The rear window seals were rotten. On the outside there was some damage to the rear offside awning rail, and one of the rails on the base was hanging off .
Apart from that we wanted a carpet and new blinds.
I thought I'd share the details of this rennovation as it progresses. After 18 months of hard work, and ongoing maintenance, we have a decent enough van our very own 'Rusty' and continue to enjoy trips all over the UK.
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