Roof coming away from body!

610OMX replied on 17/08/2019 14:05

Posted on 17/08/2019 14:05

Can anyone advise me please?

 I have a 2009 swift challenger 570 with what looks to be like the roof rising away from the body of the caravan above the door. There are no signs of any movement on the wall. Is this a common issue or should I be really concerned? What is involved in fixing this problem? Thanks to anyone that can help me on this. 

replied on 17/08/2019 14:12

Posted on 17/08/2019 14:12

Some images would help

Tigi replied on 17/08/2019 19:12

Posted on 17/08/2019 19:12

You might be referring to the fact that a caravan roof (i.e. the aluminium sheet) floats on the boarding underneath this is to allow for thermal movements. The effect is most noticeable in hot weather and the sheet can be pressed down and will spring back once pressure is removed. The whole roof gives the impression of being rippled, all caravans with this method of construction have this effect and its nothing to be concerned with, provided of course there is no visible detachment.

610OMX replied on 21/08/2019 06:13

Posted on 17/08/2019 14:05 by 610OMX

Can anyone advise me please?

 I have a 2009 swift challenger 570 with what looks to be like the roof rising away from the body of the caravan above the door. There are no signs of any movement on the wall. Is this a common issue or should I be really concerned? What is involved in fixing this problem? Thanks to anyone that can help me on this. 

Posted on 21/08/2019 06:13

Apologies, for some reason I cannot upload the photos, they are too big but I took them on my phone??!! 

 

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