Professional Fixes My Caravan - Window Hinge & Tyre Blow Out Repairs

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  • In my last video, Jason checked over my caravan and found a few things that needed to be fixed. See that video here: • Checking My Caravan Fo...
    In this video, he fixes the 3 main issues.
    The problems found are:
    • The front window hinge is loose on one side and potentially letting water in. He takes it off and adds new sealant.
    • The seam above the top front windows that joins the aluminium and plastic together is looking like it needed to be re-done soon. Since the hinge is being done, makes sense to get this done too.
    • We find more damage under the caravan from the tyre blowout. It's letting in water and when Jason takes the side piece off, we see I'm lucky he found it in time!
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  • @vicmiller7191
    @vicmiller7191 5 років тому +1

    I love the care that this guy was doing to make it right and explain what and why he was doing what he did. Very nice and great video...👍🙂

  • @Carole.P
    @Carole.P 5 років тому +1

    What a lovely, honest guy you found there. If I lived in New Zealand and had a caravan, he would be my go to Man 🌈

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому +1

      Yes, Jason is great! And glad he's here in New Zealand, hehe😉

    • @mohammadal-jarki4119
      @mohammadal-jarki4119 4 роки тому

      Travelling K
      We need Jason to visit kuwait .

  • @gkuk
    @gkuk 5 років тому +9

    Hi Karen, I know repairs all cost, But what a great guy who takes care and pride in his work. Hope you made sure kitty was out of your van 😺 ATB Glen x

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому +3

      Completely agree! Jason is one of the good guys and did a great job 😀haha, I wanted to take the kitty with me!

    • @merrinbrewster7873
      @merrinbrewster7873 5 років тому +2

      You could find a kitty that likes traveling :) some are ok with it :) it must be a good feeling (and piece of mind) having those nitty-gritty jobs done :)

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому +3

      I've seen the odd cat in a mobile home 😀Yes, it's very reassuring having those jobs done!

  • @bobmckayfreedom
    @bobmckayfreedom 5 років тому +4

    Love these type of vlogs

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Slightly different to what I normally do...

    • @bobmckayfreedom
      @bobmckayfreedom 5 років тому

      @@TravellingK it's good to see a good workman do a task

  • @darekd.4189
    @darekd.4189 5 років тому +1

    Good Job Karen! You immpressed me how You fix a car door. Wow. Good Job!

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      Thanks Darek! But seriously, my mechanic had shown me exactly what to do 😋

    • @darekd.4189
      @darekd.4189 5 років тому +1

      @@TravellingK yes i know. You are shy. My mother show me how to do a dinner. But each dinner is an art whan You know what to do. (Sorry my English is weak, but i mean Your manual is thousends much more that my English)

  • @SHROOMZ1
    @SHROOMZ1 5 років тому +3

    Great video, just brought my caravan 😊 now looking for a suitable tow vehicle.. woohoo

    • @SHROOMZ1
      @SHROOMZ1 5 років тому +1

      Ps well done on the door lock repair !!!!! Impressive

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому +1

      Oh exciting!! So keen to hear how you find your first trip away. And seriously, my mechanic showed me exactly what to do before I left Auckland.

    • @SHROOMZ1
      @SHROOMZ1 5 років тому +1

      @@TravellingK i will be living in it permanently too, just need a good vehicle and to setup a good solar system what is really confusing me lol

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому +1

      Fantastic! What part of the world are you in? Learn from my mistake... go with Lithium batteries just because of caravan weight restrictions!

    • @SHROOMZ1
      @SHROOMZ1 5 років тому +1

      @@TravellingK im a kiwi too, lithium battery good to know ty. 😊

  • @paulonthemove5543
    @paulonthemove5543 5 років тому

    Great to see that work been done, thanks for that.

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      It's really interesting, isn't it!

  • @davidmbell
    @davidmbell 5 років тому

    Your mastic all looked in pretty good order, that's a good sign! Still providing adhesion and water repelling.

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      I've got to ask... what's a mastic?

    • @davidmbell
      @davidmbell 5 років тому

      Travelling K that white extra tacky stuff that would have been on the seam trim. It’s designed to stay tacky all its life. Or certainly a long time. It’s when it goes hard that it stops being effective. Caravans are constantly expanding contracting and flexing with heat, difference in materials and road bumps and hence the “goo” used to keep them together and seal the joins needs to be and remain as flexible as possible. It can be bought on a roll, and that’s what’s used on awning rail, window hinges, seams etc

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      Ah ha! Ok. Bought on a roll? Do you have a link to some?

    • @davidmbell
      @davidmbell 5 років тому

      Travelling K maybe not in NZ, but this is an example via Amazon UK www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00J0X1BUQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3V35Bb0Q1WFRD

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      Great! Thank you 😀

  • @pkquick2009
    @pkquick2009 5 років тому +5

    You must be pleased with those repairs Karen, even I felt good when it was all over ! Brays have done a fantastic job, must remember them. High quality Vid too.

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      Yes, I'm glad they've been done and Jason did do a great job. So glad I was able to watch and film as he made the changes!

    • @mohammadal-jarki4119
      @mohammadal-jarki4119 5 років тому

      Travelling K
      Pleas I want to ask mr Jason
      How to clean inside front widows
      From the dust
      Thanks from kuwait💐🇰🇼

  • @mikebray5448
    @mikebray5448 5 років тому +2

    Girl you are the biz. If I was 30 years younger I would marry you. The car lock is not easy and you refitted it like a pro. Well done. With all the work completed you will feel more confident using it and have more pride in your home from home. Great, great, great.

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому +1

      hahah thanks. But to be honest, my mechanic had shown me exactly how to put it back together again! I am glad I got those changes done. Particularly since it's been raining so much lately!

  • @cnlinton1993
    @cnlinton1993 5 років тому +2

    Nice Vlog. I like to see these vlogs showing maintenance and DIY suggestions. Hat off to Jason for his presentation.

  • @tiggasmum
    @tiggasmum 5 років тому +2

    That was a great and interesting video, I really enjoyed it, you can see how knowledgable and skilled he is, I wish he lived nearer me as I would get him to look at my caravan, he was so thorough :)

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Jason has so much experience, it was so great just soaking in some of his knowledge.

  • @The_Vinceable
    @The_Vinceable Рік тому

    Wow. So greatful to have found this channel. Having just bought a Sterling caravan myself to do up.

  • @maxmcrae379
    @maxmcrae379 5 років тому +2

    I've just dropped my caravan off to Jason for front window delamination repairs.
    I had no clue where to go for doing this so really glad I was subscribed and had watched this vid.
    I owe you one Karen...

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      Oh perfect! Jason's a great guy 😀

    • @mohammadal-jarki4119
      @mohammadal-jarki4119 4 роки тому

      Max McRae 💐
      What did Jason do for your
      Window ? I want to know how
      To clean inside the front
      Windows .
      Greetings from kuwait .

  • @EatSleepVan
    @EatSleepVan 5 років тому +1

    OK I want to get some grease and wax remover now!

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      hahah me too! Next time I'm by a Supercheap Auto...

  • @MrJimbaloid
    @MrJimbaloid 5 років тому +1

    He's a good honest guy k he cares about doing a good job (I was a mechanic before I became a truck driver).

  • @Smurphenstein
    @Smurphenstein 5 років тому +1

    Very satisfying to watch, he is definitely right about rubber paint. The same can happen under vehicle underseal.

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Learnt so much watching Jason and glad you agree about the rubber paint.

  • @vincentwilliams3740
    @vincentwilliams3740 5 років тому

    Hi, Karen can not find the vlog on the blowout. thought of getting tyre monitor even 4 tyres would work I think you would know when your front tyres got problems.Aliexpress.com 4 sensors car tire pressure alarm TPMS Digital display auto tyre pressure tester leak warning tire pressure monitoring system( valve cap type) £8.15 - 16.56. not much to wire.or are they not legal in NewZealand.

  • @Tomcroese
    @Tomcroese 4 роки тому

    Nice to see who they are fixin the caravan. I think i shall tak off some reiling som times and reglue it. Thanks for god video and idees!

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  4 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed ‘behind the scenes’ of a caravan repair shop 😀

  • @kf-dk5pb
    @kf-dk5pb 5 років тому +1

    Hi Karen thanks for that very helpful as I had a leak in my caravan earlier this year, eventually identified the top joint as the culprit. However as I was fearful of removing it I just siliconed around the edges, which seems to have done the trick. However if the problem returns I feel confident after watching the video,that I could do a more substantial repair.
    After all the work you’ve had done this should extend the life of your home and money well spent
    Cheers Paul

    • @danuk2005
      @danuk2005 5 років тому

      You shouldn't really use silicone (the stuff used in bathrooms) on a caravan. You need a non setting sealant.

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      I guess if you go to a caravan shop they'd have the right stuff? Glad this video was helpful Paul! It was interesting learning how the caravan is constructed...

  • @CosgroveNotts
    @CosgroveNotts 5 років тому

    All that money and you have water ingress. You live and learn the hard way.

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      It was more about avoiding future water damage...

  • @GaetanHobby
    @GaetanHobby 5 років тому +1

    Your caravan is going to look brand new Karen ☺☺

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому +1

      😀😆Just needs a bit of wax and shine I recon!

  • @lyndalhill
    @lyndalhill 3 роки тому

    Great to have someone like that you can trust. How interesting. Thanks Karen, love the videos

  • @lisahargreaves3938
    @lisahargreaves3938 2 роки тому

    I needmy windows repaired where can I go ??

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  2 роки тому

      Possibly this company… heard good things: www.coastalmotorhomes.co.nz

  • @MrFgd3
    @MrFgd3 5 років тому

    Your efforts at repairs have been admirable but there is a tremendous difference in what Brays Caravans did for you. Sometimes it pays to go to a professional, doesn't it?

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      Yes, there is a big difference 🤣

  • @randysteele7386
    @randysteele7386 5 років тому +1

    That guy was awesome!

  • @Y2J
    @Y2J 5 років тому +2

    man that poor caravan of yours is having such a tough time, repairs repairs repairs

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      Guess it does look like that in my videos, haha. But feel like it's doing ok for living in it permanently.

    • @marieJmarsham
      @marieJmarsham 5 років тому

      @@TravellingK and that's the thing isn't it! People usually just spend a few times each year in their caravan 😊

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      Exactly! and I haven't exactly been kind to my caravan, haha

  • @ronpharo1260
    @ronpharo1260 5 років тому

    K...…..NZ is such a beautiful country BUT I don't know how you put up with all the rain I thought it rained loads in the UK but NZ is some thing else you really need to keep your caravan watertight :-) So it looks a good job done !

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому +1

      haha, guess NZ is green for a reason! And it's usually pretty dry over summer and autumn 😀☀️

  • @mikesvideogate
    @mikesvideogate 5 років тому

    Hey, What a choice video. so cool!
    Lots of care and attention in that place.
    Must be reassuring knowing your caravans had a thorough going over.
    Enjoyed seeing you happily fixing your car in those surroundings.

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      Fascinating watching Jason fix it, isn't it! And yes, reassuring having that work done, particularly since I've experienced a lot of rain since!

  • @entertainmentchanneloz1509
    @entertainmentchanneloz1509 5 років тому

    what did that set you back?

  • @vdub8567
    @vdub8567 4 роки тому

    Excellent work

  • @stacieodstacieod9555
    @stacieodstacieod9555 5 років тому

    You did a good job. Are there going to be more videos on your Caravan Repairs? I enjoy them!

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      That's good to know! I'm hoping I don't need to do too much more repairing anytime soon, haha.

  • @paultaylorphotography9499
    @paultaylorphotography9499 5 років тому

    Nice work Karen and Brays 🚐👍🏼

  • @CoolSharpHarp
    @CoolSharpHarp 5 років тому

    What a satisfying video to watch. Someone that knows what they are doing, doing a great job.

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      Glad it was worth a watch! And I enjoyed seeing how Jason went about it all 😀

  • @jimmybao1404
    @jimmybao1404 5 років тому

    Appreciate of your great video to show us the lifestyle living in a caravan!

  • @marcelsmit8789
    @marcelsmit8789 4 роки тому

    That guy knows his business and is friendly too!

  • @michaelvincent1425
    @michaelvincent1425 5 років тому

    Looking good. Hope you were paying attention so you can have a go next time😊

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      Do feel like I learnt a lot, but also feel like those tasks were currently out of my repair experience! Maybe one day 😀

  • @gregbolitho9775
    @gregbolitho9775 4 роки тому

    nice goin m8!

  • @mikebray5448
    @mikebray5448 5 років тому

    Stay with it girl, you are an insperation to us all.

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      Thank you Mike! So good to hear 😀

  • @trailerparksupervisor7046
    @trailerparksupervisor7046 5 років тому

    You forgot to add “in New Zealand” to the video title

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      I'm wondering if I should mention 'window hinge' and 'tyre blow-out' to improve my SEO?

  • @birdie399
    @birdie399 5 років тому

    Do you think UK made caravans are poor quality (in view of all the repairs and maintenance)?

    • @Carole.P
      @Carole.P 5 років тому

      Ha Ha, probably. Gotta keeps us Brits in work some how 😉
      In truth, it’s more likely just a sign of the times, that was made in 60’s, I think ????
      Thank you🌈

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому +1

      I think the caravan's doing well for living in it permanently and having a tyre blow-out. I think because they are built to be so light, there will be maintenance over time. But I'm still glad I went with the UK caravan 😀

    • @Runrig64innz
      @Runrig64innz 5 років тому

      NZ roads are hard on UK caravans. So far in my researching of caravans for my 2019 purchase I can see a dramatic diferrence in the weight between Aussie, NZ & UK caravans. I will look closely at water tightness. My Dad always said as a builder, the new methods had too much reliance on sealants instead of physical barriers to water @@TravellingK

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      That's an interesting observation by your dad! I was surprised that the awning rail was so important for water prevention! Will be interested to know what you find out from your research.

    • @birdie399
      @birdie399 5 років тому +1

      Travelling K sorry I think it is a different person you should speak to, I was just the first commenter.

  • @alandray5282
    @alandray5282 5 років тому

    Good vlog think this going to help me do some repairs on my van in the spring here in the UK. ...

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      Glad you found it helpful! Ohh what repairs do you need to do?

    • @alandray5282
      @alandray5282 5 років тому

      @@TravellingK I am having to repair the n/s the same sort of thing as your van but not the tyre damage. .i used to repair hover craft. If your repairer was here in the UK I would go and see him. ..Alan. ...

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      Hover Craft?!?!? Really! Sounds like you know a bit more about repairing than I do 😜

    • @alandray5282
      @alandray5282 5 років тому

      @@TravellingK I have repair cars and lorries also and I worked on seacats as an engineer. .some of the engineers work there in new Zealand. ..but I am new to caravan repair but really like getting involved. .I am lucky were we keep our caravan there is a repair shop also and the person is helpful. ..and does some repairs for me. ..Alan. .

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      Sounds like a great set-up!

  • @naruyafujiwara7598
    @naruyafujiwara7598 5 років тому

    私のトレーラーも修理してもらいたい!

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      Are you in NZ? Maybe worth contacting Jason 😀

  • @tophat6696
    @tophat6696 5 років тому

    👌👍🎩😎

  • @iritantNL
    @iritantNL 5 років тому

    A woman mechanic... Please would you be my wife?😋😉

    • @TravellingK
      @TravellingK  5 років тому

      😂😂😂I really only did what I'd been told by my mechanic!