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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2016 8:52:40 GMT 10
Loving this old thread.
Ours is the 1970 14ft 6 Franklin Regent, we pick up next week.
Lots of original features but much work to be done. Trying to think of a name for her... so many such as Betty and Betsy are already taken multiple times.
Named from listening to radio on way down the coast: Shirl.
Lots of work to be done, now need to source so much. Do most people use newer versions to replace or try and source original?
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Post by bobt on Jun 26, 2016 20:49:34 GMT 10
Looks lovely.
Do post some pics when you have it in you custody.
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Post by atefooterz on Jun 27, 2016 1:20:35 GMT 10
I always find it interesting how caravans seem to be both genders as per personality of them usually.
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Post by Mustang on Jun 27, 2016 8:43:03 GMT 10
I always find it interesting how caravans seem to be both genders as per personality of them usually. Our Vincent has personality, every one says "Oh SHE is beautiful"  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2016 8:09:19 GMT 10
Will try and set up photobucket account today for photos. The amount of work to be done is daunting but exciting.
Would not mind having an "I Dream of Jeannie" moment and blinking a few things done though.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2016 9:28:05 GMT 10
Okay, first go at loading some photos.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2016 9:30:48 GMT 10
The front cushions have been redone and are in great condition.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2016 9:32:11 GMT 10
Rear area needs work.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2016 9:33:43 GMT 10
Outside with and without annex.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2016 9:34:46 GMT 10
The kitchen. Needs lot of work. No water tank, no gas connected, no stove.
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Post by kiwijim on Jun 29, 2016 13:32:49 GMT 10
A big Welcome to the Forum Madmother,
That's a nice looking van you have there,
A bit of advice before you start to spend Big Bucks on her, have a real close look at the underside first, by this I mean the chassis, underside of the drawbar and brake cables, as well as the brakes and bearings.
If all of this proves to be in "good nick" then you are half way home already,
Inside the van check for corner leaks in the back of cupboards, using your nose to smell for any rotten or damp wood, having done that and all is well, the next thing I would check would be the wiring, has the van got a circuit breaker fitted at the power inlet, ? if not, That's a must for your own protection, so my advice is, have one fitted straight away.
There's a few things to carry on with LOL, plenty of other idea's will be sure to come your way as things progress, have fun but don't expect all to be fixed in a couple of days, It took me 5 years to do up my last Classis and there was things still to be done when I sold it !!!
cheers K.J.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2016 15:52:06 GMT 10
Thanks KJ. Took you advice and asked hubby about underside - all good bar a little surface rust. He is planning on doing all the bearings already. We know of the leaks, saw them before buying, need new seals around windows too.
Not sure on circuit breaker but if not will do.
And really appreciate the advice.
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