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Lynjeff


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We recently took our van to the workshop for a minor job, and noticed there were six Trackvans and Lotus sprints, with the entire front of the vans being replaced. Apparently the cladding has not been sealed correctly and water gets in and the frames had rotted. So if your Lotus van has been built in the last two years, I would suggest you check  the front of it  for water damage,  before your warranty run out.. Luckily ours was OK,

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That just does not sound very good does it?

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Firefly


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Check this out from another forum, it is a worry but gives you an idea of what can happen. No brand names to my knowledge.


Sorry, I will have to check my link, won't be long fixing it.

http://caravanersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=12286


-- Edited by Firefly on Tuesday 23rd of November 2010 01:08:10 PM

-- Edited by Firefly on Tuesday 23rd of November 2010 01:11:06 PM

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PeterD


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That thread is a real eye opener Firefly. Good post.

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Thanks for that Firefly - makes me glad I could only afford a van that is 20 years old... cheers pete

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goldcoaster


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that link is a serious wake up call,thanks firefly.will be checking ours out on the weekend.

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Firefly


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It is all rather scary isn't it guys. Hope all is well when you check your vans out. smile

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ozjohn


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With a boom in the industry and manufacturers trying to push out exta vans, coupled with a chronic shortage of experienced staff the situation is unlikely to improve.
The industry is long overdue for legislation to enforce acceptable building and safety standards.
Cheers, ozjohn.



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ozjohn wrote:

.............The industry is long overdue for legislation to enforce acceptable building and safety standards.
Cheers, ozjohn.


So it would seem, John.


 



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