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Post by bustedupbondwood on Feb 25, 2024 7:23:52 GMT 10
Hey there all. Have come into possession of a Bondwood from the 50s in pretty bad water damaged shape. One wall, interior fittings and base are good, but will need to rebuild the rest, including half the roof. New skin needed all round.
Currently weighing up whether I've got it in me, but to help with decision I am thinking about long term storage once complete:
Is keeping a Bondwood outdoors underneath a quality/appropriate cover bag a thing?
In a perfect world I'd be able to keep it parked on a coastal bush block for retreat purposes, covering it up when not it use.
Any advice on this much appreciated guys. Cheers!
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Post by Roehm3108 on Feb 25, 2024 7:58:25 GMT 10
Welcome to the forum.
The short answer is don't!
Bondwood caravans are not really designed to stay out in the open permanently, especially on a bush block where they would get even less care. Caravan covers are also not a good long-term solution, because the timber sweats underneath the cover and when it's windy, the material chafes the woodwork bare. With that in mind, it really doesn't sound like your project is worth undertaking, unless it's a very rare van. If that were the case, it really should be under solid cover.
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Post by bustedupbondwood on Feb 25, 2024 8:52:12 GMT 10
Thanks for the speedy reply!
Had suspected as much, but super helpful to have it confirmed.
If I'm desperate to retain for bush block purposes, could reskinning with aluminium sheets on restored frame be an option?
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Post by Roehm3108 on Feb 25, 2024 19:28:51 GMT 10
Why no weigh up the cost of a used container vs fixing the van. If you can get a container onto the block you can always work on the van at your leisure.
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Post by bustedupbondwood on Feb 28, 2024 15:56:56 GMT 10
Told my partner about the shipping container idea. Her response: 'That guy is just as crazy as you are'.  Thanks again mate. Still thinking here. In the meantime have listed on FB marketplace to see if anyone wants project more than I do: www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/318323044554461/?mibextid=dXMIcHShould I perhaps post an ad on the forum here somewhere too? |
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Post by Roehm3108 on Feb 29, 2024 14:38:04 GMT 10
A house made from three large containers sold for $1.7million up in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, so tell your partner not to belittle containers! It's a whole growth industry and will outlive a bondwood caravan in the open. Sure, place the ad on this site too. It's got good potential for a restorer.
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