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Colchester 1100S from 1980 - rusted gas bottle frame replacement?

Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2019 10:06 pm
by mochem
We are looking for some advice. The steel frame attached to the front A frame that secures the gas bottles has rusted through. Can anyone advise where we might obtain a replacement, or know of anyone who might make a replacement? Thanks.

Re: Colchester 1100S from 1980 - rusted gas bottle frame replacement?

Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2019 11:25 am
by richardB
I'd give your local mobile caravan repair man (MCEA) a call see if he can reccomend anyone or look for a metal fabrication company in your area.

Re: Colchester 1100S from 1980 - rusted gas bottle frame replacement?

Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 9:00 pm
by mochem
Thanks so much for replying and so quickly :) Most helpful

Re: Colchester 1100S from 1980 - rusted gas bottle frame replacement?

Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 9:45 pm
by limecc
I don't know if this is feasible but could it be made of ply and fibreglassed to make it strong and waterproof?

Re: Colchester 1100S from 1980 - rusted gas bottle frame replacement?

Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 12:03 am
by mochem
Very helpful suggestion, we hadn't thought of that. We've managed to get it off with the help of a hacksaw today and are off to a local metal fabricator tomorrow to see what they can do. Thanks for the suggestion - most ingenious. :D