Cheap Damp meter test

I thought I'd test a cheap damp meter to see how it compares to our expensive one we use in the workshop after seeing a post advertising a cheap one in lidl, can you get something for around £30 that is any good?
This is the one I used .
amzn.eu/d/5sHq9yx
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[@momarsden3053]

An interesting & informative vlog. Thank you for that. Very helpful. 😊👍

[@johnstanton8499]

Excellent explanation Thanks

[@paulbird3235]

Good honest information, many thanks.😀😀😀.............

[@MrRichardmorris]

I've got one of those cheap meters and it saved me from buying one of the first 4 caravans I looked at - all had damp. Those are good tips on decoding high readings - mine shows high readings for rubber, metal and some plastics behind the wallboard. One caravan had a 4 month old Habitation Report showing it was fine but I had high readings on much of one rear panel and I started to have self doubt - the genuinely surprised private seller then found a soft squishy section of wallboard so my test results were correct. I also use an Aldi pronger damp meter on my caravan - but always stick it in the same holes so the caravan doesn't get peppered with holes.

[@atlanticcaravansUK]

35 quid well spent..

[@kimberleylouiseprance445]

For a caravan owner who isn't a dealer this is a great video, I have been intending to buy a caravan but am concerned about damp and I am glad that I won't have to spend hundreds for a one off use.

[@atlanticcaravansUK]

Hi Kimberly, if you want some more information on buying a caravan I’ve got a whole course in the subject that I need a few select people to give me some feedback on, you can sign up for the whole thing free at the moment, I’d love to know if it works of if I’ve missed anything. Go to academy.myidealcaravan.co.uk and click the sign up free button, if would be great if you could have a look for me.

[@gnich280]

Hi, I would very much be interested in this but couldn't access the link. Not sure if still available? Really useful video BTW. Looked your dealership site up but 3hrs plus away unfortunately.

[@atlanticcaravansUK]

@@gnich280hi, yes, I’ve just changed the web address, it should be up in a few days, I’ll message you when it’s up and running. Regards Darren

[@atlanticcaravansUK]

@@gnich280actually, if you email me with your full name, I’ll add you in at the back end. [e-mail]

[@jeremycarr3920]

Just ordered one

[@atlanticcaravansUK]

Good move..

[@stehume]

really informative, I enjoy watching your very helpful vids, just realised that I have not subbed yet, sorry will do now.
Should you ever do a damp reading on the floor from underneath, I have a series 3 unicorn that seems very dry underneath but there is a couple patches of like white stains , but as I say its solid and bone dry inside and out.
look forward to your response.
many thanks

[@atlanticcaravansUK]

Hi, yes definitely, they can be wet underneath and dry on top and if they are found to be wet then it would need to be fixed. It’s not as tricky as fixing issues inside, but can still cost a bit to do.

[@stehume]

@@atlanticcaravansUK many thanks for the reply, Going to order one of the damp meters that you linked to, can't go wrong at that price.
Thanks again

[@user-xp8cd2so9p]

Can my 2017 Swift be damp tested? It uses as you know SMART construction

[@atlanticcaravansUK]

Hi, not with a meter as it’s GRP, it’s a visual check of the furniture and general condition.

[@msdreamkatcher]

I have a 2022 swift, how can I measure the damp ?

[@atlanticcaravansUK]

You can’t as the constitution is not wood. All you can do is keep a physical eye out for water, or the signs that water has been present, stains on the furniture ect.