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Hi all,

We're new to this forum so any advice would be appreciated.

We have a 1977 CF270 4-berth campervan conversion bought cheap, but we're in the process of doing up the whole thing, and have so far spent around $7,000 on a whole host of stuff to get this thing roadworthy, including: brakes, electrics, gas system updated, repairs on engine, gas tanks stamped, new wheels, lights, batteries, and labour costs(!), etc, etc, etc.  It goes on!  When I was faxed with all the necessary items to get it roadworthy, it was three full pages!  Anyway, we're nearly there now (phew!), which is why it's time we turn our attention to the interior.

Currently there is water damage around the roof hatch, and some big ripples in the ugly brown vinyl-type wall covering.  Should we just rip this off?  What would be underneath?  How do we replace it with more modern material?  Does this need to be done by a specialist, or can anyone give it a go?!  We're out of the country at the moment, so unable to post pics currently.  We'll do this when we get our van upon return to Australia.  In the meantime, we'd love to hear from anyone with any possible answers.

Many thanks,

James & Lisa