'First timer in a Hymer' in Fife, Scotland

[Jolly Jack Tar]

Thanks Manic....I'll have a gander for a similar access.

Nothing like that in my E510...I have however, found two plates in the spare wheel locker under the shower in about the right place.(I will need a gynecologist who can work through a letterbox to work on anything behind them though)

 

[Jolly Jack Tar]

Welcome, we look forward to your contributions, a source of Hymer parts online is Brownhills, they also respond to emails and will normally request your VIN number to ensure you get the correct parts. You appear to be a free member at the moment in which case you only get 5 posts before you become read only, subs are only £20/year and worth it just for the discounts available from some suppliers as well access to subscriber only sections.

Done!

 

[Puddleduck]

Everything is fixable - at a cost and with time.

Our second van was a Hymer and she was solid and quality. 24 years on and I still wish we had kept her, stripped her back and rebuilt.

 

[Jolly Jack Tar]

This may be useful.

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Cheers Chris!

 

[Jolly Jack Tar]

Everything is fixable - at a cost and with time.

Our second van was a Hymer and she was solid and quality. 24 years on and I still wish we had kept her, stripped her back and rebuilt.

Hi puddleduck. This one has got good bones and is worth the effort.....just like people,they don't make 'em like they used to!

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[ambulancekidd]

 

[Trackman]

Hello all.
We have returned to UK after leaving the Royal Navy (32 years in the engineering branch) and living in Brittany France.We decided to look for an old 90's Hymer and work on any issues,looking to a long deployment to the continent next spring/ summer.The van ('97 E510) had leaking shower and kitchen ,duff micro switch kitchen and shower taps ,leaky windscreen,broken RH rear view mirror(and still has these issues........)
It also has-Separate shower,a low end Solar, air ride, gas-lo system,new cambelt and 43k miles!.....so we bought it.
I will be hacking my way through these issues and will let you know how I get on,lessons learned,tips etc.I will of course be a regular here.I will probably need help!!

Good luck, enjoy!

 

[rolosroller]

 

[Jolly Jack Tar]

Cheers shipmate!

 

[paddymcc]

Yes that's where mine is. There is a slightly lower part to the tank and both it and the pump fit in it which obviously aids drainage.Glad you found it.

Cheers mate....I couldn't see it because the pump was sat on it! Take a gold star in your jotter!!!!!
Now need a second elbow to get the bu99er back in....................

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[Jolly Jack Tar]

Thanks Manic....I'll have a gander for a similar access.

Cheers mate....I couldn't see it because the pump was sat on it! Take a gold star in your jotter!!!!!
Now need a second elbow to get the bu99er back in....................

Done it...thx

 

[tomnewo]

Thanks Manic...will look today....unfortunately bigger problems have reared their ugly head.
1..Water honking out from the manual dump valve cover/inspection plate on the grey waste tank whenever I open ANY tap.Valve itself appears to be functioning fine and not passing water.Water seems to be coming from between the insulated outer wall and the tank itself.Large round inspection cover opened to reveal another large round lid(this has to be removed to access tank for cleaning ...it wont budge BTW)Strongly suspect detached drains from Bathroom and kitchen.Anybody know of access points from below..??.if not it may be tank off and/or shower room strip out.
2. Weeping water manifold air vents under the sink unit
3.Where on earth is the fresh water drain on an E510? it seems to be a state secret.No info in handbook or 'T'internet'.other Hymers are not the same system.

Good first week eh!!
At least the fridge works.......for now

There are a couple of FB groups that are Hymer specific such as Hymer Owners Group and Classic Hymer Technical......they have been a great help to me with technical stuff.

 

[jumar]

Welcome to Fun...enjoy your free time after such a honorable 32 years service...
Buying a Hymer was a great move ..ours is just 18 years old...being hands on with the general maintenance is a must...never a day goes by where I haven't needed to sort something...all part of owning a vehicle and travelling...

 

[Jolly Jack Tar]

There are a couple of FB groups that are Hymer specific such as Hymer Owners Group and Classic Hymer Technical......they have been a great help to me with technical stuff.

Thanks...will bear that in mind

Welcome to Fun...enjoy your free time after such a honorable 32 years service...
Buying a Hymer was a great move ..ours is just 18 years old...being hands on with the general maintenance is a must...never a day goes by where I haven't needed to sort something...all part of owning a vehicle and travelling...

Thanks for your kind encouraging words