Motorhome break in

[steveswift]

Hi guys , had my first break in parked in restaurant car park , fortunately nothing taken and no search made but muddy footprints so they were inside! im thinking they may have been disturbed! Anyway they’ve broken side hab window to gain access , blind mangled in process (however have fixed) window currently taped up , but is smashed and cracked needs replacing , anyone know any where that could replace , preferably in south of England , thanks in advance

 

[pjay]

You could try eeco, they do replacement windows, only downside is you need to send the broken window to them to match it, about a 2 week turn around iirc. I got a quote a while back for a hymer dinette window which was around the £300 mark...

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Good luck

Pete

 

[VXman]

Because you have called your insurance but not claimed, they are now aware of it and it will be on your records… be prepared for your policy going up next renewal….

Well I called a claims line who advised they are nothing to do with Aviva themselves he advised he won’t Report it until I’ve had time to check costs and decide what I want to do . He will call me tomorrow

I found this too with Comfort insurance. It appears if they don't get as far as passing it on to Aviva it doesn't get recorded.

Where did it happen?

I take it you called your insurance and told them had a break in, I think if you had said a stone had hit thrown up from another car while driving it would have been covered by your windscreen cover.

Hmm...not sure a side window could be classed as a 'windscreen' ?

 

[TinaLes]

Sorry to hear of your break in
How about calling your Swift Dealer?, or any dealer that sells Swift Vans? they should be able to get a new window cassette directly from Swift, maybe even call Swift directly, however they will probably not deal direct only via one of their dealerships, but worth a try.
Be prepared for a wait though, anything inside 6 weeks is good news these days.
Good Luck.
LES

 

[PP Bear]

Sorry this has happened, probably a good job you didn’t catch them in the act, or we might be baking you a cake with a file in it.

You could give this chap a call, he might be able to help

Dont know him personally, nor had any dealings, but he does work on the vans in our storage yard.

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[steveswift]

If you take another photo after looking around the whole frame of the glass there is usually a manufacturers name, code/paret number on the lower edge .Right hand bottomit is black on black though.

If they do that often they would be better off employing a car park enforcer.

 

[steve69]

Yes the iPad right in front of them but as it would have been dark wouldn’t have seen ,

They could have used a torch.
It still goes to show you shouldn't leave anything valuable in sight when you leave any vehicle, anytime.

 

[steveswift]

Sorry to hear of your break in
How about calling your Swift Dealer?, or any dealer that sells Swift Vans? they should be able to get a new window cassette directly from Swift, maybe even call Swift directly, however they will probably not deal direct only via one of their dealerships, but worth a try.
Be prepared for a wait though, anything inside 6 weeks is good news these days.
Good Luck.
LES

Many thanks cheers

 

[steveswift]

Sorry this has happened, probably a good job you didn’t catch them in the act, or we might be baking you a cake with a file in it.

You could give this chap a call, he might be able to help

Dont know him personally, nor had any dealings, but he does work on the vans in our storage yard.
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Thank you I’ll give them a call

 

[GeoffnDee]

www.motorhomeworkshop.co.uk are at Goring West Sussex ,and may be worth trying if you are in that area. or Link Removed who are Essex based and repair damaged motorhomes may be able to help.

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[steveswift]

They could have used a torch.
It still goes to show you shouldn't leave anything valuable in sight when you leave any vehicle, anytime.

For sure

 

[steveswift]

You could try eeco, they do replacement windows, only downside is you need to send the broken window to them to match it, about a 2 week turn around iirc. I got a quote a while back for a hymer dinette window which was around the £300 mark...

Replacement Caravan and Motorhome Windows

Manufactured in the UK, all of our replacement windows are made using individual moulds, specialised processes and high-quality acrylic.

eeco-ltd.co.uk

Good luck

Pete

Price ok but sounds a lot of hassle thanks though

 

[steveswift]

I found this too with Comfort insurance. It appears if they don't get as far as passing it on to Aviva it doesn't get recorded.




Hmm...not sure a side window could be classed as a 'windscreen' ?

Yes that’s what the guy said to me : he’ll hold fire on it before creating an actual report as may be preferable to dealing with it myself if concerned about ncb renewal hikes etc

 

[steve69]

It's a long shot but try googling motorhome breakers/recyclers/ 2nd hand parts. You might find a breakers near you & match up a second hand unit.

 

[steveswift]

If you show us a picture of the window I may be able to tell you the make/type. Then it would be just a case of getting the measurements.

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[SpeedyDux]

I would have expected Swift to be helpful, and tell you the make and part number.

I am no expert but that could be a Polyplastic window.

 

[Gromett]

Ouch. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/29371202...d=link&campid=5338547443&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

But I suspect that you will be able ot get it cheaper.

 

[Speve]

Hope you get it sorted without to much expense good luck

 

[Gromett]

Seem like some suppliers are listing under the wrong code. you may need to measure. But type this into ebay...

plastoform window 43R 012458

Quite a few results?

 

[Gromett]

OK this place also has more. but would need make/model and measurements of window to figure out if they have it. You can look yourself though

seems reasonably priced.

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[pappajohn]

Was there any valuables in the van that they could have had away sharpish?

£2000 in cash and a Rolex.

 

[PaulC70]

Hopefully the alarm going off was what scared them off.

 

[steveswift]

I would have expected Swift to be helpful, and tell you the make and part number.

I am no expert but that could be a Polyplastic window.

I didn’t even call Swift , found a supplier £395 for window , hmmm do i go through insurance or cover myself ??

 

[steveswift]

Seem like some suppliers are listing under the wrong code. you may need to measure. But type this into ebay...

plastoform window 43R 012458

Quite a few results?

Oh great thanks

 

[steveswift]

OK this place also has more. but would need make/model and measurements of window to figure out if they have it. You can look yourself though

seems reasonably priced.

plastoform | SFM Caravans

Quality used caravans and caravan parts and spares, delivered and exported from West Yorkshire, UK.

sfmcaravans.co.uk

Cheers thanks

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[steveswift]

Hopefully the alarm going off was what scared them off.

No alarm ? I’m guessing it can’t have one ? It’s 2020 Fiat Ducato cab and swift rear , i must have a alarm fitted! Certainly a deterrent

 

[Just smiffy]

I didn’t even call Swift , found a supplier £395 for window , hmmm do i go through insurance or cover myself ??

How much is your excess…?

It’s only the outer window you need to change and it really is as simple as unscrewing the stays and unhooking the window by lifting it higher up… installing is reverse of above…

 

[PaulC70]

No alarm ? I’m guessing it can’t have one ? It’s 2020 Fiat Ducato cab and swift rear , i must have a alarm fitted! Certainly a deterrent

make your next purchase a vanbitz alarm mate, you won't regret it.

 

[steveswift]

How much is your excess…?

It’s only the outer window you need to change and it really is as simple as unscrewing the stays and unhooking the window by lifting it higher up… installing is reverse of above…

Excess is £200 , so I’m thinking best to pay myself , Im having some other work done so the guy said her window and he’ll fit whilst doing other work

 

[Lenny HB]

Hmm...not sure a side window could be classed as a 'windscreen' ?

When I posted I was thinking of a cab side window.

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[TOAD on Tour]

No alarm ? I’m guessing it can’t have one ? It’s 2020 Fiat Ducato cab and swift rear , i must have a alarm fitted! Certainly a deterrent

I’d check if you have an alarm, especially if you are now considering going through your insurers…..I’m with Comfort and im sure an alarm is required to be covered, I definitely know I need a tracker too……