Rapido V55 (1 Viewer)

[norfolkexplorers]

We have just bought a 2020 V55 Rapido. Which we collect after it’s MOT next week. It has been really looked after with less than 10,000 miles on the clock.
The only issues we saw were that the lights that hang down under the cupboards seem to wobble a bit as if they are a bit loose (not sure if they are able to be tightened.
Also, a couple of the small cargo net elastic webbing were overstretched, and not sure if these are replaceable?
In addition we didn’t see a drain off valve/tap for the fresh water tank. If anyone can help with these few things please.
Other than that it looks so well built, and after moving up from a vw California, can’t believe how much storage the Rapido has. We can’t wait to start our travels.
Robbie

 

[Gellyneck]

We have just bought a 2020 V55 Rapido. Which we collect after it’s MOT next week. It has been really looked after with less than 10,000 miles on the clock.
The only issues we saw were that the lights that hang down under the cupboards seem to wobble a bit as if they are a bit loose (not sure if they are able to be tightened.
Also, a couple of the small cargo net elastic webbing were overstretched, and not sure if these are replaceable?
In addition we didn’t see a drain off valve/tap for the fresh water tank. If anyone can help with these few things please.
Other than that it looks so well built, and after moving up from a vw California, can’t believe how much storage the Rapido has. We can’t wait to start our travels.
Robbie

Don't know your vehicle but is it this style of light fitting?

If so, from memory, you remove the chromed cover where the switch is located and it reveals the two screws that hold the fitting up to the locker above.
We actually removed this one as we now have a TV mounted in front of it and we use the hole to run the TV cables.

The storage nets will be replaceable. You can get them in various sizes and designs, eg https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorhome-Campervan-Caravan-Storage-Efficient/dp/B0D8217JW1?tag=mhf04-21

Sorry, can't help on the drain valve.

 

[norfolkexplorers]

Don't know your vehicle but is it this style of light fitting?
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If so, from memory, you remove the chromed cover where the switch is located and it reveals the two screws that hold the fitting up to the locker above.
We actually removed this one as we now have a TV mounted in front of it and we use the hole to run the TV cables.

The storage nets will be replaceable. You can get them in various sizes and designs, eg https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorhome-Campervan-Caravan-Storage-Efficient/dp/B0D8217JW1?tag=mhf04-21

Sorry, can't help on the drain valve.

Thank you. I did wonder if I could just buy replacement cargo nets, and hope the hole centres for fixing them are the same.
Once I get the van home I’ll try and tighten the screws holding the lights. Sounds like an easy fix.
Can’t wait to go travelling in it now

 

[Bolti]

You fresh water drain off tap is under the mattress in small cupboard.

 

[norfolkexplorers]

Thank you, that’s potentially saved hours search, which will cut into glass of wine time

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[Gellyneck]

Thank you, that’s potentially saved hours search, which will cut into glass of wine time

Well that's your first major crisis averted!

 

[GMLS]

Do join the Rapido Owners Facebook page if not already on.Friendly bunch
Congratulations and happy travels

 

[norfolkexplorers]

Thank you, I definitely will

 

[Guigsy]

We have a fresh tank emptying knob. I think it opens a bung in the bottom of the tank. It makes a horrible noise and feels like it's going to break every time. So we just run the water through the taps. Takes a couple of minutes and also flushes the grey.

 

[Bernie P]

Do join the Rapido Owners Facebook page if not already on.Friendly bunch
Congratulations and happy travels

And come on some of their meet-ups. Great fun.