Tam, I know someone who had the very same sink as that, but he managed to get it shaped inwardly at the front, so as to increase the space in the washroom. That may also be available as a mould from Derek. It really did make a big difference when viewed after installation.
I've just remembered, the photos of the end result may be on the HOG that you are a member of Tam. I'm not anymore, so can't go and have a look. If you want the guy's name for the search facility, just PM me, and I'll respond. ?
As mitzimad said if you could get it on the lower floor or place in a locker so that all the air intake & wired fuel pipes go through to the outside then all you need is to bring the inlet & outlet pipes up in to the cabin.
I'm not on hog anymore either jock ...I left it quite a while ago as the guy who runs it is an arse to be honest lol
Yeah I'd thought that too but the hymer has a different double floor setup to what the frankia did ....there isnt much access to it other than the fresh and waste water ....
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That's the one, from my old pal Johnny. ?
Yeah that's a different layout from mine ....not sure I like it I'll probably just stick with the original design
That looks brilliant. We have the original round sink and I have always thought that it sticks out too far and would be better design if it had been oval shaped. Many times I have been tempted to get a glass or stainless steel front made and cut away the front face of the sink so as to gain the extra space. If it is possible to get a replacement sink like the one in the photo, I would be very interested.
possibly find where theres room and cut a seperate hatch for the heater to drop into
The wiring to the microswitch on my washroom tap has just gone for the 4th time. I currently in the middle of fitting a Shurflio pressure pump.
My advice as well, no need to get to the taps just replace the pump and away to go.
I'm sure when I bought this van and compared the rather poor in comparison to the frankia water pressure folk told me I couldn't fit a shurflo pump as all the pipework couldn't take the pressure.
This thing about Shurflo vs drop in pumps and a pressure switch is not true. A decent drop-in pump like the one fitted by Hymer will out-perform a Shurflo in every respect. It will produce a higher pressure at a higher flow rate. The 'double-barrel' Reich pump fitted by Hymer will happily operate a pressure system. You simply need to fit an in-line pressure switch like the one below. Check your Reich pump has a non-return valve (most have) and you're good to go.
I dunno I just know that In my frankia the shower put dents in you and the hymer in comparison is poor
Yeah it's always been the wires that broke on mine ..I've soldered it about 4 times now but this time the wire has pulled right out the switch
If the Hymer is poor it may be that the pump is on the way out. The Reich pump will continue with only one half working. Do look at the specs for the types of pump - the Shurflo and others of its type are expensive and poor by comparison. They come into their own if there's a need to lift water from an underfloor tank and the pump is indoors - that's their only advantage.
Turn bathroom tap just enough to operate the microswitch then fill kettle in sink
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I'm on my 3rd Hymer with the Reich tandem pump although the water pressure is OK it's never been as good as vans I have seen with the Shurflo pump. Although the Reich pump may have a higher frow rate the pressure is lower, 1.4 bar compared to the mid range Shurflo I've just bought at 2.1 bar. It should work better in the Hymer as Hymer's only have 10 mm plumbing, high flow rates are only any good if you have a large bore system.
I just paid £8 more for the 2.1bar Shorflo than what a 1.4 bar Reich would have cost & it has the built in pressure switch & it came complete with the strainer inlet filter.
What pressure do you run? 20psi from the Reich seems more than OK to me. I agree about pipework but I'm not sure higher pressure is a good answer. The pressure switch I linked was an example not a recommendation - I agree about the Whale. The flow rate from the Shurflo (all pumps) falls dramatically as the outlet is restricted to achieve rated pressure so as long as it's enough to hold up against pipe restriction any higher is pointless. Flow rate at the pressure required is most important. My price comparison was from a while ago but re-checked using eBay. Trail King around £70, Reich 19 lpm around £50. I'm aware there's a pressure switch to add.
I initially thought that so I fitted a new pump with non return valve which started playing up so I fitted a second inline non return valve which improved it but still not as good as the frankia was.If the Hymer is poor it may be that the pump is on the way out. The Reich pump will continue with only one half working. Do look at the specs for the types of pump - the Shurflo and others of its type are expensive and poor by comparison. They come into their own if there's a need to lift water from an underfloor tank and the pump is indoors - that's their only advantage.
I still have the rooflight - sorry I didn't spot your reply. It's very cheap
Tap is in bits at the minute waiting for a new switchTurn bathroom tap just enough to operate the microswitch then fill kettle in sink
A very short split and a small area of visible crazing. Never noticed it while it was on the van. Apart from that it's in excellent condition as are the blinds etc. It came with the van so 2012.
Cool well you would have noticed if it leaked so it should do the job
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