What have you fixed on your motorhome this week?

[PP Bear]

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Befor the lock down I had a bit of a mishap with the van braking the rear right corner when I reversed in to a low post
It looks better than a gaping hole with bits missing
Not perfect but will do

Bill, I love that youll have a go at anything, way to go buddy, good job

 

[Wildbill]

Bill, I love that youll have a go at anything, way to go buddy, good job

When it all you have neads must sum have the best of everything me I just make the best of what I have.
Bill

 

[Wildbill]

Worked till no light left MOT tomorrow just hope I got everything done
Bill

 

[Spanner]

On Monday the alternator belt started to squeal at tickover, traced to a sticking tensioner, I replaced the faulty auxiliary belt tensioner and both belts, the air con compressor has to be removed to access the tensioner fixing bolts, not an easy job.
Sod’s law, two days later the egr valve failed and the engine went into limp mode, fortunately only a mile from home, I fitted a new egr valve and now running fine again, both jobs with limited access but very glad we weren’t away on our travels.
Incidentally our Peugeot Boxer has the Ford 2.2ltr engine, the faulty tensioner was probably due to water dripping off the engine mount and running behind the belt cover, so much for the lousy windscreen scuttle design !

 

[Wildbill]

Spending the night in the van on the drive first night since befor the plauge to make sure everything is working all seems good at the moment

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[hornsofallign]

Not fixed, but van passed Mot today with only an advisory on passenger side windscreen wiper blade

Result!

 

[Folkranger]

Not fixed, but van passed Mot today with only an advisory on passenger side windscreen wiper blade

Result!

Mine had an advisory for 3 seatbelts. "Three seat with swivel base which could make the seat belt anchor less secure." Really? Tell that to Hymer.

 

[Folkranger]

 

[PP Bear]

Front of the van was looking tired, dated and in need of some tlc, plus I wanted to improve the fart in a bean can horn.

Upgraded the horn, sounds much better and stripped out grill and old lights and replaced with new headlights, upgraded all the bulbs and orange indicator bulbs which had almost pealed to the clear lense.

Took the time while the old lights were out, to rub down the surface rust off the front cross member, treat with rust killer and spray with sealant.

Really pleased with the results so far, I just need to tidy up the grill and fit and then all done again.

in no particular order.

 

[Landy Andy]

New front springs. Wow. Didn’t expect to have to remove the entire fuse board. , and half the dash. Pig of a job on the roadside.

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[pagey]

started in the shower took out the blinds/insect screens hoover and wash same in the toilet area clean the toilet/basin the kitchen sink cooker and sink then put the orig table back in then cleaned out all the dross we collected on our 2 month trip round germany holland and belgium check oil water screenwash ordered 2 new tyres for fitting on sunday hoovered and polished the inside will be leaving the outside till we go away again in weeks time all done with no alcohol consumed

 

[Minxy]

started in the shower took out the blinds/insect screens hoover and wash same in the toilet area clean the toilet/basin the kitchen sink cooker and sink then put the orig table back in then cleaned out all the dross we collected on our 2 month trip round germany holland and belgium check oil water screenwash ordered 2 new tyres for fitting on sunday hoovered and polished the inside will be leaving the outside till we go away again in weeks time all done with no alcohol consumed

Does that mean you'll need to do it again when p*ssed to ensure you've done it right?

 

[pagey]

Does that mean you'll need to do it again when p*ssed to ensure you've done it right?

No course not it was to make sure I did not wreck it then have to put it right tomorrow

 

[Guigsy]

Fuel filler flap had dinky little fragile clips to hold it closed. They started to fail and a gust of wind on the motorway would open the door and it'd flap away, banging on the side of the van. We've been keeping it closed with blutack for the past month.

I managed to track down a replacement fuel filler assembly. The new model uses magnets instead of a clip, which should be a better design. The issue was that I had to replace the whole assembly, including the filler neck and breather tube. And I couldn't get to the pipework from the outside. It took a couple of hours to disassemble several panels inside, including some of the lounge seating, to get to the pipework to release the jubilee clips from fill neck. So it took an afternoon and I ended up stinking of diesel. I guess I won't see whether I refitted it all properly until the next trip to the fuel station...

 

[Reallyretired]

Finally managed to find the clips to open the hidden fusebox on my transit, as I blew the fuse for the side marker lights. Fuse now replaced and mh now at MOT place everything crossed.

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[Reallyretired]

MOT passed with just a replaced wiper blade and an indicator bulb which wasn't orange enough. A modest bill so ok for the next 13 months.

 

[nicholsong]

We have a wardrobe with a removable shelf at half-height, but whoever decided on the shelf did not put another light below it.

I fitted a PIR battery-powered light, which just sticks with 3M tape to underside of shelf.

I bought an extra one in case we find another 'dark hole' for its use

 

[Guigsy]

We have a wardrobe with a removable shelf at half-height, but whoever decided on the shelf did not put another light below it.

I fitted a PIR battery-powered light, which just sticks with 3M tape to underside of shelf.

I bought an extra one in case we find another 'dark hole' for its use

We've got a few of those PIR battery lights. Some are really good. They last ages between recharges and only trigger when the cupboard doors are opened. Others seem to be dead all the time. I think it's because they are over sensitive and turn on all the time when the van is moving and things in the cupboards are jiggling about.

 

[nicholsong]

We've got a few of those PIR battery lights. Some are really good. They last ages between recharges and only trigger when the cupboard doors are opened. Others seem to be dead all the time. I think it's because they are over sensitive and turn on all the time when the van is moving and things in the cupboards are jiggling about.

Ours are not re-chargeable but 4xAA. There is nothing much to move in the lower half of our wardrobe - mostly wine! Ours do not appear to be very sensitive as opening the door does not trigger them and I have to wave my hand., so hopefully the batteries will last. OH is very pleased - but wants to know why I did not fit them years ago! Answer is I only just discovered them.

 

[Fulham Dave]

34° outsode and 36° inside and habitation AC unit packs up. Contact the only Truma accredited tech in Croatia to be told he cannot assist for 3 weeks!!

Kindly, he offered to talk me through checking it telling me how to remove the roof ac panel, remembering how the wires are situated inside as they are a pig to get back in if wrong. Then how to remove back box to locatenthe fuse inside.

I did this, checked the fuse and it had blown. I then spent 2 hours trying to track down a suitable fuse in Istria. I finally located to the fuse in an appliance shop north of Porec, so bought 4!!

Replaced fuse with new one, replaced black box, and wires and outer casing, switched on the AC and bingo, we have a functioning AC unit again.

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[Essgeebee]

The drop down Avtex TV fitted above our heads in the cab area dropped down every mile or two, more often on a rough road surface. A couple of times, I was lucky not to be hit on the head by it. The vibration was making the securing catch turn. I tried all sorts to stop it and eventually the simplest thing worked.
I wedged a thick layer of bubble wrap between screen and housing. It stops the niggly rattles and there's now no vibration opening the catch.

 

[mitzimad]

Finally got round tomaking some holdersfor the silocon cutting mats they now slide in under the shelf

 

[Tea Bag]

Wardrobe door catch......fixed

Hi.
Washed the wind blown dust off....... Its back..
Tea Bag

 

[Guigsy]

Cassette has always had a bit of a leak. When there's 'liquid' in the bowl, you can see it slowly draining into the cassette. And if you 'fill' the cassette, the 'liquid' weeps out when the cassette is standing on its end. I think the previous owner had left some toilet cleaning fluid in the bowl while it was out of use, which had dried and gone crusty on the door and damaged the rubber. Rather than replace the entire cassette with a refresh kit, I thought I'd do the environmentally friendly (cheapscate!) thing and just buy a new lip seal kit.

Not going to go into detail, or provide photos. Took about 15 mins. The mechanism is a bit weird, so it took me a couple of minutes to put it all back together. Although the inside of the cassette was pretty clean, there were areas around the mechanism that had 'detritus'. I put a bit of silicone spray around the new seal too. It appears to be watertight again. Disposable rubber gloves were used. I needed a scouring sponge to remove the dried on cleaning fluid (also disposed of!), I had a shower. I may need to burn my screwdrivers.

 

[xsparks]

With my wife finding it more difficult to climb up into the cab I thought I'd have a go at making some steps like other members already have.

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[Puddleduck]

I fixed an overhead locker catch yesterday - took all of 3 minutes.

I also fixed a battery powered toy that belongs to my Grandson. Took it to bits, cleaned it up, couldn't see anything wrong so fastened it back together and it works. Could have just been mucky contacts in the battery compartment. He thinks I am "Wonder Grandma" .... well at the moment.

 

[Reallyretired]

Screwed a couple of drainpipe clips to roof of garage to hold those awkward long things like awning crank, rafter pole etc. I will now be able to find them

 

[NigelNovice]

This morning took delivery of and fitted a new back light unit as the nearside outer lens was cracked, not a major issue but it wasn't right and it is now.
This afternoon I washed her (Nikky) from top to bottom the roof was a challenge and needed a ladder and found lots of lichen to shift, a tent peg and the clip that holds the cycle rack closed (bonus ) and lots of muck, then onto front, back n sides that weren't to bad, taken a good 2 1/2 hours though.
Whilst finishing her off I had another delivery of a cowl for the heater that I noticed was missing when I was fitting the new TV aerial the other day so why ladder was out that was fitted, simply screws in, dunno where the original one is but at least rain wont get in now .

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Truma Space Heater Roof Cowl. A threaded cap that screws into heater roof flue. 60mm across the base. You must take reasonable care of the products that you wish to cancel and not use them.
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[PP Bear]

Thought I’d post a link to this thread, as it’s very informative for those having troubles with their hab doors.

2013 Auto trail hab door not locking.

When away for a few days last week. Two days into it hab door won't lock. Not manual or on fob so not taking it apart in a field, force to lose a spring or screw. So bungi will have to do to hold it shut. Got home took door apart both springs top and bottom lock broken. So rang auto trail will...

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[AlunandFelicie]

Made a prop to hold up the bottom of the island bed to give access to the under bed store ,can’t understand why it didn’t come with one fitted

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