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[Spenders]

Does anyone know why the sink/drainer covers on my '06 Scout have an aluminium rail on the underside of the straight edge. I can't believe that Auto Trail put them there for nothing. I've tried to attach a picture.

 

[DonA4000]

Looks like its to clip onto something maybe to secure it when travelling/storing?

When I was looking round motorhomes for sale recently I see similar types of fittings on the end of the dining table which would clip onto the wall.

 

[old-mo]

Have you got the opposite side to that clip on the outside... ?

I have seen a similar set up so you can clip a table to the outside of a Motorhome...

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[lorger]

As has been said already looks like its for something to slip into, have you got a bit of work top that covers the sink when not in use might it store here.

 

[Spenders]

Clip onto.... what?

I'd assumed that they were to clip onto something...... but what?

They don't seem to want to clip to each other, and I can't find any obvious clip/rail inside or outside the van for them to clip to. I've checked the walls, the units and the sides and undersides of the two tables supplied with the van but there doesn't seem to be anything obvious.

Simon

 

[old-mo]

I'd assumed that they were to clip onto something...... but what?

They don't seem to want to clip to each other, and I can't find any obvious clip/rail inside or outside the van for them to clip to. I've checked the walls, the units and the sides and undersides of the two tables supplied with the van but there doesn't seem to be anything obvious.

Simon

I`m running out of idea`s now...:Sad:

Last one... Is there any signs of screws near or under a worktop... ?

Perhaps it`s to be used as an extension to the kitchen/worktop area...

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[daisy mae]

A friend showed us round their MH the same make,last week, she says she doesn`t know where the work tops fit although they have the strips on they cover the sink but obviously fit /hook somewhere else, but where ? so I was intersted in this thread to see if someone could say and I could pass it on, guess not. oh:

 

[My Dog Likes Fishing]

Lucky for you I have a bachelors degree in aluminium rails as it happens!!

If you look on the unit on the left as you go in the door there is a rail mounted on it that the sink cover clips into.

Gives the wife more workspace when creating one of her gourmet beans on toast in the kitchen!!

 

[Spenders]

Ooh that feels good.....

I've already more than got my subscription back.... now I'm definitely moving into owing MHF more money!

Simon
:thumb:

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[Scout]

as per other replies, there SHOULD be a rail somewhere to fit to a wall for the cover to lock onto, it may have been fitted somewhere or still in a locker if it hasn't, mines still under the back bed ( I think)

Places I have seen them fitted in scouts/apache's

1: the side of the cooker (over door entry)
2: above sink wall over the tap (behind passagner seat)
3: rear lounge wall (on wall the other side of the loo)

Im sure autotail will have one if your desparate

 

[mike mcglynn]

Rail Fitting

Hi, Spenders on my van I found an aluminium rail in the cupboard under the seat it was stuck between the carpet and the wooden frame I only found it by accident it was about 3 feet long and pre drilled it took me a while to figure out what it was for as you have now twigged its for the lids off the sink to clip into ,you put the rail where it suits you best ours is an extension to the sink area and works well by the way how did you get on with your tv as at the lincoln show last year you were having problems with your new van
and understanding the mysteries of it dont we all .regards mike and tina

 

[Stephen & Jeannie]

Boo Hoo !!!!

Nothing like that on mine !... Just the 2 semicircles that fit over the sink and drainer ! very useful when I fire up the slow cooker !:Cool::Cool::Cool:

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[Baycott]

Lucky for you I have a bachelors degree in aluminium rails as it happens!!

If you look on the unit on the left as you go in the door there is a rail mounted on it that the sink cover clips into.

Gives the wife more workspace when creating one of her gourmet beans on toast in the kitchen!!

I have exactly the same sink covers and no corresponding rail to fit into. I asked the dealer (Marquis) what the rails were for and was told that they used to fit on receiving rails but they were discontinued as "they kept falling off" This may have just been an excuse because they didn't seem too sure.
I will be watching this thread with interest

 

[Spenders]

The mystery continues.....

I've noted the replies so far, and thank you all for your contributions.

I've looked in all the places I can think of and followed the suggestions, but can't find any rails or similar that might play a part in retaining the sink covers.

Simon

 

[Dawn B]

Just had to go into our MH to see what our sink cover was like. It's hinged at the back and middle and folds neatly against the back of the sink.
They must have changed the later models to something less user friendly

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[Baycott]

Hi,
I eventually contacted Auto Trail regarding this problem and below is the reply I received

I can only assume they don't fit them anymore :Angry:

Hi,

When the vehicle was supplied to the dealer there would have been the mating part to this rail. The idea was the mating part could be fixed somewhere in the van so the flap could be used as shelf or extra worktop. If the original owner did not have this fitted I would guess it would have been thrown away. I am sorry but we can no longer supply this part.

Regards


Steve Moverley
Development Manager

 

[dogman]

Hi,
I eventually contacted Auto Trail regarding this problem and below is the reply I received

I can only assume they don't fit them anymore :Angry:

Hi,

When the vehicle was supplied to the dealer there would have been the mating part to this rail. The idea was the mating part could be fixed somewhere in the van so the flap could be used as shelf or extra worktop. If the original owner did not have this fitted I would guess it would have been thrown away. I am sorry but we can no longer supply this part.

Regards


Steve Moverley
Development Manager

I had the same answer when I rung Autotrail, no longer available.:Sad:

 

[magicsurfbus]

Lies and cover up.

It's an aerial for communicating your whereabouts to grey space aliens. If you're parked up one night and a bright blue beam of light descends from above, RUN.

Bugger - my wife's just used my tinfoil hat for the roast beef.

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[DeuceBG]

Lies and cover up.

It's an aerial for communicating your whereabouts to grey space aliens. If you're parked up one night and a bright blue beam of light descends from above, RUN.

Bugger - my wife's just used my tinfoil hat for the roast beef.

That's not Aliens it's Doggers.....read my other post on the subject and all will become clear :thumb: