Very newbie question - how do I open my Hymer's external compartments?? (1 Viewer)

[Rollin]

Embarassingly I didn't get the seller to show me how to open the compartments on my Hymer, or even show me what's in them - could be a dead body or anything.

They look like this when locked:

Turn the key and it pops out, but then I can't work out what next. Pushing the popped out part doesn't do anything, unless I turn the key when pushing makes them pop back into the locked position.

Hopefully someone here knows how these work...

cheers
Rich

 

[Kevan]

now turn it.

 

[Mickey1]

I have the opposite on my garage door, turn the key and it doesn't pop out, I'm sure it should.

Mickey.

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[Kevan]

I have the opposite on my garage door, turn the key and it doesn't pop out, I'm sure it should.

Mickey.

wd40

 

[Mickey1]

@Kevan , thanks, it's a brand new motorhome, I'm sure there must be a knack to it. I'm having to pull it out with pressure on the key .

Mickey.

 

[glastry]

Wd40 ,short term, 3 in one oil or similar for good long lasting lubrication!

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[Mickey1]

@Rollin,

Mickey.

 

[Rollin]

Wow guys I was not expecting so many responses so quick! Fantastic, thank you. I will go out and try turning them clockwise as per @airwave and @Kevan advice.

 

[Rollin]

Yes it worked! It was a little stiff but putting a little pressure on the door and jiggling while turning got them to open.

Thanks again all

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[Rollin]

No it seems like I don't. I have various manuals for accessories like the hob, toilet, heating etc, but nothing for the main part as a whole so nothing about the exterior compartments or the gas or water.

But at least I've found the gas compartment now! And no dead bodies in there either

 

[SuperMike]

Please note the last line of my signature, after the "And, to conclude " .......

 

[Wagoneer]

Labour saving tip - when you unlock with the key and the catch pops out, turn the key to the locked position and withdraw the key.

When you close the hatch, just turn the catch to the closed position and push the catch in and it will be locked (without using the key).

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[Dave K]

Labour saving tip - when you unlock with the key and the catch pops out, turn the key to the locked position and withdraw the key.

When you close the hatch, just turn the catch to the closed position and push the catch in and it will be locked (without using the key).

I'm not good with keys, i'd end up locking them inside the locker!

 

[pappajohn]

Yes it worked! It was a little stiff but putting a little pressure on the door and jiggling while turning got them to open.

Thanks again all

That will be the seals exerting pressure on the door.
Try pushing the door slightly near the lock then turn.

DOH!!!! Just read your post again.

 

[pappajohn]

turn the key to the locked position and withdraw the key.

Good tip.
Swinging the door open with the key protruding could make a nice ding in the bodywork.....if the door opens against the body.

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[Rollin]

it is a 1995 Hymer Camp 544. Hard to believe at 22 she's a year older than my son. She's certainly a lot more presentable!

 

[Rollin]

Thanks Mickey that is amazingly helpful. Better get my reading hat on!

cheers
Rich

 

[scotjimland]

Page 64 Hymer Manual ..

Opening:

Insert key into locking cylinder and turn a quarter turn in an anti- clockwise direction. The lock handle (Fig. 42,2) snaps out.

Remove the key.

Turn lock handle one quarter turn in an anticlockwise direction. The flap lock is open.


Closing:

Firmly close the external flap.

Turn lock handle in a clockwise direction until it is horizontal. The flap lock is now engaged but not locked.

Insert key into locking cylinder.

Press down lock handle with key inserted and turn key a quarter turn in a clockwise direction. The lock handle will stay bolted.

Remove the key.

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[Rollin]

Thanks mate, I've read all the important bits of the manual, it doesn't go into as much depth as I'd like but it's got me up to speed on the basics. Still I'm sure it wont be long before I have another silly question!

 

[cranky]

I'm not good with keys, i'd end up locking them inside the locker!

just like I did! with the water tank filler cap as well! had to get the spare key posted to loch Lomond . now I always lock it with the key.

 

[Mickey1]

wd40

Thanks @Kevan , managed to free up one door with a shed load of wd40, but when I rang the dealers, they said it's been a known problem and will replace the locks.

Mickey.

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[Spriddler]

Thanks @Kevan when I rang the dealers, they said it's been a known problem.

Aaargh! If the problem was 'known' they should've checked it already and at least told you.

Good job they don't sell parachutes.

 

[Mickey1]

@Spriddler , If I hadn't got the info from here, I would've just kept forcing them out with the key. I've got the one door opening, but the other ones too stiff,so I'll get them replaced.

Mickey.

 

[Spriddler]

@Mickey1 TBH I would be highly miffed if a dealer smugly said it's a known fault and yet they didn't check it or warn you to be aware of the possibility as if it's some sort of trade secret. Some owners have to travel long distances and suffer not a little inconvenience to revisit a dealer. I'd like to have the nerve to run up a large bill with them and use a card with insufficient funds to pay it, then explaining that it doesn't surprise me it's been refused as it's a known fault with that card. The only snag is that they'd hang on to my m/h