Couple of faults whilst on holiday. (1 Viewer)

[chopper602]

Had a leak coming from the washbasin and found it here :
https://flic.kr/p/Wb5Mg4
I've applied contact adhesive and will back that up with duct tape for now, does anyone recognize this arrangement and any idea where I can get a replacement?
Also, one of the skylights seems to have stopped working. The handle has no tension and doesn't tilt the vent up anymore (I'm guessing it's been overwound). Luckily it's in the down position! Is this anything I can fix in situ, as I'm in CZ at the moment !
https://flic.kr/p/X9C2EL

 

[chopper602]

Fix / bodge the washbasin drain
https://flic.kr/p/X9C2EL
Just waiting to see if it's worked before I put all the fiddly screws and the moulding back

 

[autorouter]

Plumbers fix PVC or ABS pipes together using 'solvent weld' glue. Easily available in plumbers/hardware/DIY shops. That would fix it permanently.

If you feel really good about fixing it, that's the fumes from the solvent.

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[moulin 87]

Looks like a Remis skylight where the wire in tube element of the mechanism has seized.. So the winder is moving but the skylight isn't..

We had that problem on an earlier van, unfortunately the replacement parts are no longer supplied by Remis (if it is the problem)...

Sod to find out with the rooflight down, happened to us with the rooflight partially up so we could access the mechanism which is in a channel on the roof side ..

 

[chopper602]

Looks like a Remis skylight where the wire in tube element of the mechanism has seized.. So the winder is moving but the skylight isn't..

We had that problem on an earlier van, unfortunately the replacement parts are no longer supplied by Remis (if it is the problem)...

Sod to find out with the rooflight down, happened to us with the rooflight partially up so we could access the mechanism which is in a channel on the roof side ..

It is a Remis skylight. Does that mean it'll have to be completely replaced??

 

[moulin 87]

It is a Remis skylight. Does that mean it'll have to be completely replaced??

When it happened to us it was recommended we replace it with a Heki? but internally it was a bit smaller so it would have left 'tide mark' where the Remis had been so we persevered and found replacement parts.. but since that time Remis have stopped making them, perhaps 2 or 3 years ago... 6 years ago they used to send you parts FOC, then they were chargeable, now nothing.

I tried to free the wire in the tube but to no avail, it was well rusted, but it may be worth a go if it only just stopped working. Getting the Perspex cover off is tricky if I remember correctly.

If you don't need to use it you could leave it shut..

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[peterc10]

Plumbers fix PVC or ABS pipes together using 'solvent weld' glue. Easily available in plumbers/hardware/DIY shops. That would fix it permanently.

If you feel really good about fixing it, that's the fumes from the solvent.

Solvent weld only works on PVC, not ABS. Not suitable for fixing this.

 

[chopper602]

Solvent weld only works on PVC, not ABS. Not suitable for fixing this.

It seems watertight at present, so may become a permanent fix!

 

[chopper602]

When it happened to us it was recommended we replace it with a Heki? but internally it was a bit smaller so it would have left 'tide mark' where the Remis had been so we persevered and found replacement parts.. but since that time Remis have stopped making them, perhaps 2 or 3 years ago... 6 years ago they used to send you parts FOC, then they were chargeable, now nothing.

I tried to free the wire in the tube but to no avail, it was well rusted, but it may be worth a go if it only just stopped working. Getting the Perspex cover off is tricky if I remember correctly.

If you don't need to use it you could leave it shut..

I don't think it's rusted as it used to work fine. Probably something has snapped but I've no idea how to get inside

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[autorouter]

Solvent weld only works on PVC

PVC solvent weld for PVC pipes, ABS solvent weld for ABS pipes. Different products.

If you are constructing a pressurized system, it matters. If not, then either will work.

Best to get the right one if you know what the pipe is made of. It will be printed or embossed on the pipe or fitting somewhere. If they only sell one, it's usually the PVC version.

 

[chopper602]

PVC solvent weld for PVC pipes, ABS solvent weld for ABS pipes. Different products.

If you are constructing a pressurized system, it matters. If not, then either will work.

Best to get the right one if you know what the pipe is made of. It will be printed or embossed on the pipe or fitting somewhere. If they only sell one, it's usually the PVC version.

Evo Stick impact adhesive seems to have done the trick for now anyway.

 

[Gizmouk]

Roof vents and spares here:
https://www.leisureshopdirect.com/ventilation/caravan-roof-vent

The problem is you'll need to take yours apart to find the bit that's bust.

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[mitzimad]

i think magnums do a connector like the one on your basin

 

[chopper602]

Temp repair wasn't too good and started to leak again. Will have to dismantle and try and find a replacement part. At the moment I'm going to leave the roof vent as is. It's down and safe and there are other vents in front and behind of its position.
Had a coming together with another van on a bend, which damaged the wing mirror Milenco 'cover' which I need to take care of next, but if course these are probably not available singularly

 

[Minxy]

Don't suppose you can get hold of a bit of inner tube can you? You could glue the 2 parts together glue the inner tube over it, and then tape it on to be safe ... should hold until you can get home and replace the part.

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[chopper602]

Don't suppose you can get hold of a bit of inner tube can you? You could glue the 2 parts together glue the inner tube over it, and then tape it on to be safe ... should hold until you can get home and replace the part.

I'm home now . . just need to find the correct part and fix it !

 

[DaveandJen]

The broken bit is called a Hose Tail and they normally have a BSP thread at one end and the connection to push on the flexible hose at the other. It looks to have snapped at the threaded bit looking at the photo but not sure. These are off the shelf at hose suppliers, most large towns have one and by taking it along will ensure you get the correct size otherwise various types for sale on Amazon by searching for hose tail - this is just one of them. https://www.amazon.co.uk/THREAD-CORRUGATED-CONNECTORS-SIZES-BSP-38MM/dp/B01BFB949U/ref=sr_1_61?ie=UTF8&qid=1502658283&sr=8-61&keywords=hose+tail

 

[chopper602]

The broken bit is called a Hose Tail and they normally have a BSP thread at one end and the connection to push on the flexible hose at the other. It looks to have snapped at the threaded bit looking at the photo but not sure. These are off the shelf at hose suppliers, most large towns have one and by taking it along will ensure you get the correct size otherwise various types for sale on Amazon by searching for hose tail - this is just one of them. https://www.amazon.co.uk/THREAD-CORRUGATED-CONNECTORS-SIZES-BSP-38MM/dp/B01BFB949U/ref=sr_1_61?ie=UTF8&qid=1502658283&sr=8-61&keywords=hose+tail

I'll pop back to the storage place and try and get the bit off then go from there . . . I guess it's failed due to the movement of the sink (it slides back and forth to allow the shower or toilet to be used).

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[DaveandJen]

Good luck. You may need to unscrew it back near the sink (hopefully it will unscrew and its not bonded), in which case you will need a hose tail to female BSP thread.

 

[jockaneezer]

The easiest way to fix the sink drain would be to buy a new waste trap. If you look down the plughole, there will be a screw in the centre that you take out to remove the trap, there's probably a couple of rubber washers or 'o' rings involved too. Removing it might make it easier to effect a repair, but if it's a sliding sink, a repair might just fail again.

 

[Wagoneer]

Re Remis roof light. The handle on my Remis has a rachet device. Maybe the rachet has given up the ghost? Handles are available from leisureshopdirect.
Best to first remove the inner plastic surround to access the handle. Use a thin blade, like a kitchen knife, and gently prise between roof and plastic surround all around the perimeter. The plastic surround is held in place by about 10 rubber sockets. The handle will come away with the plastic surround.
Best of luck.

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[chopper602]

This is the wee beastie that I need to replace
https://flic.kr/p/XgqFMC
I've been to a local caravan supply place and they're confident they can get a suitable replacement. Should be in on Tuesday <fingers crossed>

 

[chopper602]

It works (so far anyway). Didn't take much water with me (tank is close to empty) to test with so I will re-visit tomorrow after work. Had to turn on the gas and heat up some water to stick the end of the hose into (to soften a little). The trap actually unscrewed so I was able to get that end on easily (with a bit of weight on it). I've tightened up the jubilee clip so will put a few litres through it and if Ok put the fancy trim with all the little screws back on.
<crosses fingers>