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[moommoo]

Hello all,
I've only been posting for half an hour but I'm someone...anyone...can help me out.
I bought our motorhome only a few weeks ago...
Saying it has issues is an understatement, however I'm trying to address the problems before springtime and looking forward to some happy trotting.
The van had some sheet stuck to the back panel with silicone.....without being able to see underneath at the time of buying the van I didn't realise how bad the damage was.
Anyway...to cut a long story short..I pulled the plastic sheet off and the aluminium trim that held it on. I'm now finding it really difficult to source some replacement aluminium profile to match the existing.
Apparently Swift used it on many caravans and motorhomes prior to 2000.
I've been in touch with Swift at Hull and given them the vehicle details but they say all their records are removed from their system periodically....unfortunately my 1999 van falls into that period...therefore they can't tell me what the van was fitted/kitted out with.
My question is ...can anyone tell me exactly what I'm looking for (a name perhaps?)

The trim I'm trying to find fits all the way around the top and side of the van both side where the roof and side panels meet. It has two small rubbers either side of it and a (herzim) strip in the middle to cover the screw heads that hold it to the van.
It's about 25mm wide without the rubber edges fitted.
I'm hoping someone might recognize it and know where I'd get some....I'm sure it will be a second hand item now.
I don't need the curved parts ...just a straight length.

I've tried loads of caravan breakers and the usual buying and selling websites but no joy.
Here's hoping someone can help.
Thanks
Moo.

 

[Two on Tour]

There's a couple on this link that might be worth a look at, forget about the rubber insert, have a look at the aluminium section.

Aluminium Sections

A wide range of aluminium extrusions and pin beading

www.woolies-trim.co.uk

 

[Two on Tour]

Another couple to look at.

Magnum Aluminium Waist Band - Magnum Motorhomes

Aluminum waist band for joining 2 panels on caravans/motorhomes In several lengths 2m and 3m available to order on-line 4m and 6m available for pick up only Etched and anodised for a Matt Silver finish Widest point measures 29mm **Please note all our Aluminium mouldings are the raw material...

magnummotorhomes.co.uk

Aluminium Herzim Rub Rail with Insert Caravan Horsebox Devon Edge 1" End Caps | eBay

Aluminium Rub Rail. The aluminium section is bright polished to give your finished item that A1 professional look. The aluminium section is manufactured in grade 6063-T5 which makes it malleable - perfect for forming around the edges of tables & units.

www.ebay.co.uk

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[moommoo]

Hello Paul and Yvette.
I did look at that site but the trim doesn't match what I need....it need to match the existing trim. Ive tried magnum and Ive seen the ebay item.
They are a very close match except how the thin rubber seals are held to the trim
This is what I need

 

[scotzsue]

Try O'learys at Dunswell They tend to buy all swift's old stock they are very helpful.

O'Leary Motorhomes Online Shop

O'Leary Motorhomes - the UK's No1 source for Motorhome self build, parts and accessories

www.olearymotorhomes.co.uk

 

[moommoo]

Hello scotzsue,,,
Thanks..
I've been in touch with O'Learys and yes they are extremely helpful....but they didn't have the item unfortunately.

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[TheBig1]

there are a couple of caravan breakers advertise on ebay

 

[moommoo]

Hello TheBig1...
I'll take a look ..
Thank you.

 

[TUCANO]

Can't really help except to suggest that instead of trying to match whatever you have remaining you remove the whole length and replace it all, assuming it is just on one side, the back of the van.
Good luck and

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[Jaws]

I am with TUCANO

If you cannot find the EXACT match, go for something totally different.. In boss speak make it a feature

A close match but not right is awful,,, something different will contrast and look fine

And remember no one, but NO one, has the an 8 ft wide head.. so they can only see one side at a time
Our Miller had totally different grafix on each side.. We never noticed it till after it was sold some three years on
It was only that we happened to be studying some old photos that it came to light !

 

[Wildbill]

O'leary's will have it
https://www.olearymotorhomes.co.uk/
bill

 

[Fontie]

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[scotzsue]

O'leary's will have it
https://www.olearymotorhomes.co.uk/
bill

post7 Wildbill they don't unfortunately.

 

[Wildbill]

Hello scotzsue,,,
Thanks..
I've been in touch with O'Learys and yes they are extremely helpful....but they didn't have the item unfortunately.

Have you tried magnum in Grimsby
BILL

 

[L' Hobo]

Just a suggestion but have you tried some coach companies/ museums that do their own repairs. The trim looks similar to what was fixed to older coaches?