End caps ?

[headlight]

In the recent hot weather the white plastic trim end caps at the top top of the aluminium channel to the left of the hab door have disappeared, presumably fallen off.
They were just siliconed on.
Any idea where I can get them/what they are called ?

 

[Two on Tour]

Is this any help?

Awning Spares

Awning Spares

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[headlight]

No not the awning end caps the cap on the top of the vertical aluminium channel that is just to the left of the hab door hinges.

 

[Two on Tour]

If you have a sample, then PaulandChrissy could 3D print them for you, as that may be your easy option to finding replacements.

 

[headlight]

I haven't got a sample as all 4 caps have fallen off.

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[sedge]

What function does the vertical channel perform?

 

[headlight]

I assume an awning side panel attaches in it ?

 

[headlight]

This is what it looks like now the caps are missing. It looks to me as if the grey strip has pushed the caps off as it is now proud of the channel end ?

 

[PaulandChrissy]

I could do that, but realistically would need the van to get the shape right without it looking a mess. A meet up would be the best way of doing it. What part of the country are you.

PaulandChrissy.

 

[headlight]

I could do that, but realistically would need the van to get the shape right without it looking a mess. A meet up would be the best way of doing it. What part of the country are you.

PaulandChrissy.

Thanks for the offer, I'm in South Wales where are you ?

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[PaulandChrissy]

In Hertfordshire. We go to Spilsby Lincolnshire on the 20th sept for a week and then up to Northumberland. Not coming wales direction though.

 

[headlight]

In Hertfordshire. We go to Spilsby Lincolnshire on the 20th sept for a week and then up to Northumberland. Not coming wales direction though.

No problem.
Unsurprisingly Swift have told me that the caps are discontinued.

 

[Puddleduck]

I think the only way to get spares is for them to be made for you.

 

[headlight]

I think the only way to get spares is for them to be made for you.

Possibly but I would have thought that the channel is not unique to my van.

 

[PaulandChrissy]

It’s a shame you don’t have one to send me to replicate.
Have you tried O’learys, they specialise in swift parts.

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[headlight]

It’s a shame you don’t have one to send me to replicate.
Have you tried O’learys, they specialise in swift parts.

O'Leary Motorhomes Online Shop

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

www.olearymotorhomes.co.uk

I've been on O'Leary's site and couldn't find anything that looked like mine unfortunately.

 

[scotzsue]

I've been on O'Leary's site and couldn't find anything that looked like mine unfortunately.

There is no way o'Leary's could put all their parts on the website, please give them a ring.

 

[PaulandChrissy]

There is no way o'Leary's could put all their parts on the website, please give them a ring.

I agree. Give them a ring. They have so much stuff that’s not on the website. They are really good at coming up with stuff that’s obsolete.

 

[headlight]

I will try ringing them on Tuesday.
I still find it a little hard to believe though that these caps were unique to my van.
I would have thought that the extruded aluminium channel would be pretty standard and used on several different MH's and probably caravans as well.

 

[h8ten]

What about mouldable plastic, either Fixits or Sugru?
Fixits
Sugru
There are other brands available but I haven't used others.

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[PaulandChrissy]

This is what it looks like now the caps are missing. It looks to me as if the grey strip has pushed the caps off as it is now proud of the channel end ?View attachment 656828View attachment 656829

Just had a brainwave. If you could mould a bit of air drying modelling clay over the trims to give me the contour/shape and send it to me I could make something from that.

 

[PaulandChrissy]

What about mouldable plastic, either Fixits or Sugru?
Fixits
Sugru
There are other brands available but I haven't used others.

You just gave me an idea. Use it to make a mould

 

[Basa]

Try aw marine services Canvey Island Essex, they can supply most “plastic” parts and moulding for motorhomes and caravans

 

[Colinyellowspanner]

In Blaenavon, Pontypool, near the “Big Pit”. The Caravan Repair Co. Motorhomes too, plus loads, I mean LOADS of new and used motorhome/caravan parts, equipment, bodywork and spares. Fantastic place.

 

[headlight]

In Blaenavon, Pontypool, near the “Big Pit”. The Caravan Repair Co. Motorhomes too, plus loads, I mean LOADS of new and used motorhome/caravan parts, equipment, bodywork and spares. Fantastic place.

Wasn't their place burnt down last month ?

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[Colinyellowspanner]

That’s a great shame! Maybe fire extinguishers weren’t something they sold.

 

[headlight]

 

[Colinyellowspanner]

I’ve just read the account of what happened, on Facebook. Absolute tragedy, thankfully no one seriously hurt.

 

[Vowler]

You could try polymorph.... granules "melted" in hot water... then shaped before it cools...

 

[headlight]

Thanks for all the suggestions, Highbridge caravans have today got back to me and they have the end caps in stock so I"ve just ordered 4 to replace the 4 that disappeared.