Lenny HB
LIFE MEMBER
- Oct 18, 2007
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- Funster No
- 658
- MH
- Hymer B678 DL
- Exp
- Since 2008 & many years tugging
Since around 2016 Hymer have been fitting plastic door hinges to all doors & locker including the Habitation door. Most of us with these hinges have found excessive wear on the hinges.
For the cheap plastic hinge, Hymer charge £120 each for replacements, extortion for a bit of plastic crap not up to the job. I am in the process of getting some replacements made in 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel.
This is the existing thread about the problem and the replacements, post #93 shows my prototypes cost should be around £25 including fixings it's still to be confirmed by the supplier, I'm not looking to making a profit out of them just want to solve a problem for Hymer Funsters.
I have also started a list on the other thread for people who want them.
www.motorhomefun.co.uk
This shows the problem.
Sample replacement.
For the cheap plastic hinge, Hymer charge £120 each for replacements, extortion for a bit of plastic crap not up to the job. I am in the process of getting some replacements made in 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel.
This is the existing thread about the problem and the replacements, post #93 shows my prototypes cost should be around £25 including fixings it's still to be confirmed by the supplier, I'm not looking to making a profit out of them just want to solve a problem for Hymer Funsters.
I have also started a list on the other thread for people who want them.
Hymer Dynamic Line Habitation Door Hinge Excessive Wear
The habitation door hinges seemingly made of a plastic compound are showing signs of wear, as yet it is not causing problems nor has it caused the door to drop, but is very concerning on a van barely 4 years old. My dealer has submitted photographs to Team 3 at Hymer asking for advice. Van is a...
www.motorhomefun.co.uk
This shows the problem.
Sample replacement.