Hymer Drawer & Locker Handles 2016 onwards

[Stewart J]

Many owners have experienced bubbling of the chrome on drawer and lockers handles due to the seemingly sub standard chrome plating/surface preparation and like me have had several replaced under warranty some several times. These handles were first fitted to Dynamic Line models band then across the model range. I made enquiries about having them re-chromed but was told it would be very expensive, replacements from Hymer are a buttock clenching price.
A member of the fb Hymer Owners Group has put a lot of work finding suitable replacements and has kindly given permission to produce his post on MHF.
These handles are obviously a different design and are satin chrome so will not be to everyone’s liking. The supplier is Locksonline.com.

Buy MELBURY Bow Handle for Drawers and Cabinet Doors, 128-256 mm hole centres - 2

These elegant bow handles, branded 'Melbury', are simple but quite fashionable handles for kitchen units, cupboards, drawers and dressers.. - 2

www.locksonline.com

Model is Melbury Bow Handle the short ones are part no 113.82.016 which have a screw hole pitch of 160mm between centres. The larger handle part no 113.82.019 they are 255mm between hole centres.
Again thanks to Ian Hogarth for allowing me to use his photo showing the poor chrome plating on the originals and the new ones fitted. If any members find other replacements please add to this thread

 

[DJT]

No idea why photo posted twice now corrected but unable to delete this post.

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[bigalw35]

It looks like the first photo is under water ? Hi Stewart hows things ?

 

[DavidG58]

Nice to see HOG promoting a non Hymer solution

really saddens me how many bespoke items you can’t get as spares from Hymer, no longer available even after 5 years or less, I guess other manufacturers may be as bad

thankfully I don’t have these handles on mi e though

 

[Stewart J]

For those wondering this is the handle type, it’s the third replacement under warranty, Hymer now do not want to know. Light reflection has masked worst of bubbling but some can be seen on rh side. The issue with chrome plating as many will know once it bubbles and flakes it’s thin and razor sharp apart from looking unsightly. Premium Hymer product my anus.

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[Stewart J]

It looks like the first photo is under water ? Hi Stewart hows things ?

First photo Zoom it up it’s a mess.
Things are well, currently down South, Suffolk (well for us from the Northern Frontier this is well South) ye gods you guys have some crap weather there’s the family sending us sunny photos and it’s cold and drizzled on and off all day and it’s been the same all week. Northwards tomorrow into Norfolk just North of Norwich to catch up with my wife’s God-daughter who’s just finished uni coming away with a first class honours degree, good lass.

 

[Lafant]

We have the same problem with our 2017 Duomobile. Disappointing for a firm with such a reputation for quality.

 

[Lenny HB]

I missed this thread until now, that's a nice cheap option. Hymer ones are €17 for the small one & €25 for the larger ones. That would €326 for a full set for my van.
I was looking getting them re-chromed wasn't expecting much change out of 200 quid still a lot cheaper and it would be much better quality chrome.

Premium Hymer product my anus

Only ever been a mid range van that was hyped up when Brownhills had the sole dealership.

 

[9Etype]

Hi Guys
My B588DL handles (all of them ) are the same , good old Hymer

 

[Brains]

To save me going to our storage place with a tape measure, to fit the new handles is it a simple unscrew the old ones and fit the new ones, or is there more involved such as drilling new holes and filling the old ones ?

(2018 MLT 570, bubbling in the chrome had started by 2019 and is now very apparent. Given that this is a known problem, and probably affects every vehicle sold by Hymer in the last 5 years you would have thought they would have a solution by now)

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[Stewart J]

As in original post hole centres are exact so no drilling required. Only two screws secure each handle

 

[9Etype]

Hi Stuart
Thanks for your footwork have you fitted these handles to your Hymer ? If you have any chance of a picture please.

 

[Stewart J]

Hi Stuart
Thanks for your footwork have you fitted these handles to your Hymer ? If you have any chance of a picture please.

In a word no, haven’t been home long enough to order and await delivery

 

[9Etype]

Sorry I didn’t know if you’re going down that road or not

 

[Stewart J]

Sorry I didn’t know if you’re going down that road or not

I will be over the winter once home for any length of time. Currently making the most of the summer.

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[9Etype]

Ok I hope you have a great time

 

[karalal]

Anyone interested in rechroming costs
These are from a burstner elegance
They measure 350mm in length
The cost to have 2 of these rechromed from Ashford rechroming is £240
The price from camper UK for 2 new ones is £220 Which is still a ridiculous amount for 2 handles

 

[Speve]

Many owners have experienced bubbling of the chrome on drawer and lockers handles due to the seemingly sub standard chrome plating/surface preparation and like me have had several replaced under warranty some several times. These handles were first fitted to Dynamic Line models band then across the model range. I made enquiries about having them re-chromed but was told it would be very expensive, replacements from Hymer are a buttock clenching price.
A member of the fb Hymer Owners Group has put a lot of work finding suitable replacements and has kindly given permission to produce his post on MHF.
These handles are obviously a different design and are satin chrome so will not be to everyone’s liking. The supplier is Locksonline.com.

Buy MELBURY Bow Handle for Drawers and Cabinet Doors, 128-256 mm hole centres - 2

These elegant bow handles, branded 'Melbury', are simple but quite fashionable handles for kitchen units, cupboards, drawers and dressers.. - 2

www.locksonline.com

Model is Melbury Bow Handle the short ones are part no 113.82.016 which have a screw hole pitch of 160mm between centres. The larger handle part no 113.82.019 they are 255mm between hole centres.
Again thanks to Ian Hogarth for allowing me to use his photo showing the poor chrome plating on the originals and the new ones fitted. If any members find other replacements please add to this threadView attachment 511535

I got flung off HOGs for doing that so far my handles are ok but really useful info thanks Stewart J

 

[Lenny HB]

Anyone interested in rechroming costs
These are from a burstner elegance
They measure 350mm in length
The cost to have 2 of these rechromed from Ashford rechroming is £240
The price from camper UK for 2 new ones is £220 Which is still a ridiculous amount for 2 handles

I know chome plating is expensive you say the cost is for two but would it be any more if you had 10 done?

 

[Stewart J]

Anyone interested in rechroming costs
These are from a burstner elegance
They measure 350mm in length
The cost to have 2 of these rechromed from Ashford rechroming is £240
The price from camper UK for 2 new ones is £220 Which is still a ridiculous amount for 2 handles

A family friend in the engineering world told me it would be buttock clenchingly expensive and cheaper to buy new from Hymer even at their inflated prices.

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[karalal]

I know chome plating is expensive you say the cost is for two but would it be any more if you had 10 done?

I only needed 2 all the others are fine

 

[Stewart J]

I know chome plating is expensive you say the cost is for two but would it be any more if you had 10 done?

It’s the preparation and removal of the old chromelating Lenny labour intensive so quantity may not have much bearing on it.

 

[Larrynwin]

It may be of interest but watching Car SOS recently some chrome plating was required on a plastic grille and a different method was used , I think called silvering, which looked just like chrome plating .
Sorry my description is a bit vague but marbles are going

 

[karalal]

2 years ago the price for a handle from burstner UK was £58.75 + vat

Yesterday the price is £75.98 +vat
EU transport £5.00 + vat
Uk postage £8.00 + vat
From camper uk

 

[karalal]

It may be of interest but watching Car SOS recently some chrome plating was required on a plastic grille and a different method was used , I think called silvering, which looked just like chrome plating .
Sorry my description is a bit vague but marbles are going

I think its called mirror polishing

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[Larrynwin]

I think its called mirror polishing

It actually applied a silver coat replacing the original .

 

[Lenny HB]

A family friend in the engineering world told me it would be buttock clenchingly expensive and cheaper to buy new from Hymer even at their inflated prices.

But if buy Hymer ones they will go again within 2 years.

 

[Roger20]

If this is common across the entire range then the manufacturing process is clearly defective. Hymer must have the ability to return the defective ones to their supplier for replacement at zero cost to themselves (apart from admin time). It just seems laziness and very poor service on their part not to put in this small effort on behalf of their customers in order to maintain their reputation for quality.

If we customers were prepared to force the issue with our own dealers under Sale of Goods Act legislation (6 years - inherently defective) then the message might get through to Hymer that they really ought to pull their finger out and do what they ought to be doing with their own suppliers. Hiding behind a limited 2 year manufacturers warranty is just unacceptable.

Anyone prepared to pursue this with their own dealer or seek their reaction?

 

[Brains]

If this is common across the entire range then the manufacturing process is clearly defective. Hymer must have the ability to return the defective ones to their supplier for replacement at zero cost to themselves (apart from admin time). It just seems laziness and very poor service on their part not to put in this small effort on behalf of their customers in order to maintain their reputation for quality.

If we customers were prepared to force the issue with our own dealers under Sale of Goods Act legislation (6 years - inherently defective) then the message might get through to Hymer that they really ought to pull their finger out and do what they ought to be doing with their own suppliers. Hiding behind a limited 2 year manufacturers warranty is just unacceptable.

Anyone prepared to pursue this with their own dealer or seek their reaction?

To be honest, if the Melbury handles are a simple replacement that does not rust or delaminate, at only £2.50 each, it's going to be case of change from £30 and an afternoon with a screwdriver to resolve the problem.

I think it would be more useful to get LocksOnLine to add that the handles are suitable replacements for the Hymer handles on their blurb, and offer a HOGS discount for a full set.

The cost of the Hymer originals is extortionate and the quality is abysmal.

 

[Northernraider]

Thats modern vans for you . My hymer 17 years old ... handles all as good as new

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