Hymer Exsis A Class Sliding Window Rattle

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Hello to All……I have been a very regular MotorhomeFun reader for the last few years and learnt a lot from previous posts.

I am finally stuck and need to ask for help.

I recently purchased a 2015 Hymer Exsis i-504 A-class. It is a right hand drive version and the drivers side siding window rattles when travelling on uneven roads.

To rectify the rattle and reduce horizontal play I am hoping to adjust the latch part that is fitted to the glass window but unsure how this latch comes apart. Note:- I have dismantled the latch part fitted to the surround, unfortunately it does not have any scope to adjust.

Before I end up breaking the latch trying to dismantle. Has anyone had any past experience working with this type of sliding window latch ??

Here is a link to a similar latch being sold on eBay. I still cannot work out how it would come apart

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-...=item2abcd49117:g:npgAAOSw6X1b~QRS:rk:36:pf:0

Thanks

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I presume that there is a gap between the catch on the lock and the keep on the window frame. You might like to consider a fairly simple modification by getting some black Milliput and fashioning a thin strip along the keep. Once it has hardened you could file it down bit by bit until the catch holds tightly. Haven’t had a similar problem with my Hymer but have used this method on another problem issue and it worked extremely well.
 
Xabia

You presumed correctly. Certainly sounds a good idea which negates the removal of the latch.

Thanks
 
Could you try gluing a section of black cable tie or similar strip to the latch on the mating part fixed to the frame?
 
:welco:
On our second Hymer with the same latch so far no problems.
You could just space the latch plate off the bodywork and if that works you could make a black plastic spacer to sit behind the latch plate.

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Ours rattles when open where the two panes overlap, whether it’s open an inch or full. It’s really annoying to the point where I tend to keep it shut.
I recall on old Hymer’s there used to be a tensioner of some sort half way down the sliding pain where it passes over the other one.
 
Not sure if ours rattles when open, as we have not owned the motorhome for long and the weather has been too cold but I will test out soon.
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@Scotchbonnet. Not the same latch as yours, but similar, and equally vulnerable to opportunists.

Like me, you could try to kill two birds with one stone, by installing a simple visual deterrent, which applies pressure to the sliding window. This may also alleviate the rattle. (y)

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The rod is a spring loaded net curtain rod, separated, cut down to fit, then reassembled before being tensioned. Been using it for years, and also use a smaller version on the polycarbonate lounge window. ;)

Good luck sorting out that annoying rattle. :mad: ........... ;)

Cheers,

Jock. :)

P.S. The pervious owner used a piece of long dowling in the channel, but that compromised the channel's ability to drain away condensation or moisture to the outside vents. :(
 
Jock

I bought a curtain rod recently as a backup to not being able to rectify the rattle. I must have seen a previous post suggesting this method.

Thanks
Iain

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I presume that there is a gap between the catch on the lock and the keep on the window frame. You might like to consider a fairly simple modification by getting some black Milliput and fashioning a thin strip along the keep. Once it has hardened you could file it down bit by bit until the catch holds tightly. Haven’t had a similar problem with my Hymer but have used this method on another problem issue and it worked extremely well.

Xabia

I tried the black Milliput on the latch keep and it looks like it has solved the problem rattle. The Milliput is very easy to work with and I am sure it will come in handy for other small jobs.

Thanks
Iain S
 
Glad to hear that it worked Iain, I have used it for a number of applications. I also find Sugru very good if you want something with a little flex in it.

Mike
 

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