Very Poor Design

[Archie H]

After a few days in Fylingthorpe last week I was amazed to see how poor the roof over cab design is in our new acquisition this year.

Of course the precipitation pissed it down. However, for the life of me this is shocking as you can see. A river of water runs off the roof and down the door seal. I'm just hoping that the seals are excellent! Although that will not help when you open the door to get in or out it literally pours all over the inside of the door that contains electric window switches. This was a constant stream and as long as it rains its there. How can this be anything other than another design fault and in this instance it is not Fiat's design. This belongs squarely with Dethleffs.

How many others have and are experiencing this problem and has anyone come up with a simple DIY fix?
Look forward to comments.

 

[Steve and Denise]

Yes it looks like they forgot to fit a drip strip Rainbow conversations sell it self adhesive in white or grey.

 

[Drexxer]

I'd have more faith in the vehicle manufacturer than any make of motorhome body stuck to it

 

[LesW]

I'm absolutely no expert, but it looks like something is missing there.

Our 15 year old Inca has a proper rain gulley thing between the cab and the overhead bit..

 

[GMLS]

I'm absolutely no expert, but it looks like something is missing there.

Our 15 year old Inca has a proper rain gulley thing between the cab and the overhead bit..

Agreed. They seem to have made a better job of sealing the vertical interface between the cab and the sides. Both areas subject to potential flexing and expansion/contraction.

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[kevntrace]

A panel van doesn't have a drip rail above the door does it ?? the rain just pelts it down onto the top of the van & door seals,, it should be fine just as it is.
kev

 

[kenhaus]

Our new Dethleffs has the same problem so be interested in any fore the coming solution. Do you also get the ‘drip, drip,drip’ effect on the rear hitting the lower moulding which is very audible when in bed...grrrr!

 

[Archie H]

Yes it looks like they forgot to fit a drip strip Rainbow conversations sell it self adhesive in white or grey.

Thanks, I'll have look.

 

[Archie H]

Our new Dethleffs has the same problem so be interested in any fore the coming solution. Do you also get the ‘drip, drip,drip’ effect on the rear hitting the lower moulding which is very audible when in bed...grrrr!

Fortunately I haven't noticed it yet but I do suffer from poor/selective hearing according to my wife.

 

[lesleyjean]

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Yes it looks like they forgot to fit a drip strip Rainbow conversations sell it self adhesive in white or grey.

We have the problem also. Any chance you could put a link to the part required.

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[rosalan]

Not a new problem I think. I believe my Burstner had the same problem a few years ago.
Perhaps a small oversight on the designers behalf and missed by everyone else who did not observe this otherwise excellent van while standing in a rainstorm.

 

[Speve]

Johns cross also sell this and you get a discount for being a MHF member?

Fiamma Drip Stop 75cm

The Drip-Stop gutter prevents black streaks on your motorhome or caravan, and it is made from wide-base flexible polyvinyl.

www.johnscross.co.uk

 

[Pausim]

It has to run off the roof somewhere and every time you park up it is quite likely to run off somewhere different.

 

[Archie H]

Thanks to all who have responded. Very helpful and I will be buying some drip strip/stop.

lesleyjean just google motorhome drip strip/stop.

Thanks

 

[Archie H]

It has to run off the roof somewhere and every time you park up it is quite likely to run off somewhere different.

Preferably not into the door electrics though. Doesn't detract from poor design in the first place.

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[Campervan_man]

De-grease the area that you are applying the drip stop. Mask off the area with guide lines as once applied it can't be moved about easily. If you warm it up with a hair drier it makes it more gluey.

 

[Archie H]

De-grease the area that you are applying the drip stop. Mask off the area with guide lines as once applied it can't be moved about easily. If you warm it up with a hair drier it makes it more gluey.

Just need to get some now and thanks for the advice.

 

[JimboT]

next time get an A Class
lol
Jim

 

[Potty]

Our new Dethleffs has the same problem so be interested in any fore the coming solution. Do you also get the ‘drip, drip,drip’ effect on the rear hitting the lower moulding which is very audible when in bed...grrrr!

We always try to park very slightly nose down so water runs off at the front. Of course, this means the silver screens get wetter!

 

[Jurrasic]

Our new Dethleffs has the same problem so be interested in any fore the coming solution. Do you also get the ‘drip, drip,drip’ effect on the rear hitting the lower moulding which is very audible when in bed...grrrr!

I have raised the issue of drip drip at the rear with Lowdhams. The water drips off the Thule bike rack fixing at the top because the bracket does not extend to the full width of the rear. Been told Dethleffs are doing a fix and am currently waiting for the revised part to arrive. Been waiting since May!

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[Googlebot]

next time get an A Class
lol
Jim

On mine It does the same, runs off the awning when parked a certain way and straight down the window.

 

[Archie H]

DMEvans, please keep us posted on your progress with Lowdhams/Dethleffs, if it's anything like the response I got in relation to the recent Teleco Satellite problem all they ever seem to want to do is open your wallet and help themselves. Thanks for responding.
Archie

 

[TheTwoOfUs]

We have a Dethleffs and we don't experience this. However I'm a bit anal about getting the van level so perhaps you're parking with a slight sideways and front end slope?

 

[Archie H]

You may be right however that does not detract from the fact that their is no provision for run off even when on the move other than wind force.

 

[Stanbrook]

We have these deflectors that allow the windows to be partially open in the rain. https://www.motorhomeessentials.com/wind-deflectors.html
Hope you find a solution.

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[EMS]

I have found often when it is raining the rain dripping of the trim at the back of the van onto the bumper annoying when trying to sleep, my wife does not have this problem. This is not always the case if the van is slightly nose low then the rain runs of the front of the van as has been indicated above. Not a problem when on site but bad when getting in or out of the van when on route. Tell us how you get on with the sticking of the rain gutter.

 

[Jurrasic]

DMEvans, please keep us posted on your progress with Lowdhams/Dethleffs, if it's anything like the response I got in relation to the recent Teleco Satellite problem all they ever seem to want to do is open your wallet and help themselves. Thanks for responding.
Archie

Will do. Unfortunately Lowdhams now not replying to my e mails. So frustrating to have an irritating issue that could so easily be fixed.