What have you fixed on your motorhome this week? (1 Viewer)

Nov 7, 2015
496
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Newport, Shropshire
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40,071
MH
Autosleeper Broadway
Exp
since 2015 previously caravaning 25 years
On Monday the alternator belt started to squeal at tickover, traced to a sticking tensioner, I replaced the faulty auxiliary belt tensioner and both belts, the air con compressor has to be removed to access the tensioner fixing bolts, not an easy job.
Sod’s law, two days later the egr valve failed and the engine went into limp mode, fortunately only a mile from home, I fitted a new egr valve and now running fine again, both jobs with limited access but very glad we weren’t away on our travels.
Incidentally our Peugeot Boxer has the Ford 2.2ltr engine, the faulty tensioner was probably due to water dripping off the engine mount and running behind the belt cover, so much for the lousy windscreen scuttle design !

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PP Bear

LIFE MEMBER
Apr 5, 2013
7,735
28,141
Kent, UK
Funster No
25,395
MH
Auto Trail Dakota SE
Exp
2012
Front of the van was looking tired, dated and in need of some tlc, plus I wanted to improve the fart in a bean can horn.

Upgraded the horn, sounds much better and stripped out grill and old lights and replaced with new headlights, upgraded all the bulbs and orange indicator bulbs which had almost pealed to the clear lense.

Took the time while the old lights were out, to rub down the surface rust off the front cross member, treat with rust killer and spray with sealant.

Really pleased with the results so far, I just need to tidy up the grill and fit and then all done again.

in no particular order.
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Aug 22, 2007
2,461
31,751
essex
Funster No
145
MH
2017 sunlight t69s euro6
Exp
since 1999
started in the shower took out the blinds/insect screens hoover and wash same in the toilet area clean the toilet/basin the kitchen sink cooker and sink then put the orig table back in then cleaned out all the dross we collected on our 2 month trip round germany holland and belgium check oil water screenwash ordered 2 new tyres for fitting on sunday hoovered and polished the inside will be leaving the outside till we go away again in weeks time all done with no alcohol consumed
 

Minxy

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Aug 22, 2007
32,489
66,016
E Yorks
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149
MH
Carthago Compactline
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Since 1996, had Elddis/Swift/Rapido/Rimor/Chausson MHs. Autocruise/Globecar PVCs/Compactline i-138
started in the shower took out the blinds/insect screens hoover and wash same in the toilet area clean the toilet/basin the kitchen sink cooker and sink then put the orig table back in then cleaned out all the dross we collected on our 2 month trip round germany holland and belgium check oil water screenwash ordered 2 new tyres for fitting on sunday hoovered and polished the inside will be leaving the outside till we go away again in weeks time all done with no alcohol consumed
Does that mean you'll need to do it again when p*ssed to ensure you've done it right? 😄

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Aug 22, 2007
2,461
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essex
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145
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2017 sunlight t69s euro6
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since 1999
Does that mean you'll need to do it again when p*ssed to ensure you've done it right? 😄
No course not it was to make sure I did not wreck it then have to put it right tomorrow (y)
 
Sep 17, 2017
5,335
9,945
Birmingham, UK
Funster No
50,575
MH
A-Class
Exp
2017
Fuel filler flap had dinky little fragile clips to hold it closed. They started to fail and a gust of wind on the motorway would open the door and it'd flap away, banging on the side of the van. We've been keeping it closed with blutack for the past month.

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I managed to track down a replacement fuel filler assembly. The new model uses magnets instead of a clip, which should be a better design. The issue was that I had to replace the whole assembly, including the filler neck and breather tube. And I couldn't get to the pipework from the outside. It took a couple of hours to disassemble several panels inside, including some of the lounge seating, to get to the pipework to release the jubilee clips from fill neck. So it took an afternoon and I ended up stinking of diesel. I guess I won't see whether I refitted it all properly until the next trip to the fuel station...
 
Apr 27, 2008
11,794
13,955
Eastbourne East Sussex
Funster No
2,327
MH
Hymer low profile
Exp
Since 1972
Finally managed to find the clips to open the hidden fusebox on my transit, as I blew the fuse for the side marker lights. Fuse now replaced and mh now at MOT place everything crossed.

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Oct 12, 2009
10,434
23,276
SW London, Poland and all Europe
Funster No
8,876
MH
A Class N+B Arto 69GL
Exp
Since 2009
We have a wardrobe with a removable shelf at half-height, but whoever decided on the shelf did not put another light below it.

I fitted a PIR battery-powered light, which just sticks with 3M tape to underside of shelf.

I bought an extra one in case we find another 'dark hole' for its use
 
Sep 17, 2017
5,335
9,945
Birmingham, UK
Funster No
50,575
MH
A-Class
Exp
2017
We have a wardrobe with a removable shelf at half-height, but whoever decided on the shelf did not put another light below it.

I fitted a PIR battery-powered light, which just sticks with 3M tape to underside of shelf.

I bought an extra one in case we find another 'dark hole' for its use
We've got a few of those PIR battery lights. Some are really good. They last ages between recharges and only trigger when the cupboard doors are opened. Others seem to be dead all the time. I think it's because they are over sensitive and turn on all the time when the van is moving and things in the cupboards are jiggling about.

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Oct 12, 2009
10,434
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SW London, Poland and all Europe
Funster No
8,876
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A Class N+B Arto 69GL
Exp
Since 2009
We've got a few of those PIR battery lights. Some are really good. They last ages between recharges and only trigger when the cupboard doors are opened. Others seem to be dead all the time. I think it's because they are over sensitive and turn on all the time when the van is moving and things in the cupboards are jiggling about.

Ours are not re-chargeable but 4xAA. There is nothing much to move in the lower half of our wardrobe - mostly wine! Ours do not appear to be very sensitive as opening the door does not trigger them and I have to wave my hand., so hopefully the batteries will last. OH is very pleased - but wants to know why I did not fit them years ago! Answer is I only just discovered them.
 
Feb 16, 2020
482
1,463
Portugal
Funster No
68,790
MH
Dethleffs Globetrott
Exp
Newbie
34° outsode and 36° inside and habitation AC unit packs up. Contact the only Truma accredited tech in Croatia to be told he cannot assist for 3 weeks!!

Kindly, he offered to talk me through checking it telling me how to remove the roof ac panel, remembering how the wires are situated inside as they are a pig to get back in if wrong. Then how to remove back box to locatenthe fuse inside.

I did this, checked the fuse and it had blown. I then spent 2 hours trying to track down a suitable fuse in Istria. I finally located to the fuse in an appliance shop north of Porec, so bought 4!!

Replaced fuse with new one, replaced black box, and wires and outer casing, switched on the AC and bingo, we have a functioning AC unit again.
 
Apr 18, 2021
222
471
Devon, UK
Funster No
80,478
MH
Burstner Lyseo TD590
Exp
Long time caravanner - almost 2 years a motorhomer
The drop down Avtex TV fitted above our heads in the cab area dropped down every mile or two, more often on a rough road surface. A couple of times, I was lucky not to be hit on the head by it. The vibration was making the securing catch turn. I tried all sorts to stop it and eventually the simplest thing worked.
I wedged a thick layer of bubble wrap between screen and housing. It stops the niggly rattles and there's now no vibration opening the catch.

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Sep 17, 2017
5,335
9,945
Birmingham, UK
Funster No
50,575
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A-Class
Exp
2017
Cassette has always had a bit of a leak. When there's 'liquid' in the bowl, you can see it slowly draining into the cassette. And if you 'fill' the cassette, the 'liquid' weeps out when the cassette is standing on its end. I think the previous owner had left some toilet cleaning fluid in the bowl while it was out of use, which had dried and gone crusty on the door and damaged the rubber. Rather than replace the entire cassette with a refresh kit, I thought I'd do the environmentally friendly (cheapscate!) thing and just buy a new lip seal kit.

Not going to go into detail, or provide photos. Took about 15 mins. The mechanism is a bit weird, so it took me a couple of minutes to put it all back together. Although the inside of the cassette was pretty clean, there were areas around the mechanism that had 'detritus'. I put a bit of silicone spray around the new seal too. It appears to be watertight again. Disposable rubber gloves were used. I needed a scouring sponge to remove the dried on cleaning fluid (also disposed of!), I had a shower. I may need to burn my screwdrivers.

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Puddleduck

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Jan 15, 2014
12,357
43,866
Scottish Borders
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29,703
MH
Without at present
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On and off for many years.
I fixed an overhead locker catch yesterday - took all of 3 minutes.

I also fixed a battery powered toy that belongs to my Grandson. Took it to bits, cleaned it up, couldn't see anything wrong so fastened it back together and it works. Could have just been mucky contacts in the battery compartment. He thinks I am "Wonder Grandma" .... well at the moment.
 
Jun 6, 2022
294
625
Bottesford, Scunthorpe, UK
Funster No
89,122
MH
Autotrail Cheyenne
Exp
Newbie
This morning took delivery of and fitted a new back light unit as the nearside outer lens was cracked, not a major issue but it wasn't right and it is now.
This afternoon I washed her (Nikky) from top to bottom the roof was a challenge and needed a ladder and found lots of lichen to shift, a tent peg and the clip that holds the cycle rack closed (bonus :) ) and lots of muck, then onto front, back n sides that weren't to bad, taken a good 2 1/2 hours though.
Whilst finishing her off I had another delivery of a cowl for the heater that I noticed was missing when I was fitting the new TV aerial the other day so why ladder was out that was fitted, simply screws in, dunno where the original one is but at least rain wont get in now .
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Truma Space Heater Roof Cowl. A threaded cap that screws into heater roof flue. 60mm across the base. You must take reasonable care of the products that you wish to cancel and not use them.
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PP Bear

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Apr 5, 2013
7,735
28,141
Kent, UK
Funster No
25,395
MH
Auto Trail Dakota SE
Exp
2012
Thought I’d post a link to this thread, as it’s very informative for those having troubles with their hab doors.
 

AlunandFelicie

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Aug 20, 2018
564
6,832
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55,743
MH
Burstner lyseo time
Made a prop to hold up the bottom of the island bed to give access to the under bed store ,can’t understand why it didn’t come with one fitted🙃

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