What have you fixed on your motorhome this week? (7 Viewers)

[Figaro]

Okay, stupid question. How did you get the hose out? Otherwise brilliant tip!

There's a collar around the electrical connection, I softened the end pushed it on and it allowed me to start it in the thread without dropping it or cross threading. Once started it pulled off and final tightening with box spanner.
Glad to hear it's an old mechanics tip Cox I figured it out all by myself as I don't know any old mechanics.

 

[sweetie]

Not fixing myself but just taking to garage to have n/s and o/s ball joints replaced as I had advisory on MOT. Before we go away for 4 to 6 weeks in UK hope to get a bit of fishing in.

 

[TerryL]

Fitted new metal clips to the skylight, the ones that hold the plastic surround on. Had to order them from Germany!

Went to replace the gas filter - the old one was still in pristine condition so I'll leave it for now. Amazing when you consider the amount of gas that's been through it, including Moroccan!

Removed the old (spare) Shurflo fresh water pump ready to strip down and overhaul.

Ordered a replacement lens for the luggage rack light I managed to smash by reversing into a post (no other damage). £24 from Thule, £9.95 off Ebay.

Started to replace the Fiamma sidewall mounts for the awning legs (broke one of them) then realised I'd left the sealant at home (van in storage yard).

All stupid little jobs that tend to accumulate when you're away for 3 months. Still got a couple of bigger jobs to do but need to bring van home for them.

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[StitchesnFluff]

Must admit I save some ‘little’ jobs for when we are away.....

 

[scotzsue]

Been down to the van, got a list for John, he doesn't like me touching his garage equipment, or tools if you prefer, so he will have to do it himself.

 

[Figaro]

A very careful explanation, thank you.
We might have got the wrong end of the stick if worded differently

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[Janine]

Son, Adam, fitted a pull to the front of the cutlery drawer in my Nuevo using a bit of a lanyard which had already been repurposed to attach his Funster flag to the flag pole.

 

[Wildbill]

First bit of welding I have ever had to do on this van in six year's used. My gasles flux wire not the best but its done the job and passed the hammer test
Went a bit mad with the cutting but all the rust cut out
Bill

 

[Wildbill]

First fill and fill and sand down

Time for the wet and dry
Bi

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[Bill and Tracey]

Not fixed yet. Would like some advice. The grab rail on the door of my Bessacarr e350 snapped off (because I was swinging on it). I have a replacement but when I went to remove the bolts on the old one, they just spun round and round without loosening. They are Allen key fittings. I took the seat belt panel off to see if I could get behind the fixtures but it is a tight squeeze and cannot really see how to do it. Any ideas?

Could you take a few photos of the work area? Before and after the mishap with as much light as possible.

 

[Jev88]

Wired in the LED strips into my rear marker lights. Look quite modern behind the diffuser!
Now need someone that can 3D print matching clear covers for front......

 

[Wildbill]

A coat of primer till tomorrow then wet and dry
RE cote with primer rub down and top coat
Job done

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[Wildbill]

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[Wildbill]

Must admit I save some ‘little’ jobs for when we are away.....

I don't have much choice there's alyays sumthing neading don on my van
Bill

 

[rangi]

Having trouble with the Rocker box gasket leaking. Trying to source a gasket for a 1.8 petrol engine, circa 1992, have been told it's obsolete. Tried the internet, found plenty for the diesel engines of that year(s)

Anyone have any ideas where I can source one?

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[Wildbill]

Having trouble with the Rocker box gasket leaking. Trying to source a gasket for a 1.8 petrol engine, circa 1992, have been told it's obsolete. Tried the internet, found plenty for the diesel engines of that year(s)

Anyone have any ideas where I can source one?

Costal motor homes or get Cork sheet and make one
Bill

 

[rangi]

Costal motor homes or get Cork sheet and make one
Bill

A cork sheet was my last option Bill, the problem is it has an "arch" on one end, but thanks anyway Bill for the Coastal M/H tip will give 'em a go tomorrow.

 

[Spawn_e_git]

Fitted AL-KO spare wheel under the rear frame.


Installed MIFI system including roof aerial

Installed DAB radio with Aerial on the roof. Was fed up with crap reception from standard pillar aerial.

Fitted Aluminium mesh behind Grille. Had A/C condenser replaced by dealer as it had small hole in it. Cost them £700 so didn't want to risk a stone taking it out.

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[Wildbill]

A cork sheet was my last option Bill, the problem is it has an "arch" on one end, but thanks anyway Bill for the Coastal M/H tip will give 'em a go tomorrow.

What is it off a fiat or T5?

Bill

 

[210ians]

Hi rangitira I found your gasket just now no problem from Euro car parts also fits a Peugeot and Citroen may use same engine on all 3 vehicle's and that's 9 years later than you posted this first ,

just incase you still have same MH
13:49 pounds if it is same gasket raised at both ends

IAN

 

[rangi]

What is it off a fiat or T5?

Bill

1992 VW T4

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[gus-lopez]

A cork sheet was my last option Bill, the problem is it has an "arch" on one end, but thanks anyway Bill for the Coastal M/H tip will give 'em a go tomorrow.

@rangitara these show it in stock. Don't worry it being spanish as they are german company & all comes from Berlin ,I believe. There is an english site for them on there somewhere.Broken Link Removed

Hope this helps otherwise as Bill said the cork gasket

 

[gus-lopez]

Yer tiz on the UK site

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[rangi]

Yer tiz on the UK site

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Cheers m'dear, ordered one.

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[Wildbill]

Cheers m'dear, ordered one.

Briliant that's what this thread is all abut
Bill

 

[Keith E]

I fixed the lack of music issue.
Fitted a new radio.

 

[PhilandMena]

Been busy this week, just finished fitting second solar panel, a bit of a pain as I wired it directly to the leisure batteries (it has its own controller, so by-passed the Sargent System) and finding a route for the wires took a little figuring out but completed now and no visible wires to be seen. Also rectifies the oven fan which failed in Morocco. The problem was heat and shoddy oven build. The wire insulation from the fan melted and shorted on a bit of the oven that was not insulated. I re-connected and re-routed so no longer in contact with hot parts of oven and it's working again. I also cut and fitted a new replacement door mat from an Aldi rubber door mat. They last about a year and are cheap as chips. I will buy more when they appear again this year.

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[Louis]

Sorted the Autotrail 12volt system to work while engine running, also fitted 12volt sockets & usb’s So kids will be happy while travelling

 

[Bill and Tracey]

Not on the van, but i am lay here in a hospital bed at quarter to 5 recovering fom total knee replacement. As i didnt do it and it isnt in the van, does it still count???

Fractured my knee cap 18months ago. You have my sympathy. Get well soon.

 

[wp1234]

Changed my hab door opening mechanism , does anyone know where who makes this one.

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