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raewaters Moderator Posts : 573 Location : Fife Status : Online	Rae's New Van Arrived in Norfolk at 9am on 19th March to collect the new van. Waved goodbye to my driver, handed over the cheque, dashed to the Post Office to get the road tax and was about to set off when the seller informed me that the speedo was 5-15 miles out of callibration: I thought 'that's a strange time to tell me'. Made my way to Southend as planned, wiper blade blew off. Two days in Southend, then returned home. Travelled over night when it started to rain, dipped beam was next to useless, put on full beam, after 10 mins, strange smell of bacolite & headlights started to flicker on & off, so had to do the journey in very poor visibility. Got home. Got up this morning & started to wash the van, noticed a gap in the rear window rubbers where water had started to get in. Removed the panel from inside the shower unit to find a soaking wet van. A few pictures of what I found: Picture 1 shows you the hole & the black bits are the wood that crumbled in my hands; notice the rotten crossmember. Picture 2 shows the gap between the window rubber & the body: that's after I've tried to put it back in. Can't blame Debroy, it was my choice to buy the vehicle but because there was interest shown when I was buying it, thought it only fair to let everyone know the outcome. Rae & Ann ---------------------- Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And-which is more-you'll be a Van, my son.
Wed 24 Mar 2010 @ 18:05
margrae Card Holder Posts : 281 Location : auchendinny , Midlothian, Scotland Status : Offline	OMG.........what a dissapointment, hope you are able to put it to rights. I know the feeling when you feel someone else is going to buy what you think is a great van.....only to discover problems. Wishing you good luck. Margaret ---------------------- Life is like a box of chocolates....you never know what your going to get (Forrest Gump)
Wed 24 Mar 2010 @ 18:33
ScoobyDoo Card Holder Posts : 561 Location : Nottingham Status : Offline	Oh goodness - what a disappointment. When I met him I thought he seemed really genuine, maybe he didn't realise the floor was like that? You seem pretty knowledgable Rae so I hope you sort the problem without too much hassle. Is it worthwhile challenging him over it and get some pennies back for the work that needs doing? ----------------------
Wed 24 Mar 2010 @ 19:00
Greg Card Holder Posts : 341 Location : Shropshire Status : Offline	Let's hope that floor rot isn't too extensive, Rae. Do you think that broken crossmember is alowing the rubber gap to appear... or maybe the glass is too small? ----------------------
Wed 24 Mar 2010 @ 19:07
Gethin Moderator Posts : 4762 Location : Wesham. near Blackpool. Status : Offline	Hope its not gone to bad that you cant fix it Rae.. looking forward to meeting up with you both again soon ---------------------- GETHIN........
Wed 24 Mar 2010 @ 19:51
waynjac Card Holder Posts : 301 Location : West midlands u.k Status : Offline	Hi Rae I hope things turn out for you as I know how long you have been looking forward to having your van. I had the same Problem with a burning light switch so I brought a replacement switch and then saw another at the same show so brought 2. anyway I know you have the other van to use for parts but if its a 2 stage pull switch and you need one let me know and I will send you the other one it should plug straight in hopefully. ---------------------- Keeping it going, fingers crossed ! (me and the van that is)
Wed 24 Mar 2010 @ 20:21
bluebedouin Card Holder Posts : 766 Location : Northampton,England. Status : Offline	Ouch,bit of a shock to the system that! I'm sure you'll get it sorted though. ----------------------
Wed 24 Mar 2010 @ 20:27
Mikeyboy Card Holder Posts : 536 Location : Stamford Status : Offline	Relays and headlamps of your choice should fix that prob (have a pair of sealedbeam jobs spare if necessary and bought a job lot of relays for the same problem!)- rear windows o landcruisers are bent to the wrong radius in all cases- Im getting ready eventually to make up a bending jig to make the right ones- but.. the good news is that its dead easy to remove the furniture, unbolt the floor and use the old one to make a template- but... getting it out the back door can be fun! Get Marine ply and roll on bitumen paint after a good dosing of preservative! The brochure youve got was one i printed off this website! One thing I want to do that Debroy did was to use chrome filler for the back window seals- very cool! Another thought- whilst you have the floor off, its a cracking opportunity to get the chassis stripped and resealed! Doncha just love opportunitism? Also check if the old open cell foam is still filling the gaps between the floor and the walls- I replaced this with filler foam which doesnt hold moisture in quite the same way! Hell, youve got a good looking van- but you dindnt expect perfection did you? Another point- I just acquired a new back door- they have a design fault that often results in stress cracks around the bottom hinge- I cant remember if yours is affected yet, but if not, its worth adding some reinforcement with steel plate and more fibreglass to reduce the threat! Will be posting pic eventually of my new doors preparation. And if your rooflights ever need replacing, Ive made a yoke and former which makes some pretty dandy replacements- pick the colour you like! (originally they were orange, but fade over time and get brittle). Hope this helps! ---------------------- If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all..
Wed 24 Mar 2010 @ 22:28
Mikeyboy Card Holder Posts : 536 Location : Stamford Status : Offline	check calibration with satnav- but might be wrong tyres? cable? fitted 15 mph seems extreme! ---------------------- If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all..
Wed 24 Mar 2010 @ 22:31
raewaters Moderator Posts : 573 Location : Fife Status : Online	Thanks for everyone's concern. Licked my wounds & got on with it this morning. Took the shower compartment out completely, cut the floor back to good wood then cut the replacement piece of wood to fit: this will not be put in properly until I sort the leak in the window. Rae & Ann ---------------------- Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And-which is more-you'll be a Van, my son.
Thu 25 Mar 2010 @ 16:35
Mr D.S.Joyce. Card Holder Posts : 280 Location : perth scotland uk Status : Offline	Bloody hell. Hi Rea, What a bloody nasty shock to get, just when you think you've found a good van, makes you wish the cheque was still in the post eh. The van I bought needed a fair bit of work but most of it I was expecting due to the price I paid. Doug. ---------------------- D S Joyce.
Thu 25 Mar 2010 @ 16:54
Mikeyboy Card Holder Posts : 536 Location : Stamford Status : Offline	when you do get the windows sorted, replace the green sponge around the edge of the floorframe- its a killer! ---------------------- If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all..
Thu 25 Mar 2010 @ 17:39
raewaters Moderator Posts : 573 Location : Fife Status : Online	Mikeyboy wrote: check calibration with satnav- but might be wrong tyres? cable? fitted 15 mph seems extreme! Mike, it's not the wheels, the man has put an overdrive gearbox in & seemingly there's something missing off the gearbox where the cable fits in & yes, I have checked it with my sat-nav & it is that far out. Rae & Ann ---------------------- Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And-which is more-you'll be a Van, my son.
Thu 25 Mar 2010 @ 19:40
raewaters Moderator Posts : 573 Location : Fife Status : Online	Mr D.S.Joyce. wrote: What a bloody nasty shock to get, Hello Doug, yes it was but I feel positive that I can sort all the problems out without too much financial output - just time: I've got a lot of that. Trouble is, I keep finding other little bits. Hope it makes interesting reading. Rae & Ann ---------------------- Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And-which is more-you'll be a Van, my son.
Thu 25 Mar 2010 @ 19:45
bluebedouin Card Holder Posts : 766 Location : Northampton,England. Status : Offline	raewaters wrote: ....Trouble is, I keep finding other little bits.... I think that just about sums up a cf owner! ----------------------
Thu 25 Mar 2010 @ 20:33
Mikeyboy Card Holder Posts : 536 Location : Stamford Status : Offline	raewaters wrote: Took the shower compartment out completely, cut the floor back to good wood then cut the replacement piece of wood to fit Perhaps the leaky window was assisted by the shower? mind, no standing room anyway! ---------------------- If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all..
Thu 25 Mar 2010 @ 20:55
Mr D.S.Joyce. Card Holder Posts : 280 Location : perth scotland uk Status : Offline	Sealant. Hi Rea, I have just done my roof with a sealant I was told about by a guy I know who works for Wick's of all outfits, because I had two leaks that I could not find let alone stop. And because it has now been raining for the last two days non stop I checked this morning and by god it works, I will find the tin and put the name up it may be some help to you. Doug. ---------------------- D S Joyce.
Fri 26 Mar 2010 @ 11:23
raewaters Moderator Posts : 573 Location : Fife Status : Online	Today's task? Try to make the back window fit properly as it was hanging out. To my dismay, when I started looking for the leaks, I found two large cracks; bad enough for the water to gain access. Took the window out as it wasn't sealing properly. Window back in: won't be happy until I repair the damaged areas. Hopefully it will stop raining. Now I'm concentrating on the light switch. Rae & Ann ---------------------- Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And-which is more-you'll be a Van, my son.
Fri 26 Mar 2010 @ 13:49
Mike Fahl Card Holder Posts : 121 Location : Upminster Essex Status : Offline	I have a spare light switch if you need it.. ---------------------- I AM NOT CRAZY!I JUST THINK I AM!!
Fri 26 Mar 2010 @ 17:40
raewaters Moderator Posts : 573 Location : Fife Status : Online	Mike Fahl wrote: I have a spare light switch if you need it.. Thanks Mike for your very kind offer but I've just taken one off my other Bedford. Rae & Ann ---------------------- Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And-which is more-you'll be a Van, my son.
Fri 26 Mar 2010 @ 17:44
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