What did you do to your van today?

[trevskoda]

The reason the nyloc was used is because I dropped the dome nut which is now down a hole hiding. As soon as the nylon touched the screwed rod it then screwed the rod further into the rivnut on the baseplate.

I would have used a longer bar with a double bend at side of the battery which would have also stopped the bow in it, yep 2 days ago i lost a useless bracket down the side of the engine never to be found.
At least you got the problem sorted.

 

[AlyJay]

Fitted micro LEDs and vent to overhead trim. There was a factory mounted monstrosity fitted previously so I had to do something with it to cover old holes from factory add on, hence LEDs and also 1 of 3 vents which are needed as it was a condensation trap (other 2 vents are on top of side overhead pockets).
Will fit tommorow & test lights work. The actual feed I'm using was fitted already and rolled up, so must be other factory options hence extra wireing.

 

[marchie]

Drove from Zaragoza to Benicarlo hoping to speak to Tambo about the replacement of the over bed reading lights, after the final foul up by Camper UK at Lincoln; they had external Valeters clean the M/home after the floor delamination repair, and the Valeters must have used a power washer on the roof ...

First overnight stop en route to the ferry, we had a damp duvet, and no reading lights because water ingress had blown the LED lamps ...

I had expected to have just a quick word with Tambo and to return for the fitting of new lamps, but he was in a right strop dealing with a German M/homer; initially he said to call back around 5pm, then said he was too busy, and that I should come back tomorrow, EARLY ...

I had just driven 150+ miles from Zaragoza, so my arrival was not exactly tardy! Were it not for the fact that I need his technical expertise, I would have told him that I would go elsewhere.

He may have been busy, but politeness costs nothing. I'll visit tomorrow after a night on the Benicarlo Aire and see if Tambo is in a better mood!

He worked from his house garage and Van prior to COVID, and was very helpful and innovative with his repairs, fixing problems that other Technicians had said could not be repaired, and he built a thriving business.

Since COVID, Tambo has moved into a purpose built Workshop, with an expanded Accessory Shop, but has lost the personal touch on which he based his business. He was a bit 'off' last year when I needed a new tap fitted - again I would have been quite happy to let him have a quick look to see what was required, and then return for a fitting appointment, but he no longer gives one a chance to explain the problem.Very sad lowering of customer service

Steve

Went back to Tambo this morning. Arrived at 09:05, to find 2 French Motorhomes waiting (N&B Flair and a huge Morello that squeezed under the workshop doorway with about 5cm clearance!)

The Receptionist tried to turn me away, but Ramon told me to wait, and he would get to me asap. It took him 3 hours to do so (he was 1 Technician short because of illness), during which time he turned away as many as 10 M/homes looking for on the spot service ...

He had only 1 lamp (2 are needed) so ordered the 2nd for fitting on 29th January, the first date with any space for bookings! There is a problem with the cabling to the lamps with an absence of power, so best to have a firm booking for time to trace the fault and remedy it. Ramon did apologise for being a bit nippy yesterday, but having seen the number of M/homers calling on spec for repairs, 1 every 20 minutes or so, I can understand why he gets frustrated at being interrupted constantly, half way through a job.

We moved from the Aire on Benicarlo beach (stunning view, 30 yards from the Med, but no facilities) to Roquetes which has free EHU, albeit with only 8 connections for 10 pitches (7 Dutch, 1 Czech, 1 French and us). Fortunately I had my Splitter and our Dutch neighbour was quite happy to share the connection, leaving the French couple out of luck for EHU ...

Steve