Big problem with camper - sad news, help!

[Deleted member 4850]

If the worst came to the worst and you did decide to find another chassis, at least you've got one of the best fibreglass bodies around. (The motorhome, I mean!)
We looked into putting one of the ex-BT bodies onto a chassis last year and it would have been entirely possible. (We just happened to find a low mileage camper instead.) We also looked at these folk, who seem to know everything about putting new/old bodies onto chassis.

Good luck - I'm sure we'll see the old girl back on the road soon!:wave:

 

[mariesnowgoose]

Is it a coach build on a chassis cab or a van conversion??

It's coach built on a chassis cab, Arthur.

 

[mariesnowgoose]

I've just been speaking to Gaz and we might be going over to Brampton to get someone to double check it and see if it's worth doing or not.

MOT doesn't run out until tomorrow

 

[gaz2676]

think you need to find out how extensive the problem is ....the price of the work to put right but not a job thats only gonna last till next mot but work thats gonna last a proper fix and balance that against £1000 plus...and the price of another base vehicle ...when really some tlc could get ya another 5 yrs

 

[maingate]

Marie, sorry to hear your problem.

Give Derwentside Leisure Vehicles a ring and speak to Paul the owner. Ask him what is possible. he is a really nice lad and very helpful.

They are on Delves Lane Ind. Est. 01207 504690 or 07762401913.

 

[Deleted member 3802]

I've just been speaking to Gaz and we might be going over to Brampton to get someone to double check it and see if it's worth doing or not.

MOT doesn't run out until tomorrow

No probs. my lass but if you get stuck bring it down with a wedge of cash and we will get you another few years out of it:cool1:

 

[n8rbos]

I can't see how the van has passed previous tests with the flexi brake pipe being twisted, the caliper has been taken off and the whole lot has been turn 360% by the sounds of it. All that work would genuinely cost very litle to put right, the welding a bit more, the 'iffy' modifications cut out and done properly.don't be tempted to underseal and hide the iffy bits ( your life is at risk)get thework done and have peace of mind, you could,as suggested, take it elsewhere and see what it throws up. My van gets undersealed but i always say to the moter try and bodge an hole through anywhere, they are not allowed to but have a tool with a plastic end to tap about. An moter CAN remove underseal from points if they wish to take a look,BUT they have to reseal the areas uncovered, they won't do this, instead they will just make a note of it and theact it could'nt be inspected.

 

[sparrks]

I've just been speaking to Gaz and we might be going over to Brampton to get someone to double check it and see if it's worth doing or not.

MOT doesn't run out until tomorrow

Surely if it's failed the MOT then the MOT has already run out and would be illegal to drive.

 

[Smaug]

Surely if it's failed the MOT then the MOT has already run out and would be illegal to drive.

There is still a valid certificate in force, but it is a grey area as the vehicle could be said to be unroadworthy. Much depends on the attitude of any Policeman you may (or may not) happen to meet & perhaps whether the tester registered the fail or not. My tester has in the past told me that he has not registered the fail to give me a chance to sort a problem.

 

[molly 2]

Well, my philosophy on life is that it was going to happen anyway.

The previous garage last year who did the mot only said one bit of welding wasn't right and we had that done and it passed without any advisories.

The garage we've used this time is the one we use for our cars and they are pretty good.

Mind you, their mot inspector has a reputation for being a bit of a stickler, but I don't really have too big an argument with his findings :lol-053:

Hi Sadly it dose sound like a binner to me .corrosion repairs are expencive and a short term fix , more corrosion next year the rust bugs dont stop . transit vans were never a long lasting van about ten years befor the rot sets in . .its like filling a bucket with money, with a hole in the bottom . it would be a good fix to refit the hab but it would be fraut with problems as models change ,a grand would not buy enough hours to do a job like that .unless you have freinds low places .
save your cash and and start hunting . good luck bazzzzzz

 

[sparrks]

There is still a valid certificate in force, but it is a grey area as the vehicle could be said to be unroadworthy. Much depends on the attitude of any Policeman you may (or may not) happen to meet & perhaps whether the tester registered the fail or not. My tester has in the past told me that he has not registered the fail to give me a chance to sort a problem.

I was told by the MOT tester that with the computerised system that they operate, that it automatically logs the failure.

 

[mariesnowgoose]

Surely if it's failed the MOT then the MOT has already run out and would be illegal to drive.

The current mot doesn't run out until tomorrow.

Do we put the fuel in and drive to Brampton today to Gaz's mates and get a second opinion?

Jim: spoken to Derwentside Leisure, they don't do any of the mechanics/chassis stuff, but recommended Tyne Valley Motorhomes.

Tyne Valley do a 72 point free motorhome check, which includes the chassis and engine - BUT they are fully booked until next week.
We can take it up there (only 5 mins away in Annfield Plain) and leave it with them in the meantime - BUT by the time they get round to checking it the mot is well gone and the vehicle is stuck on their premises..... whether we like the price of their repairs or not.

It's all Neil's fault

Mr bl**dy manana! :lol-053:

At least he's big enough to admit he should have booked the mot a lot earlier than he did

In a right quandry now!

 

[mariesnowgoose]

Aaaaaaarrrrrrrgggggghhhhhhh !!!!!!!!!

 

[yorkieowl]

I'm afraid that won't work

Was bought from a friend (!) who doesn't have much money at all, and yes, we were stitched up.

BUT - now's the time to bite the bullet and sort the van one way or the other.

I'm always a happy bunny, me.

Still call them a friend? Hate it when the people you think you can trust the most treat you like sh*t. Hope you manage to get sorted, sorry can' t offer any advice.

 

[Smaug]

I was told by the MOT tester that with the computerised system that they operate, that it automatically logs the failure.

Yes, if it is input.

There is still a valid paper certificate to show, but the problems (if any) will arise if you get picked up by a ANPR camera (ticket just turns up on the doormat in a few days), or when a bobby that stops you decides to do a computer doc check on the spot.

But if you don't pass an ANPR, have an accident, or get pulled over, no-one will know or care.

 

[mariesnowgoose]

Yes, if it is input.

There is still a valid paper certificate to show, but the problems (if any) will arise if you get picked up by a ANPR camera (ticket just turns up on the doormat in a few days), or when a bobby that stops you decides to do a computer doc check on the spot.

But if you don't pass an ANPR, have an accident, or get pulled over, no-one will know or care.

The good news about living in County Durham - we don't have any fixed ANPR cameras anywhere in the county to my knowledge - only the mobile sort

However, if we venture further that could be a problem...

 

[sparrks]

Yes, if it is input.

There is still a valid paper certificate to show, but the problems (if any) will arise if you get picked up by a ANPR camera (ticket just turns up on the doormat in a few days), or when a bobby that stops you decides to do a computer doc check on the spot.

But if you don't pass an ANPR, have an accident, or get pulled over, no-one will know or care.

There's a lot of ANPR cameras in the south, maybe there are not many in the north but as you say if you're lucky no-one will know or care.

 

[mariesnowgoose]

:sad:

Why oh why does everything have to be left til the 11th hour?

Neil ....? :hammer::hammer::hammer:

 

[maingate]

The current mot doesn't run out until tomorrow.

Do we put the fuel in and drive to Brampton today to Gaz's mates and get a second opinion?

Jim: spoken to Derwentside Leisure, they don't do any of the mechanics/chassis stuff, but recommended Tyne Valley Motorhomes.

Tyne Valley do a 72 point free motorhome check, which includes the chassis and engine - BUT they are fully booked until next week.
We can take it up there (only 5 mins away in Annfield Plain) and leave it with them in the meantime - BUT by the time they get round to checking it the mot is well gone and the vehicle is stuck on their premises..... whether we like the price of their repairs or not.

It's all Neil's fault

Mr bl**dy manana! :lol-053:

At least he's big enough to admit he should have booked the mot a lot earlier than he did

In a right quandry now!

Maybe I should have made it clearer Marie.

You wanted to know if it was viable to swop the coachbuilt body over to another chassis. That is why I said ring Paul.

 

[mariesnowgoose]

Maybe I should have made it clearer Marie.

You wanted to know if it was viable to swop the coachbuilt body over to another chassis. That is why I said ring Paul.

I asked them about that, Jim, they couldn't help as they don't do that sort of stuff so passed us on to Tyne Valley