Classic Hymer owners unite!

horlix

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I have set up a page on Facebook named... Wait for it... Classic Hymers. I would really appreciate it if any owners who frequent the book of faces could stop by and share any pictures and experiences they've got. Many Thanks.
 
horlix said:
I have set up a page on Facebook named... Wait for it... Classic Hymers. I would really appreciate it if any owners who frequent the book of faces could stop by and share any pictures and experiences they've got. Many Thanks.
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You could also start a thread here for people like me who hate facebook and refuse to go on it instead of using this forum to promote your facebook page
 
Classic Hymers

Did a search on Facebook but cannot find it ?
 
Facebook? Never have .... Never will!

But do have a classic hymer!
 
I'm another of the classic Hymer good, Facebook bad bunch.

Love my Hymer and admire the build quality, hate Facebook and its attempts to invade every aspect of life.
 
Dont have a hymer...searched FB but cant find the page or group....maybe you could put a link here?
 
I do have a classic Hymer, :wave:

I've subscribed to the thread, post a link to the FB page when it's going and I'll do the thing.

This thread could also be interesting if we post some pictures etc.

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here's mine, this picture was taken by the chap I bought it off.

I'll get taking some pictures soon, I still haven't properly washed it, it's a big job doing it properly. We have used it quite a lot though since we got it in September. Most of the "new owner" issues are sorted now, I've learnt a lot from this forum and just getting stuck in and taking things apart.
It's fantastic how old machines like this are repairable with basic tools and easy to source parts.
Even if I could afford it I would still probably want an old one over a newer model.
 
Thanks for the comments guys, I appreciate Facebook isn't everyones cup of tea. Totally respect your thoughts good and bad. Im not trying gain popularity or make a name for myself, just share thoughts and pictures. This site and other forums are still the best source for information for sure. I wouldn't have been able to get half the information i needed to buy my Hymer without forums like this.
 
Saying Hello to all with an extra nudge to the classic hymer folks

I really have to agree that I'm from the school of Facebook dislike but I have passed by the classic hymer page and can only see positivity and good intent. So thumbs up to the that!

I'm into restoration as a job and and a way of life for the last 30 years. Boats and old properties in interesting locations have been some of my passions, now I find myself setting off on a classic hymer obsession and have bought a 30 year old s660 hymer merc from the nicest of couples. I know very little as yet but look forward to learning and giving the old girl some TLC .

Here she is:image.jpg
 
Hi im also a Hymer owner

Irishmist said:
I really have to agree that I'm from the school of Facebook dislike but I have passed by the classic hymer page and can only see positivity and good intent. So thumbs up to the that!

I'm into restoration as a job and and a way of life for the last 30 years. Boats and old properties in interesting locations have been some of my passions, now I find myself setting off on a classic hymer obsession and have bought a 30 year old s660 hymer merc from the nicest of couples. I know very little as yet but look forward to learning and giving the old girl some TLC .

Here she is:View attachment 21541
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Hi i also have a 1985 fiat HYMER what im restoring but the only thing that lets my van down is the engine its just so slow the last owner even painted a snail on the back?.what engine is in your merc?
 
david turner said:
Hi i also have a 1985 fiat HYMER what im restoring but the only thing that lets my van down is the engine its just so slow the last owner even painted a snail on the back?.what engine is in your merc?
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Embrace the slower pace, I very rarely go above 50mph in mine, 1988 2.5 diesel with a turbo added at a later date, one of the best improvements I made was fitting cruise control, get on a motorway flick on the cruise at 50 then sit back and relax. :)
 
Irishmist said:
I really have to agree that I'm from the school of Facebook dislike but I have passed by the classic hymer page and can only see positivity and good intent. So thumbs up to the that!

I'm into restoration as a job and and a way of life for the last 30 years. Boats and old properties in interesting locations have been some of my passions, now I find myself setting off on a classic hymer obsession and have bought a 30 year old s660 hymer merc from the nicest of couples. I know very little as yet but look forward to learning and giving the old girl some TLC .

Here she is:View attachment 21541
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thats one nice looking motor and i love the picture ,somehow it looks so homely ,and i wish i was settling down for a nice night in it
 
Great looking Hymers!, I have a s660 from 93 and it has a Mercedes 2.9 5 cylinder engine with 200Km on the clock and cruises nicely at 90kph. The 660 has an aftermarket turbo fitted but this really only helps on hills to give her a little more umpf. I would say the top end speed hasn't changed with the turbo having compared this with other owners. Personally if your getting a reasonable return on fuel i would stay as you are. Maybe ensure all the fuel lines and tank are cleaned out and filters are changed at some point soon. A few forums and a gent on the FB page had an issue similar to yours and found a restriction within the fuel line from the tank, once cleaned It gave him smoother performance and 15kph extra. Its a funny one the old Facebook debate, The only reason i started the page was so other owners of Hymers could become a bit more interactive. There are a growing number of people who own Fiats, Mercedes and others who enjoy the page and post some great pictures and discuss places they have been plus maintenance issues and tips. To me its another point of resource but as i stated in my previous post "forums" are an invaluable place to get information and started long before the emergence of Facebook and other networking sites. I will continue to respectfully use both channels.
 
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