Caravan Sunday Tinkering
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Hi Folks. Join me today on my Caravan Sunday Tinkering. Today we free a seized Alko Wheel Lock, repair a stuck Cabinet catch and replace a washer on the vanity cabinet catch. As a bonus I show how grotty the caravan has got over winter without the cover on. Thanks for watching Phil
Hi Phil I find our cupboard catches stick in winter and a spray of silicone spray does the trick and no oudorless unlike WD40. We new to caravanning and not keen on the ideas of covers. We've decided not to bother with one, even a cap type as we dont think they are practical for us coming and going off storage a lot, especially in the darker months when time is limited.Also been informed by the cover manufacturers van has to be clean before putting them on.When we look around our storage yard there's very few covers so a couple of roof washes a year and a good scrub now and then will do for us. Thanks for the very informative vidoes cheers Phil. 😊
Hi Craig. Yes you are right silicone spray does work. At the time I only had wd40 on me. They have been sprayed with silicone now. Yes the caravan should be cleaned first. I always do this when using mine. Having had one for a few years now I stand by them to keep it clean in winter. It will be back on at the end of this season. Thanks Phil🙂👍
Ps Phil on the subject of things going missing like your Alko rubber. Someone at our storage yard has swapped our relatively new A frame cover for their exact same one but with 2 holes in it! Don't think was a magpie! 😂Bar stewards! Will be marking the replacement and my Alko cap too! Cheers Phil.
Hi Craig. You know you can't have anything these days. I have put my name on the new cap. Sadly marking things is the only thing we can do. Yes Bar stewards indeed. Thanks Phil🙂👍
I read/heard about the alko wheel locks seizing up when corroded so just before Christmas I gave all the components of mine a good spray of white lithium grease - hopefully now protected. The spray nozzle gets into the lock and even the receiver thing that is fixed to the chassis. I did the same with my hitch lock. My caravan cover, when it flaps, ironically keeps knocking the rubber cap off the alko wheel lock!
Hi Richard. Lithium Grease is good stuff. The Alko locks do need regular servicing for the reason you mentioned. My cap was removed as the cover was not on. Cover will be on at the end of the season. Thanks for commenting. Phil🙂👍
I cleaned mine on Monday Phil and after spending all day cleaning it I think I’ll be getting a cover for mine end of season.
Why do people rob them key lock covers it drives me mad. I ordered two so got one spare just incase. Great video mate 👍
Hi Carl. My cover will be back on at the end of the season. If you are not buying a cover from the 2 Main Manufacturers (i.e. the cheaper ones) you will need to add extra straps as they are not that good. The Caps get nicked because they are £5 each and folk will not pay it if they loose theirs. Oh well I have put my name on my new one. Thanks Phil🙂👍
@@lostweekendscaravan thanks Phil I will look into it as got a solar panel on the roof so might have to see what’s about. Thanks again
Hi Carl. My Cover has a clear window for my roof solar panel and it still works really well. Never had an issue. I can recommend both Specialised Cover & Pro-Tec. I would not recommend the cheaper ones as they are quite thin and tend to rip in strong winds. I suppose you get what you pay for. Hope this helps. Phil🙂👍
Hi Phil Both my rubber wheel lock covers were stolen some time ago but I caught the culprit. Wish i'd kept the CCTV recording to share with you but it was a magpie. Flew in took one then came back a bit later for the other. Little Bar Stewards 🙂
Hi 😂. You know it could be a the same Bar Steward😉. I have put my initials on my replacement but can magpies read🤔. Thanks for commenting. Phil🙂👍
Another good video with practical advice. Like you I object to paying for work that I can undertake myself.
Hi Noorman. Thanks, yes if I can fix it I will have a go at most things. I know when I am out of my depth though. Thanks for commenting. Phil👍🙂
Thanks Phil. I don't have any graphite grease, but have just ordered some after seeing how useful it is!
It's really useful to have a good quality channel like yours for caravanning.
Glad to help. I try my best and sometimes go off my own mistake and wins. Many thanks Phil👍🙂
Hi Phil thanks for the video I've had to fix a few catches in our Bailey on the cupboards and window blinds always something to do I always put a towel or cloth under were I am working as I am a clumsy sod and would have dropped that catch for sure😀
Hi Ray, I am at the Van most Sundays. Like you said, there is always something that needs fettling. A small drop cloth is a great idea. Thanks for watch and taking the time to comment. Thanks Phil🙂👍
Love a good tinker, as you know.
Hi David. It cannot be beaten. I feel it relaxes me and find it peaceful at our storage yard. Hope you and Gary are well.
P&J🙂👍
Hi Phil, great video and some useful tips there. I've suffered the problem of sticking catches and used silicone spray which seems to have done the trick. Cheers Terry
Hi Terry. Yes sticking catches is common on my van. I have since replaced the catch but have siliconed the rest like you. Many thanks Phil👍🙂
Hi Phil. Great video. We are looking at getting a new winter cover. We had the problem with the catch sticking and found the it only happens in the winter mainly. So we used silicone spray and it works perfectly now. Good fix on the mirror door catch. Someone nicking the rubber cover. Have they no shame. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Paul and Sarah
Hi Paul, thanks. Any cover will do just make sure it is strapped down more than the straps supplied on a budget one. I had a walk round the storage yard and one van that has never had a cap seems to have one now? I have marked my new one. Thanks phil👍🙂
Hi Phil, These small jobs build up and then it’s a nice feeling when they are all fixed. I would have expected less than £2 for the wheel lock dust cap, not £5 😯. Cheers Rob 😀
Hi Rob n Gail. Yes they can build up. I like to keep on top of things ready for the new season. Just got my new cap through the post, £5 delivered for a bit of rubber😱. Thanks for watching, see you soon. Phil👍🙂
Keith just watched and said great tips and you know what your on about. We had the rug down last week its so soft. Thankyou. Xx
Hi Alison and Keith. Thanks I try my best to provide good video content. Juliet and I are so pleased you like your rug. She is currently making 2 New ones for our caravan. The door mat one is completed. She will share them in a video in March. Thanks so much for your support. Phil & Juliet👍🙂
@@lostweekendscaravan I put ours in the bathroom in frt of sink. So warm and comfy when washing my face.😂. Don't want get it dirty. Xx
Hi Paul all my catches are same as yours they stick every winter
Just slack off cross head screws and leave till weather warms up
Hi Bill. Thats a great idea. I will do that next Tinkering session. Many Thanks Phil👍🙂
With the sticky latches I just spray the moving element with silicone spray which should free it up.
Hi Yes thats the best way. Some subscribers say that do this in winter. I hope it is. Thanks Phil👍🙂
Hi Phil,
I too am a great believer in WD40 &... tinkering ! That is a great Northern expression 😂
Hi Martin. I have the wd-40 silicone spray as well. I love the stuff too. Yes tinkering first used in the 13th Century I understand from what I read. Many Thanks Phil👍🙂
Hi Phil that rubber washer looks on the video like the O rings on the Truma water pistol. Catches seem to be a problem after the winter, my wardrobe rod is sticking at the bottom.
Hi Colin. Yes catches do seem to play up in Winter. I gonna lube them all next Sunday. Cheers Phil🙂👍
Hi Phil, great video, who doesn't like a good tinker, am I right in thinking you have your own caravan cleaning business.
Hi Mark. love tinkering. Yes I do so it will be me cleaning the Van in a weeks time ready for march. I will be sharing a few cleaning tips very soon. Thanks Phil.👍🙂
There are always jobs needed doing.
Hi David, You are so right. I spend most Sundays weather permitting at the Storage yard prior to the new season. Thanks Phil👍🙂
We call tinkering ……… futtering in Scotland lol
Hi Bob. I like that name. I have a few more futterings to do before our first trip. Hope all is well. Phil👍🙂
@@lostweekendscaravan I’ve been futtering and cleaning van all week while Aileen’s been at the show
Also changing rubber and cleaning rest
Home Tuesday via stoney leech cl Chorley for a night
Hi Bob. If I am free I'll pop over for a Brew. Cheers Phil👍
@@lostweekendscaravan no prob
@@lostweekendscaravan just arrived
Popping out for fuel and going to jak chansons for lunch
Feel to pop over later or if your busy it’s no prob
Hi Phil whilst you have been tinkering have you noticed if your gas locker floor has been getting wet from water running down the front under A frame cover and making contact with the floor?reason I ask is I have the exact same van and I noticed the problem cheers steve.
Hi Steve. I have to say I have not had an issue. Check that the rubber seal is fitted correctly. I would also recommend paint the inside floor with a gloss black or water proof paint. Hope this helps. Phil👍🙂
@lostweekendscaravan cheers Phil I will have a better look mate 👍
Would copperslip be as good as graphite grease?
Hi Geoff. I have never used copperslip before so I can't comment on it. Graphite Grease has worked for me for about 5 years. Having said that I don't try other products. Cheers Phil🙂👍