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Post by alhod on Aug 18, 2014 10:30:48 GMT
Usually it a little turn button, insert a small coin or a broad screwdriver blade and turn. Piccices of the fixings would help. I've had another look, Alan. There seems to be a little sliding catch 'thingie'on the left of the cover which needs the insertion of a small screwdriver or like to release and let it slide up (which weill presumably allow the cover to be removed). Haven't tried to do it yet, as I believe in the adage, "If it ain't broke, leave it alone", but now I think I know what to do if necessary in the future. Thanks. Sounds just the same, Liam. Two sliding catches on mine, on the left side as you look at it. Be careful when fiddling with that - I thought I had it figured and gently applied some pressure to release the catch and let it slide - the plastic is so brittle it snapped in half! Hence my comment about WD40. Moved up easily once it was broken, mind
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Post by Barry B'stard on Aug 18, 2014 11:29:23 GMT
Ours does this nearly every year. Its usually shit in the burner as Alan said. The fridge vents on ours screw off but then there is sticky sealer stuff so you have to prize them off gently.
This year I just had my motorhome man come around with his compressor and blow the feck out of it and eventually it lit. Seems ok now so it maybe similar. Get a compressor and blow around the burner to clear the crap.
I also dont have winter covers but I made some at Christmas if you remember as the van was sideways on to the gales on Flamborough head and the draughts were coming right into the van. I just made some out of cardboard but the bloody Donkeys kept eating them and the EHU flap. Worked though. I might invest in some proper ones this year.
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Post by Miculo on Aug 18, 2014 14:02:26 GMT
Haven't had a van with sliding thingies for the vent covers, so am not familiar with them.
Yes Alan, try lighting it while you watch. Note how long it sparks for and be sure you can at least hear it sparking and if possible see it too to make sure it's sparking across the right gap and not arcing off somewhere else. It should spark for several seconds at least. Click, click etc.
As I said you can drop the burner out of it's housing and watch it to see where it sparks and what the flame is like if it does light. Weak flame equals little or no cooling. A healthy blue flame right round the burner is the job.
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Post by alhod on Aug 18, 2014 14:18:04 GMT
It's an ill wind etc etc! Liam has learned about undoing sliding fasteners on hatch covers, you guys have all had the chance to once again illuminate the world with your endless specialist knowledge that the rest of us can never hope to attain ................and even before reading Barry's post I had taken the van to the local MH dealer who took the cover off (without any trouble at all), unscrewed the burner cover and loosened the burner - got his slim line compressor nozzle and blew air through the burner, into the feedpipe and all around the (rather dirty) electrics - turned the fridge on and BINGO! All working perfectly. And perhaps most surprising of all, him being French an all, he didn't charge me a single centime - what a very nice man.
As a bonus while waiting for him I looked around their showroom (as you do) and discovered that they can supply and fit a Truma aircon unit (avec 5 ans garantie) for £500 less than I was quoted in UK! A good result all round.
Thanks again for all the helpful hints. Alan
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Post by Miculo on Aug 18, 2014 15:36:45 GMT
Chicken twat. Getting all that info then going to a dealer, would've served you right if he'd charged you €!00 plus VAT. Can you boil an egg on your own or does mummy help?
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Post by 747 on Aug 18, 2014 16:24:11 GMT
Chicken twat. Getting all that info then going to a dealer, would've served you right if he'd charged you €!00 plus VAT. Can you boil an egg on your own or does mummy help? Yeah Alan, he gets no more help from me either.
Some people eh?
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Post by alhod on Aug 18, 2014 16:27:32 GMT
I deduced from all the comments from you guys that a blast from an airline might just help!! It was igniting then immediately going out again so a blockage seemed to be indicated.
And boiling an egg is easy - it's scrambled I can't manage, so there clever dick!!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2014 16:30:11 GMT
Gnomes don't help people, they eat them! Or is that trolls, like me?
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Post by Miculo on Aug 18, 2014 16:30:08 GMT
Fucked if I'm going to waste my time telling you how to scramble eggs.
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Post by 747 on Aug 18, 2014 17:23:08 GMT
Will you tell me Alan?
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Post by Miculo on Aug 18, 2014 17:32:16 GMT
Aye. I'll tell ye for a poun.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2014 17:40:40 GMT
Fucked if I'm going to waste my time telling you how to scramble eggs. That's because you don't know - I've worked out your secret! PS: If you ever find out, tell me; I'm sick of boiling them.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2014 17:41:21 GMT
Aye. I'll tell ye for a poun. Surely 1.25 euros would be more appropriate?
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Post by 747 on Aug 18, 2014 17:47:50 GMT
Aye. I'll tell ye for a poun. Surely 1.25 euros would be more appropriate? Where am I going to get Euros from?
How much will it cost to get it to him?
I don't have a Passport.
So .... just keep your nose out of other peoples business.
Note to Admin. Can you transfer this thread to 'Abuse' please (so I can really tear into knackers properly).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2014 18:02:40 GMT
I'm not having you tear my knickers, Jimbo-lad, even if you are an apprentice Gnome, so keep you thieving hands to yourself.
PS: If you want euros, I can sell you some - I bought them years ago and have never used them. They're yours for £2.00 each with free P&P.
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