UK Motorhome Information, Motorhome fun, American RV Forums, Articles, Reviews, Sales, Campsites
  Click here to Create an account Motorhome News RSS Feed ::  Home  ::  Subscriptions  ::  Your Account  ::  Forums ::  Directory::  Editorial  :: Motorhome Forums RSS Feed   Add to Google
Motorhome Facts :: View topic - Draughty Executive
 
Log in Register Forum FAQ Memberlist Search

BookmarksBookmarks  •  Watched TopicsWatched Topics  •  Arcade  •  Attachments  •  Buddy List  •  Ranks  •  Rules  •  Smilies List  •  Stats  •  
Forums Staff  • Medals  •  Courthouse
Google  
Sponsor this forum
>> Welcome to Motorhome Facts!

You are a Guest, please Join now to allow full access to the website and be part of our community. You can register by clicking the "Click Here to create an account" link at the top left of the page under our Logo


Latest News
Next Rally is @ Motorhome & US RV Show.Stratford-upon-Avon on 06/06/2008 in Warwickshire
Motorhome Facts Forum Index -> Generic Hints & Tips -> AutoSleeper -> Draughty Executive
Post new topic  Reply to topic   Printer-friendly version co.mments Facebook del.icio.us digg blogmarks blinklist feed me links Furl Linkagogo Reddit Shadows Smarking simpy Spurl meneame technorati Yahoo Google :: :: View previous topic :: View next topic 
Draughty Executive
418131 PostPosted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:00 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
joeirish Subscriber 15/04/2009
 
Joined: Feb 05, 2008
Posts: 10


MH: Autosleeper Executive

Medals: None
ireland.gif

Status: Offline
Events Attended:0




Just collected our new (to us) 1998 AS Executive. It is going to be great buy a few niggly things I hope I might be able to get help with.

There seems to be a bit of draughtiness especially between the driver and passenger seats. The outside of my left leg particularly gets quite cold. I'm not sure where it is coming from but could it be the roof vent above the front cab? Any ideas about how to cure this?

The fly screen on the same roof vent is missing and it is not possible to shut out the light either as the little blind is not there. Also the plastic locking devices are no longer in situ. The upshot is that the vent pops up sometimes when there is a strong oncoming breeze. Can I still get parts for these vents?

Finally we are thinking of getting a towbar. There is a guy local to us here in Ireland you does fabrication and will make me one. But I am not sure where it is attached on the chassis. There seems to be a small extension to the chassis on either side. It this where you attach your towbar?

Thanks for any help.
View user's profile Send private message
Re: Draughty Executive
418142 PostPosted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:14 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
spykal Subscriber 21/01/2009
Moderator
 
Joined: May 09, 2005
Posts: 6583
Thanked 197 times in 186 posts

MH: Autosleeper Executive

Medals: None
uk.gif

Status: Offline
Events Attended:2




joeirish wrote:
There seems to be a bit of draughtiness especially between the driver and passenger seats. The outside of my left leg particularly gets quite cold. I'm not sure where it is coming from but could it be the roof vent above the front cab? Any ideas about how to cure this? .


Hi Joe

The draught you are feeeling is almost certainly coming down from the fixed ventilation in the rooflights. When travelling in cold weather this used to be a problem for us too...so I made some covers that sealed the vents ... see
Only registered users can see links on our Forum
Join Now or Login
where you will also find a few more tips for your Executive.

Re the spare parts for the rooflights...they are all still available from good caravan accessory shops. The locking parts have been redesigned and I have fitted these new bits to mine ( cost about a fiver for each roof light) ...much better than the old brown bits that locked the rooflight Wink

re the towbar: all the ones I have seen are supported from the chssis extensions but are also fixed firmly to the main chassis to provide a solid pull.

Mke

______________________________________________________________
Only registered users can see links on our Forum
Join Now or Login


Support your Forum moderators....Paypal accepted Very Happy
View user's profile Send private message Click Here to see my Motorhome Photo Gallery
418157 PostPosted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:26 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
Spacerunner Subscriber 24/04/2009
 
Joined: Mar 18, 2006
Posts: 1364
Thanked 139 times in 88 posts

MH: Chausson Welcome 85
Location: Hampshire

Medals: None
england.gif

Status: Offline
Events Attended:15




if you have a centrally hand brake, check the hand brake lever rubber boot for fitting and splits. Also rubber seals around the foot pedals.

______________________________________________________________
My mechanic told me, "I couldnīt repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder."
View user's profile Send private message Click Here to see my Motorhome Photo Gallery
418165 PostPosted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:37 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
spykal Subscriber 21/01/2009
Moderator
 
Joined: May 09, 2005
Posts: 6583
Thanked 197 times in 186 posts

MH: Autosleeper Executive

Medals: None
uk.gif

Status: Offline
Events Attended:2




Hi

I forgot to add that the rooflights in the Executive are made by MPK.... so if you are asking for spares they are for a 400mm MPK rooflight.

Only registered users can see links on our Forum
Join Now or Login


Mike

______________________________________________________________
Only registered users can see links on our Forum
Join Now or Login


Support your Forum moderators....Paypal accepted Very Happy
View user's profile Send private message Click Here to see my Motorhome Photo Gallery
post subject
418178 PostPosted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:54 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
aido Subscriber 18/01/2009
 
Joined: May 17, 2005
Posts: 375
Thanked 21 times in 18 posts

MH: Hymer644
Location: co.wicklow

Medals: None
ireland.gif

Status: Offline
Events Attended:0




Hi joe.
Good luck with your new MH

What part of the country are you from ,There are a lot of MH accessories shops around, and as you can see a lot of help on this site.

Aido Smile
View user's profile Send private message
418419 PostPosted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:56 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
Medallionman Subscriber 14/01/2009
 
Joined: Nov 26, 2005
Posts: 42
Thanked 2 times in 2 posts

MH: Autosleeper Medallion
Location: Lake District

Medals: None
blank.gif

Status: Offline
Events Attended:0




Draughty cab when driving--Almost certainly the roof light above the cab. My autosleeper came with an 'insert' that fitted into the hole when you pulled the net/blind down. It is held in place with verco. However when we bought the van the dealer informed us that although it looked like an Autosleeper-made-part it could not be sold fitted as it did not conform to ventillation of habitation area codes. One problem with it is that it did fall out when I was driving and hit me on the head, that caused a distraction from the road ahead, believe me!
I have bought, but not fitted yet, a silvered padded vent cover that I think is made by Fiamma. This slides into two channels that are fitted either side of the vent.
Brian
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
418505 PostPosted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 3:40 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
joeirish Subscriber 15/04/2009
 
Joined: Feb 05, 2008
Posts: 10


MH: Autosleeper Executive

Medals: None
ireland.gif

Status: Offline
Events Attended:0




Thanks for all the replies and advice.

Spykal thanks also for the links and the list of mods. I will certainly try some of these.

Joe
View user's profile Send private message
  Motorhome Facts Forum Index -> AutoSleeper
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You cannot download files in this forum
All times are GMT + 1 Hour  
Page 1 of 1  

  
  
Go to MAIN SITE Front Page
 Post new topic  Reply to topic   Printer-friendly version
 



phpBB © 2001-2003 phpBB Group
Forums ©


UK Motorhomes, Motorhome, Motorhoming, Motorcaravanning, Campervan.
Furbabies Pet Shop || Motorhome Accessories || Motorhome Directory || Labrador Dogs || Pet Forums || Peugeot || Caravans || Discount Gifts
PHP - Nuke Copyright © 2004