Dear Saint Auto Sleepers

After (me) spending several years researching motorhomes and campervans, we bought a Auto Sleepers Neuvo. All my worries about whether it would end up a white elephant disappeared as we took off on trip after trip. I can't blame A/S for the first problem we had, the Peugeot tyre pressure system failing and a three day stay in the garage "waiting for parts"   Minor issues don't bother me much, so the towel rail falling off (several times until I used a spring washer on the fixing screw), sticking locker catches, the push handle on the bathroom cabinet falling off, both driver and passenger door seal falling off and the shower tap leaking because it hadn't been tightened properly. Was I bothered........not really.

Anyway, after the hab check discovered we have dampness (off the scale on my Aldi dampmeter) we went off on a preplanned couple of day away, returning today. I was moderately grumpy about the damp, but became even more so when SWMBO informed me the wallpaper tape joint in the bathroom has come off (growl). Later, when investigating possible causes of the dampness, and to stop the wind rattling the nets on the fridge vents (taking a tip from elsewhere here) I got some bluetack (white tack to be accurate  ) to stick on. When the outer covers are removed, what do I see.......the inner parts have been screwed on so tightly they are cracked and broken and resemble a completed jigsaw puzzle  . On the same mission, I discover the arm on the hab door stay is loose and prone to popping out. 

So, this morning, we are getting stuff sorted for our journey back and my wife spots water in the shower tray, despite the fact that we have never used the shower or even moved the vanity unit. It was apparent that the bathroom sink waste had been discharging through the bottom of the unit. An hour later, with virtually no feeling left in my legs (it's a wee space for a 6ft 2in, 17st man  ) I discover, as expected, the waste pipe is no longer connected to the sink waste. As the joint is about 3cm long, and we have never moved the unit, I can only assume it was never fitted properly in the first place. 

Me grumpy...........that would be the polite way of putting it right now

since Gromit wrote:

Askit wrote:
So, this morning, we are getting stuff sorted for our journey back and my wife spots water in the shower tray, despite the fact that we have never used the shower or even moved the vanity unit. It was apparent that the bathroom sink waste had been discharging through the bottom of the unit. An hour later, with virtually no feeling left in my legs (it's a wee space for a 6ft 2in, 17st man  ) I discover, as expected, the waste pipe is no longer connected to the sink waste. As the joint is about 3cm long, and we have never moved the unit, I can only assume it was never fitted properly in the first place. 

Me grumpy...........that would be the polite way of putting it right now

Yep - been there. (6ft 4in and 15 stone, so similar spacial problems!! )

Dave

Cripes Dave, and I thought I had a tight squeeze (pun intended) when using the toilet  As for working in the shower compartment, I now have a new respect for Superman, having to change in phone boxes 

Your right about getting the screws back in, I decided they were self tappers so there may be four new screw holes but the hatch has been reattached to where it was before. I've calmed down a bit today, although I'm going to phone A/S later about the damp problem so my mood may change again this afternoon 

Tony

Bless my soul 

Sorry to hear that Dave, not a great time of year for that to happen   Hope you get it sorted fairly quickly.

Must say I had forgotten about making the OP   My warranty work was finally completed the week before Christmas so perhaps it not so surprising. Still getting higher than acceptable moisture readings but (apparently) have to give it a few months before any further action will be taken. 

Ho hum 

Thanks for the good wishes Boaby, same to you and yours, lang may  yir lum reek  

I agree Ron, can't imagine how using the van would be if I didn't have some DIY skills. Latest minor annoyance was not being able to access our wardrobe as the lock jammed in normal use. A bit of brute force and ignorance got it open and the lock got taken off and cleaned up. It's working but a bit temperamental, suspect a more radical solution will be required in due course (which may or may not involve my favourite 2lb hammer)  

groundhog wrote:
If motorhome manufacturers made yachts we would all be sunk.

Brilliant!!  If ever the Forum decides to have a supplementary motto, that gets my vote! Thanks, Groundgog.

Cymro