Whilst leaving a very muddy festival site last month, we heard a noise from our caravan but could not stop to see what caused it. When we were eventually able to pullover we discovered that the door had disappeared from the gas bottle locker. We weren’t able to retrieve it, so now need to replace. We’ve tried breakers, no success. We’ve contacted Bailey, no reply. Caravan engineer came today, he advised us to go onto the Prima Leisure website, and put it in our van number so we can find the replacement part. Tried that, no joy. I’ve looked on the Thetford website, I cannot work out what parts we need or if they are the right ones because there don’t appear to be any measurements. I cannot see any way of removing the frame from the Caravan as there are no fixings. This can’t be an unusual occurrence, I can’t understand why it is so difficult to a door! If you can provide any advice or insight, I would be very grateful. For Information the frame is approximate 37 cm high and 33 cm wide. Thank you.
Most caravan locker doors tend to be made by Thetford, click on this link and see what Leisureshopdirect have in stock. Lots of pictures and exploded diagrams to assist you in getting the correct one. They are also very knowlegable and helpful if you want advice.
Dave.
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I had already looked on LSD and as the diagrams had no dimensions did not find it helpful.
As you say though, probably worth a phone call at the least.
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Thanks everyone, VIN autocorrected to van unfortunately. The locker door is the same size as the one on the toilet flush, just oriented the other way round. I’ve ordered one from eBay and hope that it’s the right size and that we can fit it somehow. This has added another £85 to the cost of the festival 😳
Have you asked your insurance to sort it all out at no cost to you? It is damage so should be covered. Even if you need to pay towards the cost it will still save you hunting for parts.
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Quote: Originally posted by John4703 on 22/8/2024
Have you asked your insurance to sort it all out at no cost to you? It is damage so should be covered. Even if you need to pay towards the cost it will still save you hunting for parts.
I (personally) wouldn’t because (our) excess is more than the cost of that locker door, plus the insurance premium would go up the next year & you’ve also lost a year’s NCD. Worth it for a big £ item, sure, not for what’s little more than maintenance.
As well is two words!
How does a sage know everything about everything? or does he? or does he just think he does?
Remember, if you buy something you bought it, not brought it.
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Topic: Locker door question.
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