Sir Frantone,
I have just noticed that when you open the door to access the under seat locker that the knuckle/pivot point of the hinge/stay is lower than the top of the door opening. Looks like you are frequently going to hit the hinge and dislodge it.

Colin

And now for some good news for a change.
The latest generation of fridges seem to be more efficient.
Currently in the Dordogne and cannot believe the weather. 31c in the awning and fridge holding 4c, and it's on about 2/3 the way round on temperature dial.

Colin

No, I'm on mains 230v hook-up.
Thinking about it, the 12v on the 14hr trip over with 3hr of no power still gave nice cold beer.

Colin

Thanks Mike, temperature dropped to an icy 22c today, but I'm still coping.
Just noticed that outside water filler cap broken and flap to body of filler (like 230v flap). Another warranty claim submitted.

Colin

Terryc and Grandad Super,
when Hymer moved production to Germany for 2010 they had problems with top locker carcase plywood. As Deep has posted the lockers needed a (rather nice looking) repair.
Unfortunately Hymer then made another cock-up. They used poor quality plywood for the top locker doors. The low density of the plywood has meant the screws pull out. If they had kept the top locker design and use of hinges as in previous years they would have been fine (only one recently reported problem). If you want to get technical the screws used, despite having a small head for the gauge, are hinge bound if screwed in at any angle other than 90 degrees. This puts added pressure on the screws.
I have had 4 doors replaced, and in these and the remaining doors I've re-countersunk, glued and screwed longer screws.
I did feel insulted when I drew this terrible lack of build quality that Hymer responded that care was needed when opening the top lockers.

Colin

I'm still moaning.
I dropped of my van today at Lowdhams of Nottingham. They had about 10 new vans for sale, some with demonstration discount.
I liked the white over grey of the 60 model but not the graphics.
I liked the white top locker door finish but not the handles.
But what really annoyed me is the top locker doors are still falling away from the screws. Hymer have not learnt and continue to use crap plywood that is not up to the job.

Colin