Hello all

We returned to out 9 month old Triton 430 this morning to find that rain had penetrated the roof. These are the conditions. We left the roof up. There is a strong wind - gusts up to gale force - and it has been raining hard for most of the morning. The penetration is only on the windward side. It appears that water has collected in the gulley formed by the two sections of fabric at the bottom of the ventilation panel and has come through and leaked on to the kitchen area. Is this to be expected in what are fairly severe weather conditions or do we have a problem?

Thanks

Damp Richard

Thanks Colin

I would agree. In extremes of wind and rain it would not be uncommon for this to happen. Living in Scotland I have experienced this on a couple of occasions in eight years.

Stewart

The same thing happened to us on a windy night in Lochinver this summer. I used a couple of plastic chopping boards to cover the ventilation panel as an emergency cure. Fitted perfectly and the support for the roof let them in place

In strong wind and rain, I would shut the roof.

It happened again this weekend. Same problem, ie a combination of strong wind and rain (not uncommon in Scotland) The problem is that the rain gets through the flyscreen, runs down the outside of the zipped flap and gets trapped at the bottom. It then leaks in through the zip. The whole thing is a seriously crap design. Our van is only just over a year old. I'm going to contact Hymer and also Adventure Leisure, but don't expect any joy from either. Any suggestions welcome (other than shutting the roof!)

We are booked in for the first annual service in December and Lowdham will investigate but I suspect the conclusion is going to be an inherent design fault - which will be disappointing if it is the case. I haven't tried parking with the off-side to the prevailing weather. There is no vent on this side but of course lots of electrics.
Has anyone challenged Hymer/vendor in respect of warranty?

LOL. There have been several instances where I would have loved to have taken issue with Hymer over their quality but as you have probably gathered from the recent Volkswagen carry-on, we European customers are really on a hiding to nothing. Please feel free to go first though and let us know how you get on.

Will do. Breath not being held.