Recently since we've been away in Spain I have had some problems with closing poptop at the front. We tend to pull front and rear down together at same time so we dont trap any of the fabric. The roof seems to down but when attempting to latch shut find that although they are at max travel they will not go under the clips. The rubber "seal" looks to be secure so wondering if its something in scissor mechanism. Any thoughts? By the way had eaten my weetabix before closing top!😉

I think Hymer say front up first but down last. Having said that I’ve seen somewhere a reference to the front clips having been ground down a bit to allow them to locate more easily.

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I think Hymer say front up first but down last. Having said that I’ve seen somewhere a reference to the front clips having been ground down a bit to allow them to locate more easily.

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I thought one of the clips at the back in our Troll had been cut shorter - it looked an odd angle. The clip was hard to get under as you describe. At the first service AL agreed and changed it. One of the guys there said I had to hang on to the roof handle and pull down on it as I latched the clip under. I'm not particularly strong but Hey presto it works (even with the new un-shortened clip). Perhaps this would help.

I've had similar problems despite fully unscrewing the latches. I now take care to ensure the fabric is folded evenly, close the rear first and then the front. It's still a tight fit but hope this wee tip helps.

We’re having trouble too (well I am, as I do the inside set up and Clippie does outside). I literally hang on the hook to get it down far enough to get it on the catch, and those who know me will know I am quite a big person! The van is going back to AL on our way home from France next week for other niggles but I won’t be happy if they say this is normal. Someone told me these catches are £50 a pop and I’m worried that having to prise them on and off will result in them breaking.

Whilst I am here, I see Colin replied to this thread and I know he (or someone else) will know the answer. With the water system, is it necessary to drain all six valves every time you move? Or can we just empty the water tank each move and fully drain when we get home?

Hi,

I found one of the roof catches rather awkward the first time I used it but I discovered that the black winder was not fully released. On "gentle persuasion" the next time all was well as has been so far.

I do not believe there is any need to drain the entire Combi system each time you move. The onboard water tank -yes. The only time you need to open all six valves is when you are not like to use the van for 7 days or winter storage even though the tank will automatically drain at 3 degrees. Put it this way, I shall not be undertaking a full drain just for moving. Just as a total aside I used Elsan Water Tank Clean to sterilise my pipe system for the first time. It does not contain chlorine unlike Milton or Puri Tabs and for the first time in over ten years I can now drink the water straight from the tap without any aftertaste. Brilliant.



Stewart

Thanks Stewart, that’s one less job to do :)