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Troll 530 Roof Issues

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:40 pm
by GrandpaP | 37 Posts

We have recently purchased our Troll 530 (2105 vintage) and have discovered rain pools on the roof due to the bow, both fore and aft as well as side to side. As far as I recall we never had this issue with our previous Troll 530 (2006 vintage). I have spoken to Cameron at A/L where we purchased the van and he said Hymer were aware, have researched it and it is cosmetic only.
Has anyone else experienced the issue and had any problems please?
I have included a photo with a straight edge across the roof to show the extent of the indent.
My concern is that if it bows any further the interior of the roof will come into contact with the inside fixings and furniture.
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RE: Troll 530 Roof Issues

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Oct 02, 2020 1:45 pm
by eribaMotters | 5.588 Posts

I would get in contact with Hymer and ask them to reconsider there earlier comment. The roof should not collect water. It is not "fit for purpose" and as such should be addressed. I believe you will find "fitnes for purpose". over-rides any warranty period.

Colin


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RE: Troll 530 Roof Issues

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Oct 02, 2020 3:56 pm
by Poptop320 | 2.631 Posts

I once met a chap onsite with a Triton that had a bowed roof, his main issue was that it collected so much water that it made the roof compress on the springs which made the water shoot off and keeping him awake all night.

Try a hose pipe on the roof to make sure you don't have the same problem, I believe the bow came to light with Hymer not storing the roofs flat before installation.


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RE: Troll 530 Roof Issues

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Oct 02, 2020 5:35 pm
by mr_underhill | 688 Posts

You have no trim on the bottom edge of the pop top ?


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RE: Troll 530 Roof Issues

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Oct 02, 2020 5:44 pm
by eribanaut | 1.228 Posts

As it was bought "as is", I think you will find that this over rides any fitness for purpose, but still worth a go.
Dave


Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 150 Tdi DSG Troll 552 - 2005
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RE: Troll 530 Roof Issues

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Oct 02, 2020 5:45 pm
by zippy | 70 Posts

can't see how that could be cosmetic, if its bowed inwards when it should be outwards, it will then hold a pool of water which could then freeze over winter


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RE: Troll 530 Roof Issues

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Oct 02, 2020 5:51 pm
by eribaMotters | 5.588 Posts

Dave, I think that is the straight edge to show the dip, not the bottom edge of the pop top.

Colin


aka Oscar - Audi A3 1.5 petrol _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice white 2017 430.
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RE: Troll 530 Roof Issues

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Oct 02, 2020 6:42 pm
by mr_underhill | 688 Posts

Where exactly on the roof is it ? Where in relation to the pop top ? Can you take a picture from the bedroom window ?


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