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Motorhome Inner Door and Lock Repair

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Herman Hits the Road

Herman Hits the Road

Күн бұрын

I needed to repair our motorhome's door card and lock because the door jammed open and closed while we were on holiday in Devon. The door lock became loose and the motorhome passenger inner door card was cracked in places. So I repaired the inner door card and added some extra lubrication to the lock mechanism.
Our 1998 Hymer B564 is based on a Fiat Ducato chassis.
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@johnb307
@johnb307 2 жыл бұрын
I don't own a Hymer but the video was so captivating I couldn't look away, very imformative and I certainly learned a geat deal, well done you deserve a cuppa after that.
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. You don't know how much that means 👍👍🥰
@ari.voutilainen
@ari.voutilainen 2 жыл бұрын
This felt like a thriller movie. Deadly springs, fragile parts and small parts that you know you are going to lose in the process. Will he make it? Yesss! 😀 But seriously, keeping the locks lubricated and clean ensures the proper operation. You do not need much dirt to jam a small mechanism. Good job, Ads 👍
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ari. 👍👍
@davidstatham6258
@davidstatham6258 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video. I have an '03 B564 that needs the same fiberglassing to my door but have been, until now, completely stumped (or is it too scared) to get the panel off. Now at least I know I can. One suggestion id like to make although I hesitate to make any suggestion to someone more competent than me is that when undoing the screws through the door retaining spring to put a strip of gaffer tape over the bolts, then they won't fly off or get lost. I discovered this when fitting a handbrake extender when there wasn't enough room to get two hands in. Thanks again for all your posts.
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын
Great tip, David Statham. I hope the video gave you the confidence to do your door ?
@drexelspivey6472
@drexelspivey6472 Жыл бұрын
great video and i feel your pain ive had to remove my exactly same door card a few times and mine seems more bittle each time but i noticed where you have cables between the door lock mechanism i have rods and there an extra pain ,thanks for going through the trouble
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын
Thanks Drexel 👍👍
@Phelix27
@Phelix27 2 жыл бұрын
Mines a 2008 Hymer Ads and I wouldn’t want to take the plastic door surround off for fear of further breakages. Weirdly as well the only time I’ve ever used my master key was for transferring my barrel on a new water filler cap. Keep up the good work sir.
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks John and Nici.
@Wheres_wanda_wandering
@Wheres_wanda_wandering 2 жыл бұрын
That was tense. Well done on completing the job. Take care Gill
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gill. Take care 👍👍👍
@ianharris1183
@ianharris1183 2 жыл бұрын
Repair Shop Vanner I’m sure there’s a place for you in that show ….well done 👍🏻
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a great idea, Ian Harris 👍😂
@1tonyboat
@1tonyboat Жыл бұрын
Ok at 1.56 use a dermal and remove a little bit from the door card so the door stop clears the plastic ... keep them coming ......
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын
Thanks Anthony but that wouldn't be fixing the actual problem
@BryanDexter-bq6jy
@BryanDexter-bq6jy Жыл бұрын
Great video. Gave me the confidence to replace the spring in my Hymer Classic 514 door lock. Nor identical, but very similar. Many thanks.
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bryan. I'm glad you found the video useful. 👍👍
@thenoworriesnomad
@thenoworriesnomad 2 жыл бұрын
Your practical and fixing videos are the only ones I watch, a great job too...👍👍
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much No Worries Nomad. I'm glad you enjoy our videos 👍👍. What campervan/ motorhome do you have and does it need working on too?
@thenoworriesnomad
@thenoworriesnomad 2 жыл бұрын
@@HermanHitstheRoad I got my self a new Relay H3L4 and self converted it, its ok so and I love it....👍👍
@markwilkinson2673
@markwilkinson2673 2 жыл бұрын
Really good job Ads , like you its not a job i would like doing , but slowly slowly and gently is the way , in hindsight the only extra thing i would have done is giving the barrel mechanism a good drink of white grease , but its fixed and working perfectly , happy days , 😎
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting, Mark Wilkinson. 👍👍👍
@Newalks.
@Newalks. 2 жыл бұрын
Grit and determination along with an acute eye for detail, a commendable skill mix Ads, thanks for the share and congrats on saving a stack of 💷 👍
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Newalks. That means a lot to me. Cheers 👍👍👍
@davidsiddall3224
@davidsiddall3224 2 жыл бұрын
On my car the black plastic lock pin that goes through the door card used to unscrew making it easier too remove , may be worth trying yours the next time you take it off.
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think I have a black plastic lock pin, David Siddall and I hope I don't ever have to take it off again. 😂😉
@davidsiddall3224
@davidsiddall3224 2 жыл бұрын
@@HermanHitstheRoad that’s the black pin that moves up and down when you lock the door it fell out of the side panel when you tried to put it back on, but it’s all done now so life moves on. When are we seeing the driveshaft video?
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
The drive shaft video will be out in a few weeks time, David
@Andy.Gledhill.Models.
@Andy.Gledhill.Models. 2 жыл бұрын
Great repair Ads. I do have one observation though. That spring you highlight at 8.50 minutes. The round part in the middle of that spring. There is a hole behind that round part of the spring. Should there be a metal shaft sitting in that hole? A metal shaft going through that round bit on that spring, would act as a pivot and also secure the spring in place. The way it looks, when you lock and unlock the door. That spring moves all over the place. I think the centre of that spring should stay in one place on a metal shaft with the 2 ends of the spring being the only parts that move. I could be wrong though.
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting, Andrew Gledhill. It needs to be able to flick back and forth otherwise it would stop the door pull from moving 👍👍
@Andy.Gledhill.Models.
@Andy.Gledhill.Models. 2 жыл бұрын
@@HermanHitstheRoad I just thought it was strange that there was a hole moulded in behind that spring. It did look to me that there should be a shaft in that hole.
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I hadn't noticed it. I'd consider it if ever I have to take the door off again 👍👍
@Andy.Gledhill.Models.
@Andy.Gledhill.Models. 2 жыл бұрын
@@HermanHitstheRoad As long as it is working OK. It should be fine. If it fails again, you can then look at it again mate.
@carolynandcocohaywood2638
@carolynandcocohaywood2638 2 жыл бұрын
Well done .
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Carolyn and Coco Haywood
@pjourneys5337
@pjourneys5337 2 жыл бұрын
So good repair !
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
I do hope so, P Journeys because I don't want to take it off again. Thanks 👍👍
@RoamingRay1309
@RoamingRay1309 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative video thanks for sharing
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ray. I hope you found it useful 👍
@davehelenandthomas.adventu9797
@davehelenandthomas.adventu9797 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. 👍
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave, Helen and Thomas. Glad you liked it 👍👍
@putjecilj984
@putjecilj984 2 жыл бұрын
Great job 👏👌
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting, Put je Cilj. I'm glad you enjoyed the video
@Simon_W74
@Simon_W74 2 жыл бұрын
I have a few jobs on Nessa that aren't to dissimilar. I need to remove the main door surround and re attach the window felt, and I have a few bits of cracked plastic to fibreglass also. One being the Toilet panel as you can see daylight though a large crack in the corner and I have to also repair the floor, It is so brittle with age that I don't want to risk removing it to repair it from the back is. some bit have been lost. so I will just fibreglass the entire floor and then recover it with floor vinyl. I also have the front brakes disc and pads to change as one is pretty nasty, not bad enough to fail the MOT, but enough to effect breaking efficiency slightly. The biggest job will be getting under Nessa and sorting out the rusty chassis and then re wax oiling her again. and whilst I am under there I will replace the rear shocks as the once of there have been shocks for too long, and are badly corroded. All jobs bar the brakes to be done after our Scotland trip next week.
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, Digger Buckett. That sounds similar to what we've done or going to do on Herman. Good luck and let us know how you get on 👍👍
@Simon_W74
@Simon_W74 2 жыл бұрын
@@HermanHitstheRoad The Beauty of owning an older Motorhome. There is plenty of rusty bits and weaken plastic to deal with. She did pass her MOT first time round a few days ago, as she has failed a good few previous ones, normally down to the bulb carrier on the rear light clusters being pretty much open to the elements. Last years I was in the Garages yard changing the marker light fittings and lashing in the battery. Ordered a new clamp but it needed a bit of massaging to get it to fit. The battery is meant to be a direct replacement for the original one, but it is slightly wider. when we bought Nessa there was nothing holding the battery in other than it being very tight withing the cradle and surrounding area.
@andrewsmith478
@andrewsmith478 2 жыл бұрын
Put a cotton thread on the lock button, poke through hole to guide it
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea, Andrew. Now, why didn't I think of that? 👍👍 thanks
@mickey1299
@mickey1299 2 жыл бұрын
Oh dear , i need to remove the door card on my van . It's a couple of years newer than yours at 2000 , though i suspected it removes in exactly the same way . The card is in quite a state , i suspect due to a previous owner's heavy handedness , but also the plastic has become brittle , and cracked in several places . I notice your's has broken in one place , the same place as mine , around the lock mechanism itself . My warning triangle cover won't stay in place as the screw lock slot has broken , and there are bit's missing in a couple of places . I also want to fit a dead lock , but, that's another story . Actually the card is in such a state , i may try and source a new one , but that will have problems of it's own , so i suspect , so a repair may be the only way to go . The problem with a repair of this hilt , is finish . It's almost certainly gonna end up in different colours . Unlike the spats , i've recently repaired , paint is gonna be a problem . I have managed to source a trim paint from a restoration company , of similar colour , but still yet to test it . The repair itself won't be an issue though . I've not only welded both my front spats , but the bumper as well , and even converted my radio slot to double din , so a new Kenwood multi media centre , can reside there . My door strap is also bent , and that is damaging the card , but i have a question regarding the interior lock pin . On most vehicles , these unscrew , do they not do that on these vehicles ?
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mickey, I thought about fixing the area around the door latch but I don't think there's much room for fibre-glass and the latch. I'm not sure what you mean by the pin unscrewing.
@mickey1299
@mickey1299 2 жыл бұрын
@@HermanHitstheRoad It's a fair cop , mate , i dunno what it's called either . The black plunger you show at 2:17 for the interior lock release . They normally unscrew , but i will admit , i tried mine today , and it don't seem to want to play . It could be stiff , but it could also be fixed . It would be the first one i've come across that don't unscrew . Both my other cars do , and ones a 94 Citroen , 6 years older . My door card is gonna be quite a major job , as i said it's in quite a state . I've been having a look at it today , and it looks like it will just about fall out . It's not that securely fixed along the forward end of the door , relying on several screws to hold it in place , though a couple of the screw holes have broken through . I'm gonna plastic weld the thing . Sink some reinforcement in , then fair off with new plastic . Got no chance of getting filler rod the right colour , normally comes in either white or black , and that's if i can identify the plastic type . I'm not sure how long a fibreglass repair would last , i get the feeling it's a stress area , and plastic can be tricky to get a grip on . The dashboard is a polythene mix , and i never figured out what the bumper was , i was forced to use a special general purpose rod . That's the tricky part of plastic welding , you must identify the plastic first . Mixing leads to a weak repair , and eventual failure , the actual repair itself , is a doodle . I just got too much on right now to get on with it , so it's on the to do list , though i do wanna fit the dead lock . I wanna get this van back on the road this year , for a special trip next year . So it may not get done till next autumn .
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Good luck with your repairs, Mickey. I tried to unscrew the door plunger, it wouldn't come off 👍👍
@maggiereid9625
@maggiereid9625 6 ай бұрын
Great video,, and commentary….you make made that look so easy! We have a pioneer Joliet and the entrance door lock has failed. We’ve tried to make a spring to no avail….. do you have any advice on what we can do next please? TIA
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 6 ай бұрын
Thanks, @maggiereid9625. I've taken the door off so many times that it is easy for me. What do you need a spring for? Do you mean the one that goes around the barrel to return the lock to the same position? We have two locks where the spring has broken and we just manually turn it back to the centre position. It would be nice to have the springs, though
@davidowen-nicol8618
@davidowen-nicol8618 2 жыл бұрын
Using screwdrivers to remove an old panel isn't the best , yes we use tools to hand . You can purchase trim removal tools (they are inexpensive or use your other halfs credit card ), they are hard plastic of different shapes , they give a bit, have a larger area to brace against the plastic and the item you are trying to remove it from .
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
You know what David? I have a set of plastic trim removers. Didn't think to use them 🤣👍👍 but thanks for the tip 😉
@wellcadmo
@wellcadmo 10 күн бұрын
Hi,tanks for this vídeo. I has to remove the front door of my hymer b544. I have a question, do you know What is the purpose of the White tube inside the door? The white tube that ends at the bottom of the door? I'm asking because in my door the tube is very dirty and what worries me is because is plenty of moldy. And now I don't know if I should open the plastic and clean the tube. The plastic have some kind of silicone or similar. Something that I don't have. 18:21 Thanks
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 6 күн бұрын
Sorry, @wellcadmo I'm not sure what wite tube you mean. I don't see one on our door. Can you see it in the video? If so let me know at what time you see it. Could it be a drain or protection for the wires?
@wellcadmo
@wellcadmo 6 күн бұрын
​@@HermanHitstheRoad​Yeah sorry for the poor description. The lower side of the door, is covered with a plastic. Inside this plastic there is a white tube or cable, I'm not sure. In the video you can see it at minute 17:42. I think I have a water leek on that window and this is why is plenty of mold 😢. But I don't know the usage of that cable/tube. 17:43
@ttxela
@ttxela 2 жыл бұрын
Good job, we need a good lock man for a job coming up since 'Fingers' McGraw has gone away for a long stay... Might have to up the pace though, you OK with night work?
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Hmm 🤔 who's the getaway driver?
@HitchUpAndTow
@HitchUpAndTow 2 жыл бұрын
You've got to lube it up properly and maybe don't grab the split, I'm sorry there's so many innuendos here, I've decided to keep my mouth shut
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, whew. I glad you are, HitchUpAndTow this is a family show 😂👍😉
@pgmerovingian
@pgmerovingian 2 жыл бұрын
Cringeworthy job, the plastic brittle due to the effects of the sun. When my electric window operates it goes through a squeaky bit. I have tried using silicone spray grease to no avail
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Could it be the window motor squeaking or is it the glass, Paul?
@pgmerovingian
@pgmerovingian 2 жыл бұрын
@@HermanHitstheRoad The window glass as it only happens between points
@carolynandcocohaywood2638
@carolynandcocohaywood2638 2 жыл бұрын
Well done.
@HermanHitstheRoad
@HermanHitstheRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Carolyn and Coco Haywood
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