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12th September 2019 at 18:09 #1740
Hi all, some inconsiderate driver has damaged the offside rear section of my bumper, has anyone bought that section, if so where from, and how much? . If i cannot get one then i would probably have to repair and respray. Hope there is help out there
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12th September 2019 at 18:15 #1741
I think Fred, and one other member if my memory serves, has had a corner piece made.
Hymer’s price will most probably be horrendous. Having a fibreglass one made by a third party will be cheaper and more robust (albeit slightly heavier) than the Hymer plastic one.
See ‘Manuals, Spares & Links’ for details of ‘SW Motorhomes’ and ‘Derek Justice’, who can both make fibreglass replacements.
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13th September 2019 at 09:09 #1742
Barry is correct, I damaged my offside corner section near the rear lense cluster about 18 months ago – can’t seem to find the post on this site, but I thought that I asked for replacement/ repair advice?
As far as I can remember…. Brownhills quoted approx £475 new sprayed replacement part at a special discount rate. Apparently the part had dramatically increased in price, he advised that it would probably be cheaper to get repaired locally.
Not easy in Bath!! Tried a nearby caravan repair place and they wanted more than a new part, so I tried a car bodywork repair shop and they wanted just over £400 (said they had find out price of new part before they could quote, funny how they could only just undercut).
Mike Sidebottom long term Exsis owner in Cheshire reported that he had his middle section repaired locally to him for £200 about a year before.
I sat on the problem for a year debating if I could really do a professional spray finish myself…..then earlier this Spring I tried to get a quote from another repair shop in Bath, but they also wanted £450+.
I extended my search to a smaller body shop outside of Bath and got a decent job done for £150 cash, but a 10-14 day wait became about a 4 week wait because they never could never get around to doing it, and they were a bit embarrassed so I got it cheaper than their quote of £150-200 +vat.
By the way it is easy to remove and I was able to fit a simple wooden stay to hold remains sections in place and we even used the van because all the lights still worked and were undamaged.
Hope this helps, Fred
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13th September 2019 at 09:17 #1743
Many thanks for that comprehensive response, Fred. My memory isn’t really up to the job these days!
Barry
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13th September 2019 at 11:38 #1744
Hi Fred,
thanks for all the info, i think at those prices, i can repair it myself, you say they are easy to get off as i haven’t tried yet any tips?
Pete
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14th September 2019 at 14:21 #1745
There’s a really comprehensive account of the DIY repair of a Hymer bumper (front bumper of an A-class, but I presume it’s a similar material) on the Our Tour blog:
Once you’ve checked that out, you can spend many happy hours browsing the rest of the Our Tour blog… Julie and Jason are a fantastic couple who have spent years full-timing in their Hymer, and their blog is a great source of travel ideas and overnight camping spot suggestions!
Chris
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14th September 2019 at 16:51 #1746
Thanks, Chris. That’s a really great “How To” and a good reference for our members in the years to come.
Just be aware that some of our panels may be ABS plastic and not fibreglass, though the repair of this is the same, the panels are just flimsier. Motorcycle repairers are able to “weld” plastic pieces together.
Barry
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17th September 2019 at 16:42 #1769
Hi,
still not figured out how the corner sections are fixed, i can see the screw fittings underneath, but nothing else, presumably the indecator, and rear light needs removing along with the reflector, and inner, but what else is holding it on ?
Pete
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17th September 2019 at 16:42 #1770
Hi,
still not figured out how the corner sections are fixed, i can see the screw fittings underneath, but nothing else, presumably the indecator, and rear light needs removing along with the reflector, and inner, but what else is holding it on ?
Pete
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18th September 2019 at 13:15 #1781
The sun was shining so we have been away – to the sea side before summer ends.
Take pictures of each step and make notes where wires fit & direction into and out of sockets, but don’t worry its all straightforward.
Remove screws from top light lens and prise off cover. Pull out plate that holds the bulbs in place and remove connectors, to reveal the screws underneath that fix the light socket to the bodywork and remove both screws. Repeat for the other light unit.
Prise off 3 caps from screws holding centre section of bumper in place and remove screws – this will allow you wriggle room when unclipping corner section.
Remove the 2 screws at the bottom of bumper corner section ( one for bumper and one for side skirt), taking care to note position of spring clip and not to lose it.
The side skirt will easily unclip from corner section, but the centre section will take a little wriggling to unclip the interlocking groves – it quite easy.
I made a bracket to connect the side skirt and centre bumper section together to keep them stable, re-fitted the lights to the bodywork and was able to use the van whilst the corner piece was being repaired.
Take care everyone to avoid this, and best wishes with the repair, Fred
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18th September 2019 at 13:32 #1782
Excellent write-up, thanks, Fred.
Barry
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2nd October 2019 at 14:09 #1928
Hi all,
removed bumper section, had it repaired at local car body repairers, 80.00 pounds well spent, cannot tell it was ever damaged, thanks all for all the info.
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2nd October 2019 at 19:26 #1931
A good way to do it.
Thanks for the follow up.
Barry
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