[Tom and Phyllida]

Wow – and wow again . If you haven’t looked at the youtube video yet,  you have lost out .

 

Everything you could need and much more …….

 

 

 

 

Tom

[Tom and Phyllida]

Dear Barry,

Yes, I remember you going to Portugal last winter .  Which months were you there ? Our diary is flexible now that my mother-in-law  has passed, but we really need to take the break to relieve the winter months here in the North of Scotland . Initially we had thought of December,  but internet searches suggest that could be cold and rainy in Portugal.

Did you stay on one site or move around all of the time ? If it feels like springtime here, that sounds perfect-with the odd warm day to  keep us going.

What driving/camping precautions do you suggest ?

We are considering driving South (about 700 miles !!) to Plymouth (?) and taking the ferry to Santander, exploring the part of northern Spain around Santellina del mar where we visited with our children several years ago and then travelling South into Portugal. I really want to see the Cork and horse chestnut growing areas and of course the area where wines and fortified wines are produced . Lisborn sounds tempting – depending on the traveling restrictions and camp sites.

Having got the bug, I wonder, are there any other Exsis owner out there thinking of the same trip ? Could we poole our resources ?

 

Tom and Phyllida

[Tom and Phyllida]

Fluid leak was from the clutch master cylinder – now replaced and no more leak . I was a little surprised to find that the original master cylinder was of a plastic material – the replacement is metal . It could therefore have been either the seals or the cylinder itself which was leaking .

New master cylinder was about £100 and fitting about an hour. Even though that feels a bit expensive for a master cylinder, now that I know the original was plastic, it makes me feel a little safer for long term ownership.

Hope that helps others

Tom

[Tom and Phyllida]

Dear Barry,

Sorry if you were upset by my last post . Your response accepted – I have just picked up my dummy from the side of the pram …….

Fred – I am back and still sorting issues on my glorious Exsis . I was pleased to see that the owner of the other Exsis who is sorting his freshwater drain has a vehicle of a similar age to mine – and in the same colour !! I am building myself up to tackling my seized drain issue next week and the correspondence  between the two of you – especially the photographs which Barry kindly added have been extremely helpful in building my confidence.

My main worry is to ensure that I do not damage the bottom of the tank when trying to remove the old drain . I am however lucky (?) that when I purchased my motorhome it included a replacement drain mechanism (in plastic)  and I will see what I find when I have removed the old mechanism before deciding whether to use it or not .

It is interesting that whilst contemplating the job, I telephoned no fewer than 5 supposed Hymer suppliers/workshops for guidance on the problem , but none of them had encountered the issue before and none seemed keen to take on the task !!!

 

I also read the previous postings which is where I got the information on over reading of the speedo. I suspect that the original owner of my Exsis was not aware of the possibility of a recall and blissfuly thought that everything was well . I feel that at almost  13 years since the original date of registration  that Fiat would be unlikely to honour a recall – but I might just call into my ‘local’ Fiat garage in Inverness when I am passing and ask the question ( a mere 250 mile round trip from home !!!

I have already got used to ‘recalculating’ the speedo reading to make a best assessment of my actual speed – on a positive note, I suspect that I am unlikely to break the legal limits if I stick to what the speedo is saying !!!

 

Tom and Phyllida

[Tom and Phyllida]

Dear Barry ,

You seem to have a very negative way of responding to posts from other members which I don’t find especially endearing.

I have found from over 25 years of restoring classic and vintage vehicles that replacing seals in brake and clutch cylinders can be fought with problems often causing more expense and time than is proportionate. It is my view that in this case,  replacement is the most time and cost effective approach to my problem.

I raised the comment about mileage for others to consider their own vehicles and the mileages thereon – not to receive your rebuke  regarding the irrelevance of such matters .

I will cease to make further comment on your forum to avoid such negative reactions in the future.

 

Happy with our Exsis in spite of your rebukes

 

 

Tom

[Tom and Phyllida]

We checked thoroughly today during the Mot and discovered that the leak is actually from the clutch master cylinder ( sited just above the clutch pedal)- we suspect dry seals as the Exsis has stood for some time in recent years.

New master cylinder ordered and will be fitted next Tuesday – will post comments on work involved next week .

Whilst writing , our Exsis is a 2006 with about 43,000 miles . I have read other postings regarding over reading of the speedo and confirm mine is over reading by about 20%  ie when the speedo reads 50mph, I am doing about 40mph. Does that mean that the actual mileage is about 34,400 ( 2,600 miles per year )? If so , is this an especially low mileage vehicle or do other Exsis owners have similarly low mileage outfits ?

 

 

Tom

[Tom and Phyllida]

Barry – a case of ‘too much information”!!  I was just looking for a light hearted guide to the gymnastics involved in getting in and out of the bed – especially not disturbing a partner whilst doing so – I really didn’t need the detailed guidance on incontinence aids ………

 

Tom

[Tom and Phyllida]

Thank you Barry – that explains how to do it on our own – but what happens when there are two of you and one or other ( or both) needs to use the facilities in the night ( maybe more than once !!).

 

Phyllida and I can’t wait for your description – or maybe someone else can reveal the secrets …  How about another collection for charity if a pair of hardened Exsis owners post a video …….

Now, I’m off to tackle to issue of releasing/replacing the fresh water drain of which I got lots of guidance several months ago – just plucked up the courage to tackle it this week

 

Tom and Phyllida

[Tom and Phyllida]

Dear Fred/Gill,

 

Our Exsis is already aa part of the Classic collection ! An absolutely superb vehicle in all aspects which delivers everything we always wanted from a motorhome . The Exsis is part of the reason for the sale of the Rover – I need the space !!

 

Hope it appeals to someone – in its own right it is a joy

 

 

 

Tom

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[Tom and Phyllida]

Thank you Barry – will look it up tonight

 

Tom

[Tom and Phyllida]

Yes, I click on the icon you have shown , click on dd from my photo album and the beachball starts its incessant rolling !!

 

I have of course added photos to normal emails etc from my Macbook Air but not encountered this problem before

 

Tom

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[Tom and Phyllida]

Of course I meant my rotating beach ball !!!!!

 

Tom

[Tom and Phyllida]

Dear Barry – when I click on the photo icon ( mountain ?) it then asks me to select – I choose my photo album and then see a rotting beach ball — for endless moments.

 

What am I dong wrong ?

 

Tom

[Tom and Phyllida]

Thank you Barry – a terrific improvement ( I never did manage to use the old site).

 

My only comment to fellow users is that it seems unfair for Barry to shoulder all of the cost for setting up and maintaining this new site.

How about us all contributing say £20 when we join to cover the cost of setting it up ?

 

Tom and Phyllida

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