Jacqui & Neil PM
2021/01/26 Dropped the van off to have the back window replaced. A very smooth operation for handover although no paperwork passed over.
Discussed decals, although no satisfactory response apparently Frankia are renowned for ignoring the issue.
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Our first trip in the van since lockdown started, set off 8:00 to arrive at SMC just after 9am, booked in for 9:30. Easy journey the vision splash on the RH side window has eased driving alone.
There is not a great deal to do, but wanted the previous warranty bits dealing with. Primarily wanted Frankia warranty stamp Thermoguard, Hab check and first 20k/2 year fiat warranty doing.
We were supposed to pick it up the next day, but as usual SMC didn’t manage it ended up picking it up late Friday. They faffed around doing upholstery and washing the van saved us a job, although we do need to clean it wax soon.
They also spotted some damaged decals so added that to the crazing warranty claim. Easy return journey actually very quick. Also by the following Tuesday the warrahty claim had been approved, just waiting on the decals.
Dropped the van off at SMC for some fixes
Discussed inverter fitting with Warren and Steve. This time it was explained that attaches directly to the battery not the shunt so display amperage does not reflect the inverter draw. Apparently the shunt is in the fuse area and connection is not possible.
This was a bit different to the previous explanation. Fitting the socket under the cushions in the U shaped seating area, remote switch velcro’d in place.
Work should take a week or 2!!
We took off for a tour of the Frankia factory and doc’d the journey using Polarsteps app.
Packed van yesterday, but needless to say last minutes preps to us awhile.
Last night the camera in the conservatory failed, after resets and switching on off we decided to return, printed slip and all boxed ready for the post office this morning.
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Arrive here a bit late following the hab check at SMC Newark, all ok although they did not have the parts to fix the light and skylight screen.
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Drove up to Newark way a pulled into Pikes Oakfarm, for a single night prior to SMC visit the following morning.
Frankia vans often have a dedicated service locker which contains electric, a fresh water inlet and a waste water outlet, plus all the pipes etc.. a great idea.  Used on alot of the Frankia vans I have seen even the big Platin Plus.
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Took a trip to SMC Newark with the latest and hopefully last snag list, it is :