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SMC Hab and Service

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.

  • Frankia warranty
  • Fiat warranty
  • Fiat 20k service
  • Seat cover replacement
  • Checkout the crazed spot on the roof
Star crazing on roof

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.

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Van back

Picked up the van from SMC, all seemed ok. Had a look round and they had replaced the mastic in places could not see any crazing. We shall see??

Gave Jacqui keys so that she could check the porch light whilst waiting for paperwork. She opened hab door to find control panel hanging out. Warren popped it back but a bit typical sadly. Porch light works but will test tonight.

Upholstery approved but not delivered so am awaiting a call!

Uneventful journey, Jacqui cleaned it again inside, we shall load up over the weekend prior to tackling the garage on Tuesday.

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SMC Warranty

Dropped the van off at SMC for some fixes

  • GRP crazing
  • Petrol cap area paint speckling
  • Upholstery
  • Porch light
  • Waste plug and chain

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!!