Caravan parts

Tonygriffiths66
Tonygriffiths66 Forum Participant Posts: 10
edited July 2018 in Parts & Accessories #1

Hi all.

I'm new to the discussions and only just made myself a member of the caravan club again after 12 years away from caravanning.

I have just bought a Eccles Jewel 2011 and need parts, is it just me or do the dealers have it all stitched up?! Just like car dealers did many years ago with servicing a new car.

I'm looking to source a new wheel drum, I found a nut had sheared off in it and other threads were damaged. Part number 581329.

I am also looking for a rear light, I have seen a new one at £129, that seems expensive to me.

Lastly were can I get carpets from to suit the van?

I'm in Bolton, Manchester and also looking for second-hand accessories for the van

Cheers 

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  • Tonygriffiths66
    Tonygriffiths66 Forum Participant Posts: 10
    edited July 2018 #2

    Also one 15" alloy wheel (Sterling jewel I think it's called). Or two matching wheels at the right price wink

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  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #5

    Try your local carpet shop for replacement carpets. We had some made from an off cut. They used the old carpet pieces as templates, cut and whipped the edges from the off cut and the total price was £50. 

    Google is your friend for replacement parts.

  • Tonygriffiths66
    Tonygriffiths66 Forum Participant Posts: 10
    edited July 2018 #6

    I wish I had the originals :( 

  • Tonygriffiths66
    Tonygriffiths66 Forum Participant Posts: 10
    edited July 2018 #7

    Thanks Dorset driver!

    I was googling wheel drum :(

    Sorted now :)

  • jennyc
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    edited July 2018 #8

    Carpet patterns.

    Making patterns for pretty well anything is greatly aided as follows. Obtain some clear, thick polythene. Cut it to approximately the size you want, but oversize. Place it on the floor in your case. Holding it in place use a permanent marker pen to create your outline. Cut out the profile and try it in place. Cut off excess if any, tape bits on if you’ve cut undersize. As taught to me by a pattern maker.

  • jennyc
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    edited July 2018 #9

    A lot of caravan lights are made.by a company called ‘Jokon’ have a search on line  and bypass your dealer.

  • jennyc
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    edited July 2018 #10

    I’ve just Googled ‘Alko brake drum’ and found pages of them on Ebay.

  • Tonygriffiths66
    Tonygriffiths66 Forum Participant Posts: 10
    edited July 2018 #11

    Thanks Jennyc. That will help with the carpets.

    The Alko drum is harder, there are lots of them. Mine is cast No. 581329. I just need to find out if mine is a 112mm or 140mm PCD.

    A found the Jokon light, it was £129!

  • Tonygriffiths66
    Tonygriffiths66 Forum Participant Posts: 10
    edited July 2018 #12

    I am still looking for my last item. A 15" alloy wheel for my Stirling  Eccles jewel 2011. 5 studs, 112PCD.

    Any Ideas where I my get one folks?

    Tony

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #13

    A scrapyard, a caravan breaker, or eBay?

  • Tonygriffiths66
    Tonygriffiths66 Forum Participant Posts: 10
    edited July 2018 #14

    I've tried them cry

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #15

    Including this one?

    http://www.alsonline.org.uk

     

  • Tonygriffiths66
    Tonygriffiths66 Forum Participant Posts: 10
    edited July 2018 #16

    I just email them. I did enter the details into a site that links to lots of beakers last week but had no luck.

    Thanks Tinwheeler

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #17

    No problem.

    He's very helpful and will supply pics before you buy. We’ve bought from him twice and the stuff was delivered as promised and was as described both times. He tends to deal with email in the evenings.

  • Oneputt
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    edited July 2018 #18

    We decided to put additional carpets in our van so brought off cuts from carpet right, had them stitched etc and they fit perfectly for a price of about £14.

  • JollyKernow
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    edited July 2018 #19

    Hi Tony

    Have you tried O'learys? They have a lot of used parts and are in the know regarding older vans.

    As DD says above, Leisureshop direct in north Devon are very helpful and maybe know a source?

    JKcool

  • Tonygriffiths66
    Tonygriffiths66 Forum Participant Posts: 10
    edited July 2018 #20

    I got a new alloy wheel at last, well went for 2 matching ones £110 each with tyres and my Tyron bands fitted. Swift wanted £650 just for one wheel and an 8 week waiting list. My supplier could of got an perfect match from the factory in Birmingham for £110 but Swift run a cartel ripping off caravaners, the factory can only sell to Swift that in turn sell them on for a 600% profit! Rip off Swift! Rip off Britain!

    If this was happening with cars questions would be asked in parliament.

  • lornalou1
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    edited July 2018 #21

    everything is expensive for caravans. needed a new monobloc tap for the bathroom and was quoted over £100 with a 10/12 week wait. bought one from Victoria Plumb for less than 50 quid. 10 mins to fit and test.

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