General One thing after another :-(

[Fiat Ducato Motorhome]

If it doesn't rain it pours as they say.

Any thoughts on what to do with this? obviously it needs welding, just concerned as my vehicle is currently on SORN and need to take it for an MOT however as where the hole is (I have cut out all the rusted area, and grinded the edges) but the area which was rusted through was the bracket that holds the brake lines/pipes and it is now off so can't put my brake lines back on, so have no brakes etc lol. Not safe to drive it

 

[cris1117]

Mobil welder, lots about Google one in your area.

 

[Peter James]

If its less than 30cm from a structural area (spring/shock absorber etc) it has to be welded for the MOT. Otherwise it can unusually be bolted.
Incidentally is this the same van you posted on outandaboutlive with the damp caused by the holes drilled for a bike rack by a previous owner? Just wondered whether you were able to repair it.

 

[CDK]

I would use glass fiber to repair such a small area, then put the bracket back on and spray body coating on the whole wheel arch.
When properly done the repair can be completely invisible.

 

[kenuk1]

I would use glass fiber to repair such a small area, then put the bracket back on and spray body coating on the whole wheel arch.
When properly done the repair can be completely invisible.

That would be totally illegal and dangerous it must be welded correctly for it to pass an MOT.Ken

 

[varesecrazy]

That would be totally illegal and dangerous it must be welded correctly for it to pass an MOT.Ken

in the UK - yes,

ADRIA is a clue in CDK's location


being 6 weeks later ,
we'd hope the OP has now got it back together .. one way or another.

 

[Fiat Ducato Motorhome]

in the UK - yes,

ADRIA is a clue in CDK's location


being 6 weeks later ,
we'd hope the OP has now got it back together .. one way or another.

Hi all sorry forgot to update my progress on this situation. I found a local guy through Facebook, who came out to my home address and welded the hole for £50.00 although it looked really rough afterwards (not being a welder or done any welding myself) but I grinded the rough welded seams down, and applied two coats of underseal. And the main thing is, it was solid afterwards and passed the MOT.

Thanks all for your comments.

 

[Peter James]

came out to my home address and welded the hole for £50.00 although it looked really rough afterwards .

Thanks for the update.
I've done a bit of welding but nothing as difficult as that. Welding thin sheet is very difficult, paint and rust makes it more difficult, and welding upside down beneath a vehicle more difficult still. So we can't expect a neat looking job. Just glad you got it sorted
Is this the van you had to repair damp ingress caused by a badly fitted bike rack?

 

[CDK]

in the UK - yes,

ADRIA is a clue in CDK's location

That's right.... although they sell their vehicles in the UK as well.

We do have something like MOT here, but rather basic.
To pass, a Ducato must have working brakes and lights except for warning lights! Only vehicles without an ECU get an exhaust gas test.

 

[Fiat Ducato Motorhome]

Thanks for the update.
I've done a bit of welding but nothing as difficult as that. Welding thin sheet is very difficult, paint and rust makes it more difficult, and welding upside down beneath a vehicle more difficult still. So we can't expect a neat looking job. Just glad you got it sorted
Is this the van you had to repair damp ingress caused by a badly fitted bike rack?

Yes not just bike rack, leaking rooflights, leaking bathroom rear window. Truma flue vent and mushroom vent looked like they had been leaking oh and to top it off holes in the roof caused by damage of some kind. All done now though. Thank god. Spent around £2000 and done it all myself. That was for all new timbers, new insulation, 2 larger modern rooflights. New led downlights all round. New vents, Along with various other items that broke or got damaged.

 

[terriah36]

Hi guys, Peter, is it?

We need a new bathroom vent for our Fiat Ducato 1998 motorhome, but we are having trouble finding where to get spares. Any advice, please?

Kind regards

Terri and Bill

 

[jackwhoo]

Have a look in screwfix catalogue ?

 

[HughJampton]

http://www.olearymotorhomes.co.uk/
http://www.magnummotorhomes.co.uk
http://www.caktanks.co.uk/
https://www.leisureshopdirect.com