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Post by takeiteasy on Apr 26, 2012 16:50:00 GMT 10
Neither my wife or I can get the roof hatch open by ourselves. Ours appears to be a 2 person job.... which isn't convenient. Is this typical or are we just weaklings?
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Post by atouchofglass on Apr 26, 2012 17:04:16 GMT 10
Hey Bill
It's a bit like asking how long is a piece of string.
My Missus can open our roof hatch and she isn't a big woman.
Is it the weight or maybe the hinges are corroded.
I have heard of one other Olympic owner that had issues opening his roof hatch
It was because it had been modified and had extra fibreglass added.
It was a heavy hatch.
Perhaps yours has been doctored as well?
If the hinges are the problem you can unscrew them.
Lift the hatch and turn it sideways across the opening.
That way you can work on the hinges and not damage the top of the van.
Cheers
Atog
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Post by takeiteasy on Apr 26, 2012 18:42:56 GMT 10
Neither of us are small or all that weak Atog. It looks like I had better do some work on the hinges. If it was a typical problem I wouldn't have bothered. I don't think it has been doctored. cheers, Bill
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Post by atouchofglass on Apr 26, 2012 19:35:46 GMT 10
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Post by takeiteasy on Apr 26, 2012 20:47:31 GMT 10
They look excellent Atog, although I believe they exceed my skill level. I am ok with wood and fiberglass but metal stuff has never been my forte. Although if I had the tools I would get by... they are a remarkably simple design. Maybe I could get some made.
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Post by atouchofglass on May 3, 2012 17:29:36 GMT 10
Hey Bill Just remembered there is a thread on Classic Caravans I put up some time ago regarding polishing stainless. It also talks about how to drill it. ditzygypsy.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=techno&action=display&thread=57Reason for saying this, is if you wanted to make a set of hinges, it isn't that hard. I got the angle bent up by the place I bought it from, then most of the work was done with a grinder and a drill press. Worth looking at if you can get a lend of or use someones drill press.. Cheers Atog |
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Post by takeiteasy on May 3, 2012 20:48:06 GMT 10
I work at a District High..... metalwork room might be handy. I will have a go but have to drive into Perth to get the bits.
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Post by finkvanfc on May 4, 2012 7:10:10 GMT 10
Maybe if you use a small trolley jack and for eg;a broom or a length of 2x1 to take up the distance between the jack and the underneath of the hatch[you with me]slowly jack one end while holding the other,should lift no problem,good luck.Gaz!
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Post by takeiteasy on May 4, 2012 9:26:27 GMT 10
Too much trouble Gaz. I would be more likely to leave it closed. I will see if I can loosen up the existing hinges enough... if not I will replicate Atog's hinges. cheers Bill
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Post by boblor on May 19, 2012 15:51:10 GMT 10
Place both hands in line with hinge point on the hatch at the rear, push and forward in the same motion and you should have no problem. Alway lift and closeat the rear end and you will have no problem, and ensure the pin points move freely.
Being the master of Olly HQ, I have lifted many, no not skirts but hatches.
Cheers boblor
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Post by takeiteasy on May 19, 2012 19:43:32 GMT 10
Hey Bob - haven't heard you for a while. I will get to it with silicon spray sometime soon. I have been distracted of late trying to fit a water pump.
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