Replacing Bellows

[CannonDale]

I have a dilema. I picked up my Beach last week, 'ex demo with 400 miles'. The bellows has a minuscule hole in it where it has been trapped between the hook that keeps the roof closed. The dealer 'Breeze' pointed this out and are replacing free of charge, it was very good of them to point this out as I might not have noticed it. How big a job is this, I am wondering if it might be better to keep it as it is rather than have the roof dismantled which might cause other issues.

 

[Velma's Dad]

It's not a small job I imagine, but we had a similar issue with a torn bellows on purchase which the dealer replaced FOC. I see no particular reason why the work should create downstream problems, ours has been fine since then, but maybe anyone who did have problems can flag it up?

 

[calikev]

You don't need to remove the roof to replace the canvas just nimble fingers and lots of patience.

 

[WelshGas]

I have a dilema. I picked up my Beach last week, 'ex demo with 400 miles'. The bellows has a minuscule hole in it where it has been trapped between the hook that keeps the roof closed. The dealer 'Breeze' pointed this out and are replacing free of charge, it was very good of them to point this out as I might not have noticed it. How big a job is this, I am wondering if it might be better to keep it as it is rather than have the roof dismantled which might cause other issues.

I don't think the roof has to be dismantled in any way.

 

[daveyboydanger]

I have a dilema. I picked up my Beach last week, 'ex demo with 400 miles'. The bellows has a minuscule hole in it where it has been trapped between the hook that keeps the roof closed. The dealer 'Breeze' pointed this out and are replacing free of charge, it was very good of them to point this out as I might not have noticed it. How big a job is this, I am wondering if it might be better to keep it as it is rather than have the roof dismantled which might cause other issues.

If you're having the canvas replaced maybe you could get a coloured bellows or a front window?
Even if you have to pay a tiny bit extra. Could be a unique van!

 

[CannonDale]

If you're having the canvas replaced maybe you could get a coloured bellows or a front window?
Even if you have to pay a tiny bit extra. Could be a unique van!

That is a good idea but they have already order it from Germany

 

[daveyboydanger]

That is a good idea but they have already order it from Germany

Still maybe worth an ask. Even if you pay for the return postage of the other. The dealer may be feeling kind.