water and power point flange becoming detached

[sbmcd]

Hi,

Just noticed that the plastic flange on the water fill / power socket plug in is starting to detach from the body, anyone else experienced this?

 

[WelshGas]

Hi,

Just noticed that the plastic flange on the water fill / power socket plug in is starting to detach from the body, anyone else experienced this?View attachment 11509

This shows how it is attached.

 

[sbmcd]

This shows how it is attached.
View attachment 11510

Thanks for the diagram, looks like the stud that nut (32) attaches to has broken somehow, looks like this could be a fair bit of work to remedy as access is required from the inside to fit nuts, fortunately under warranty.

 

[AlanC]

That happened to our van. The two front studs are plastic and bolted to the body with a self tapping nut. If this is over tightened on manufacture, the plastic will snap off the main molding and so the front moves away from the body.

This is a DIY job if you feel confident enough about it, but as your van is still under warranty, then let your dealer's technician scuff his knuckles.

Alan

 

[rod_vw]

Yes as Alan says it's easy enough to replace and he is also correct about over tightening the nuts on the plastic studs.
I have used this fitting on my last two self-builds as they are IMHO the nicest items for the job on the market in the UK. The 220v input socket is a VW item but there is a proprietary item available in the caravan parts retailers that fits perfectly. The lockable water filler top can also be obtained from similar sources although early Californias are slightly different.

Rod