Fixing Damaged Motorhome Habitation Door Hinges using 3D Printer - 1998 Hymer

[@susancooper2996]

Hi Adds very good technology today, get ready for the request from all us with the old motorhomes. 👍🥰

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Haha. Thanks Susan. I'm happy to except requests 🤣

[@mk1photography62]

Interesting work and a good way to look after the aging motorhome 3d printing is a great way to fix it

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @mk1photography62 👍👍

[@Wheres_wanda_wandering]

I’m very impressed Adz. Fingers crossed it will last a year or two. Take care Gill

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Gill 👍👍

[@MrFHLH]

Well done Ads job sorted for minimum cost. As you say if they go belly up, just print some more. All the best, Ian

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks, @mrfhlh👍

[@stevewilcox-bc1gz]

I’ve followed your channel for a long time but never commented. It’s quite refreshing to watch your “keep an old motorhome on the road” videos. We have 2003 Elddis 6 berth and have had almost all the same problems. Thanks for all yours (and Chaz). How to videos.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Steve. I'm glad you found the videos useful

[@michaelperry6633]

Excellent fix. So much satisfaction finding solutions and carrying out repairs to the van yourself.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Definitely, @michaelperry6633 👍👍

[@galdessa1]

Easier to just buy them from the manufacturer. not everyone can make them their selves.

[@grahamunderwood9353]

very clever ,is nice to know that technology has made it easier to produce items that are possibly no longer in stock in a world where things on the shelf change on a regular basis, if it means you can keep herman in tip top condition that can only be a good thing

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Definitely, Graham 👍👍. Thanks

[@jimjeffries8804]

Very clever young man ,now get ready for all those requests❤❤❤😂

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

None yet, Jim 🤣. Thanks 👍👍

[@thenoworriesnomad]

MH news and these practical videos are great...👍👍

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @thenoworriesnomad 👍👍. I'm glad you like them

[@neilbrunyee980]

Nice job there if it lasts a season will be good and you have replacements ready.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @neilbrunyee980 👍👍

[@kieranking8657]

Good job, a bit of silicone grease on those hinge inserts would help protect them from wear

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Great idea, Kieran 👍👍

[@douglasgower7625]

Good fix Chaz, always good to see, I haven't followed for a good while ut always good to see.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Douglas. By the way I'm Ads 👍👍

[@80evolution]

Great job taken care of with 3d printing technology. They will definitely wear quicker in pla than something more exotic. If you want them printed in carbon fibre material that offers better resistance to UV and heat, then please do contact. Alternatively, please make yourself a few spares to keep in the van just in case of replacement on the road, or like I have done with spares - helped a fellow motorhomer out on site. Great video.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @80evolution 👍👍

[@davehelenandthomas.adventu9797]

Well done👍looks like a great job to me 👍👍

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @davehelenandthomas.adventu9797 👍👍

[@HitchUpAndTow]

Nice job

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @HitchUpAndTow 👍👍

[@stevepjackson]

Great video as usual Adz 👍

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @stevepjackson 👍👍

[@tanksontour]

Don’t worry about uv damage on PLA. I’ve watched a video - I’ll send a link - that may reduce your fears. Don’t forget PLA melts at around 190c. Great fix though Ads. Top drawer from me here at ToT Andy.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Andy 👍👍. That video was very enlightening

[@terryedwards6011]

I have found printng outter walls first in the slacer helps with sizing of holes.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

thanks for the tip, @terryedwards6011 👍👍

[@JohnnyBurr]

I can see the stand at the Moho shows next year! “Ads and his 3D printer” “get your parts printer here”🤣🤣

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Now there's an idea 🤣🤣. Thanks @JohnnyBurr. See you at the next show

[@kroozer5215]

LEGEND !

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Ha 🤣🤣. Thanks @kroozer5215 👍👍

[@TheQuadman200]

Well done great job ABS would be better if you’re able to print it

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @TheQuadman200 👍👍

[@alanartt3138]

ASA filament would be a good choice as it is UV resistant and strong. PETG has a bit of flexibility so would be ideal but I don't think there any PETG available with UV resistance. Nylon would be good but it's a pain to orint with as it absorbs moisture like crazy and needs drying out before printing.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks for the printing tips, Alan 👍👍

[@Addicted2cars]

Good job! Please be so kind and share the STL file of your hinge insert.... Use PETG for it - it's UV, liquid and acid resistant :)

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks, @addicted2cars. I will share it soon. I'm not sure whether they need to be resistant to anything. They are doing OK at the moment but it's early days yet.

[@Simon_W74]

I need to do the same to my old Rapido, as the door hinges are almost the same externally, Our are riveted to the body, but screwed to the door. Delrin would be perfect for the job, but I don't know if it is printable, as it had self lubricating properties. I do know it machines beautifully. Only problem is I don't have a lathe or milling machine of my own. I will be heading out to Nessa shortly to remove part of a hinge to see if they are the same internal collar.

[@Simon_W74]

Just removed a hinge completely as it wouldn't come off the door without both top and bottom hinge plates be removed and the door being pulled away. Nessa uses washers instead of the collar like Herman does. So I could make something up at home as I have some Delrin from another project with an Air Rifle where I made what is know as a Hamster and used a Delrin rod to set it of from the stock. Carved it to sit perfectly in my hand. Sadly never got to use it, as I don't shoot anymore and am going to sell the Air Rifle as no point in having it around anymore.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Your problem sounds an easier fix than ours. Did you sort it?

[@Simon_W74]

@@HermanHitstheRoad No not yet it is on the list of things to do in the next few days. Have some jobs in the house that take precedence over Nessa, as the wife has been on at me for about a year to finish the end of the kitchen and get on with utility room.

[@surfreadjumpsleep]

my euramobil 1996 has the exact same problem! you are AMAZING! Would you put the 3d file up on thingaverse?

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @surfreadjumpsleep. Glad to of help

[@surfreadjumpsleep]

​@@HermanHitstheRoad Any chance you could share the 3d file or could i even pay you to print some off & mail them? throw an extra 20 in for your time on top of materials and postage? I desperately need this on my euramobil

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Send me an email. You'll find it in the About section of our YT channel page

[@davidm9643]

Would be interesting to see how you design and set up a 3rd printer. Also don't you need a spacer on the top part of the hinge

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

There is a spacer on the top part of the hinge, @davidm9643. Maybe I don't understand where you mean ?

[@stephendavies6126]

great fix Ads, out of interest what 3d printer do you use?

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

I have an Anycubic I3 Mega 3D printer, @stephendavies6126.

[@denisscott3073]

Hi ads and zoe.👋 Just us 2 saying hi 👋 grate fix we'll done ⭐ Den and sue 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🚐🚐🚐

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks Den and Sue 👍👍

[@ari.voutilainen]

@hermanhitstheroad Is there Nylon filament? That would probably be ideal for this. Alternatively printing just the tube with regular filament and then using a Nylon washer as the spacer/bearing.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

I don't know if there is a nylon filament, @ari.voutilainen. The thing is that you want the spacer (washer part) and the inside sleeve to be connected so the sleeve doesn't travel down the hinge and pop out the other end like mine were doing.

[@ari.voutilainen]

@@HermanHitstheRoad Makes sense.

[@greenwheelybin]

Would a few little washers have done the trick?

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Probably, @greenwheelybin but they'd have to be quite small and would be metal on metal

[@kinross24]

Why not use stainless steel washers as the spacers? No rush and harder wearing? Or, but same size bearings as the spacers? All you need it the internal, external and hight of the bearings. Use silicone grease for lubricant. PLA is useless outside and for wear. It’s basically potato starch! Best use Polycarbonate filament is an excellent choice for use outside - it contains UV stabilizers that prevent degradation from exposure to UV light

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

I could have used other filament but this is all I had and it's cheap, @kinross24