Warwick xl

Hi ,we moved over from a La Strada Nova ( great van but a bit high ) due to the fact that we wanted a rear lounge so we went with the Warwick XL .
Well we have had it for nearly aweek now (117 miles ) and have gone through 4 fuzes for the step ( fingers crossed the last fuze seems to be ok) and now on the drivers front 1/4 bumper panel there are lots of bubbles in the paint !! So it's back to Spinneys tomorrow for them to have a look at it

I had this on my Warwick Duo.  Step replaced under warranty but still wouldn't come out properly 
Went into CP set up,by pressing top and bottom button then scroll through to the step setting ours was at 38, changed to 40. Step now comes out all the way and doesn't blow fuses (info kindly supplied to me by one of our forum members)

roli wrote:I had this on my Warwick Duo.  Step replaced under warranty but still wouldn't come out properly 
Went into CP set up,by pressing top and bottom button then scroll through to the step setting ours was at 38, changed to 40. Step now comes out all the way and doesn't blow fuses (info kindly supplied to me by one of our forum members)

Thanks roli will mention this to them tomorrow

burlingtonboaby wrote:Hi and welcome to the forum from Bridlington 
Boaby

Cheers Boaby

Yes we currently have a claim being processed for paint bubbles on the front bumper, due to moisture trapped under the topcoat. A schoolboy mistake by whoever paints them at AS.

Toffee wrote:Yes we currently have a claim being processed for paint bubbles on the front bumper, due to moisture trapped under the topcoat. A schoolboy mistake by whoever paints them at AS.

Hi Toffee ,yep schoolboy mistake or are they rushing them through as there orders for motorhomes are up ! 
Also after the handover I had a good look around the van and under the RH seat (rear) where the electrical contol box is they have just left the cable cut offs over the floor

It's Sevil for Peugeot that paints the vans Toffee not Auto-Sleepers they just put the transfers on the cabs/bodies

I was under the impression the bumpers come from sevil unpainted

Our Warwick Duo is kept in storage and when I went to give it a run the other day I noticed paint bubbles all over the front bumpers and the centre section below the radiator grill.
Very disheartening on a 6 month old van.

Rang the supplying dealer (Marquis Durham) and was told the van was supplied to Auto Sleeper with painted bumpers so I was told to contact Peugeot. I queried this as I was under the impression that A S sprayed them. NOT SO I was told, I then contacted my local Peugeot dealer and told him about the problem. I asked that before I go to the trouble of getting it to the garage and having a local bodyshop  give the garage a quote, could he confirm that the van was supplied to A S already painted. He had to check with Peugeot. Whilst waiting for confirmation I contacted A S and not surprising the response was that A S do in fact spray the bumpers    and told me to contact the supplying dealer for them to submit a warranty claim. The Peugeot dealer later confirmed that the van was supplied with grey bumpers.
I got the impression that Marquis didn't believe me when I rang back . To cut a long story short I have sent photos of the paintwork and they are now submitting a claim.

Bear in mind that A S only guarantee their paintwork for 12 months and not 3 years like Peugeot. Check your van closely before the end of the 12 months.

Mine has happened over a very short period with no prior problems being noticeable.

Hubert

The problem will remain hidden until the temp drops below freezing.

Hubert wrote:Our Warwick Duo is kept in storage and when I went to give it a run the other day I noticed paint bubbles all over the front bumpers and the centre section below the radiator grill.
Very disheartening on a 6 month old van.

Rang the supplying dealer (Marquis Durham) and was told the van was supplied to Auto Sleeper with painted bumpers so I was told to contact Peugeot. I queried this as I was under the impression that A S sprayed them. NOT SO I was told, I then contacted my local Peugeot dealer and told him about the problem. I asked that before I go to the trouble of getting it to the garage and having a local bodyshop  give the garage a quote, could he confirm that the van was supplied to A S already painted. He had to check with Peugeot. Whilst waiting for confirmation I contacted A S and not surprising the response was that A S do in fact spray the bumpers    and told me to contact the supplying dealer for them to submit a warranty claim. The Peugeot dealer later confirmed that the van was supplied with grey bumpers.
I got the impression that Marquis didn't believe me when I rang back . To cut a long story short I have sent photos of the paintwork and they are now submitting a claim.

Bear in mind that A S only guarantee their paintwork for 12 months and not 3 years like Peugeot. Check your van closely before the end of the 12 months.

Mine has happened over a very short period with no prior problems being noticeable.

Hubert

Hi Hubert

 well the van was dropped off this morining so will keep you all updated on the progress 

Regards

Dave

Look forward to hearing how you get on, our dealer is shut for xmas but had photos from us about a month ago, still waiting for approval for the repairs

Thanks Dave and Toffee, would appreciate any updates and I will do likewise.

I am concerned about the problem reappearing if not repaired satisfactorily. I changed from VW Californias because my second had the dreaded roof rot !. I assume they will have to completely strip the bumpers and centre section of all the paint.

Being the only driver, taking it and leaving it for the repairs will cause me problems. Marquis Durham my nearest dealer is 90 miles each way. It may mean a few days in a B & B near Willersey so that it can go back to the factory.

Just out of interest my build number is P6045 (found in glove box), could our vans have been built or been in the same batch from Peugeot ?


It's not going to spoil my Christmas so all the best for a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.


Hubert

Hubert wrote:Thanks Dave and Toffee, would appreciate any updates and I will do likewise.

I am concerned about the problem reappearing if not repaired satisfactorily. I changed from VW Californias because my second had the dreaded roof rot !. I assume they will have to completely strip the bumpers and centre section of all the paint.

Being the only driver, taking it and leaving it for the repairs will cause me problems. Marquis Durham my nearest dealer is 90 miles each way. It may mean a few days in a B & B near Willersey so that it can go back to the factory.

Just out of interest my build number is P6045 (found in glove box), could our vans have been built or been in the same batch from Peugeot ?


It's not going to spoil my Christmas so all the best for a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.


Hubert

Hi Hubert

Will check build number when I see the van and a merry Christmas and new year

I
Build no. 6024 here!
No need to get upset, it's just how it is the important thing is it will get sorted in the end.
Merry xmas

Thanks Boaby
Will bear in mind if that's the route I go down. Probably preferable that the van goes back to the factory, as there can be no argument should the problem reoccur.

All the best for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Hubert

Hi guys

Well got the van back today all sorted they fitted a new panel and had it painted up here 
Thanks to Nick at Spinneys for sorting it all out step and paint.

Well that's good news Dave
Good to hear that they replaced the panel rather than trying to rectify. Hope the same happens for mine. Unfortunately all three front panels are affected on mine.

Thanks for keeping us informed.

Cheers

Hubert

Yes Boaby, don't know which is better icy but clear (hopefully) or this awful depressing damp low cloud and mist
Time to get the sledge out !

I'm still waiting for the dealer to confirm they will repairs ours, all three panels are effected. I also asked a local motor home repair centre for a price to do the job, waiting for them to email a quote.
I intend to call the dealer again this week to see if I can get anywhere. I contacted AS direct but they haven't responded.
I'm glad it's nothing that stops us using the van!

Toffee
Still waiting also for a response from the dealer, nothing at all since sending the photos !
Will check next week.

Hubert