Autosleeper Dorset owner
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Autosleeper Dorset owner
Hello everyone, I introduced myself a couple of weeks ago and have now taken ownership of my lovely new to me Autosleeper Symbol. It has been meticulously looked after by the previous owner Derek Steele and I feel very lucky to be its next owner. If Derek is on here I would love to ask him a few questions if that is allowed. There is a weird cylinder thingy in the glove compartment which I have no idea of and also a switch under the cooker alongside other switches and fuses which doesn’t seem to do anything or affect anything if turned off. The reg is HX13 GMG.
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Jules 132- Member
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Posts : 63
Joined : 2024-03-31
Location : Hampshire
Auto-Sleeper Model : Dorset
Vehicle Year : 2013
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Re: Autosleeper Dorset owner
If you put a couple of photos on, you will likely get some answers anyway
Fixer- Member
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Location : South Derbyshire
Auto-Sleeper Model : Winchcombe
Vehicle Year : 2015
Re: Autosleeper Dorset owner
Thank you fixer I will do that, however the items I refer to have been installed by the owner and did not come with the van so could be difficult . I’ll take some photos tomorrow.Fixer wrote:If you put a couple of photos on, you will likely get some answers anyway
Jules 132- Member
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Auto-Sleeper Model : Dorset
Vehicle Year : 2013
Re: Autosleeper Dorset owner
Could your switch under the cooker be a hob isolator switch, assuming you have a gas/electric cooker? My 2005 Rienza had one.
BobK- Member
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Re: Autosleeper Dorset owner
Oh that’s a point, I’ll hook up later and check it to see. The chap that did the handover had no idea. He did turn the hot plate on but I’m not sure if he’d turned that switch off first. Another suggestion was it may have been a switch for a microwave but I don’t think the original owner had one.BobK wrote:Could your switch under the cooker be a hob isolator switch, assuming you have a gas/electric cooker? My 2005 Rienza had one.
Thank you Bob. It’s all a bit daunting at first as every van has different quirks.
I also can’t work out how to Bluetooth my phone to the radio as can’t seem to find a setting in the radio despite there being buttons on the steering wheel to accept calls etc. .
Jules 132- Member
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Location : Hampshire
Auto-Sleeper Model : Dorset
Vehicle Year : 2013
Re: Autosleeper Dorset owner
A very warm welcome from a neighbour, Ferndown near Bournemouth
Nue- Donator
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Location : Dorset South West
Auto-Sleeper Model : Nuevo EK
Vehicle Year : 2017
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Re: Autosleeper Dorset owner
If the cylinder thingy has an offset it might be for putting oil in the engine.
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Re: Autosleeper Dorset owner
Thanks Dave I’ll take a some photos of all the things I can’t work out.Dave Gee wrote:If the cylinder thingy has an offset it might be for putting oil in the engine.
Jules 132- Member
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Re: Autosleeper Dorset owner
Just coming back to this topic as realise I hadn’t updated it.
I am now in touch with the previous lovely owners of my Dorset and they have answered all my questions.
I am now in touch with the previous lovely owners of my Dorset and they have answered all my questions.
Jules 132- Member
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Re: Autosleeper Dorset owner
Okay...publish all your answers..... they may assist someone else
BobK- Member
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Re: Autosleeper Dorset owner
Hi BobK I’m not sure they will help anyone else as all were additions by the original owner but here they are anyhow:
The cylinder was hand made and slots into the air vent at the base of the sofa to point air in the forward direction of the van rather than at the toilet door.
The switch was for the original air con unit which he took out and replaced with a Heiki roof window and fan.
The cylinder is a very good idea and I’ve heard of others doing that on other vans.
The cylinder was hand made and slots into the air vent at the base of the sofa to point air in the forward direction of the van rather than at the toilet door.
The switch was for the original air con unit which he took out and replaced with a Heiki roof window and fan.
The cylinder is a very good idea and I’ve heard of others doing that on other vans.
Jules 132- Member
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Auto-Sleeper Model : Dorset
Vehicle Year : 2013
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Hi Jules, I know, It’s a bit late in the day (I’m catching up on here as just joined) but I’m about to pick up a new-to-me AutoSleeper Dorset ES on a Fiat base. 2002 plate. When I viewed I thought it was odd that the heater blows out towards the back of the van. I would love to see some pics of this cylinder solution your previous owner created as it sounds like a good idea. What’s it made of please?
Nelly- Member
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Location : Norfolk
Auto-Sleeper Model : Dorset
Vehicle Year : 2002
Re: Autosleeper Dorset owner
Hi Nelly have just taken some photos for you. It’s some kind of metal tube with a jam jar lid glued on is all I can explain it as. Haven’t used it as only had my van for two months but it does fit in the vent so will definitely work. Hope you enjoy your new van! JulieNelly wrote:Hi Jules, I know, It’s a bit late in the day (I’m catching up on here as just joined) but I’m about to pick up a new-to-me AutoSleeper Dorset ES on a Fiat base. 2002 plate. When I viewed I thought it was odd that the heater blows out towards the back of the van. I would love to see some pics of this cylinder solution your previous owner created as it sounds like a good idea. What’s it made of please?
Jules 132- Member
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Location : Hampshire
Auto-Sleeper Model : Dorset
Vehicle Year : 2013
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Re: Autosleeper Dorset owner
Thanks Jules, that’s interesting isn’t it? I’ll certainly keep this in mind as a work around if we need to re-direct the heat. Pick our van up in the morning. Nervous and excited.
Nelly- Member
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Auto-Sleeper Model : Dorset
Vehicle Year : 2002
Re: Autosleeper Dorset owner
Hope it all goes well and the van is exactly as you need it. Very exciting for you.Nelly wrote:Thanks Jules, that’s interesting isn’t it? I’ll certainly keep this in mind as a work around if we need to re-direct the heat. Pick our van up in the morning. Nervous and excited.
Jules 132- Member
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Auto-Sleeper Model : Dorset
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