Plastic cover over the fresh water/power outlet....

[Jamboree]

So I just recently received my MP.
I drove it around town and even to a few neighboring towns --- all good.

Then, just this past few weeks I started on a very long journey and wouldn't ya know it - the plastic cover over the fresh water/power outlet opens up while I'm driving the highway/motorway. I pull the car over and "latch" it back down. I drive another xxx miles and it does the same thing. after about 10times doing this I finally TAPE it down. The tape worked, however I have a white-ish color and the tape was a bright blue tape and my now awesome looking MB looks a bit cheesy.

Few questions:
1) is this normal
2) Is it replace-able
3) Is there a smarter way to "latch" it down
4) What's the damage if I just let it flop in the wind (I can't imagine myself allowing that - but what if I did)

 

[David Tsang]

Mine has two latches about 3 inches apart and it holds down well even at UK motorway speeds 70mph. However they may wear in time and become loose. This happened on my old caravan and I glued a couple of button magnets on the base and the flap and it held it perfect for a good few years!

 

[Jamboree]

Mine has two latches about 3 inches apart and it holds down well even at UK motorway speeds 70mph. However they may wear in time and become loose. This happened on my old caravan and I glued a couple of button magnets on the base and the flap and it held it perfect for a good few years!

Thanks - that's a great idea. my blue tape makes me laugh/cringe every time I see it.

 

[Dundry]

I would check that you have pushed it in properly. When I had mine new I thought I hade closed it but had the same problem. I have to give each side a good press and then the latches engage and its held fast. I would check that before gluing.

 

[Steve B]

I would check that you have pushed it in properly. When I had mine new I thought I hade closed it but had the same problem. I have to give each side a good press and then the latches engage and its held fast. I would check that before gluing.

I have had the same issue but it just needed clipping in firmly at both sides, I've had no issues since

 

[ding33]

Ditto the above - push it down harder on both sides!

 

[Jamboree]

Ditto the above - push it down harder on both sides!

I've done the pushing thing, and pushed it again, and even again. Same issue. And believe me - I do NOT want that tape on my vehicle.

 

[Steve B]

I've done the pushing thing, and pushed it again, and even again. Same issue. And believe me - I do NOT want that tape on my vehicle.

Sounds like yours is broken as it should clip in with ease, and you can tell it’s secure. Back to the dealer?

 

[Robert May]

I've had mine replaced under warranty and the replacement is doing the same thing.... on sunny days when the cover has been in direct sunlight and got itself hot.

 

[Jamboree]

I've had mine replaced under warranty and the replacement is doing the same thing.... on sunny days when the cover has been in direct sunlight and got itself hot.

Thanks - this makes sense. I took the tape off on a drive yesterday and it stay'd "on" the entire trip. I guess I'll just have to watch it and tape it when it's needed.