margaretowen4 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I have a Compas Calypso Motorhome M reg about 17 years old, Can anyone tell me where I can get a set of original wheel trims. We lost one a few weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Hi, I dont know this for sure but I dont think you would get one and even if you did it would no doubt cost more than a full set. Probably better to go to halfords or similar and get a full set, lots of styles to choose from you just need the wheel size ie 16" 18" etc Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizken Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 hi Margaret Good advice to renew all 4 trims- they will look smarter, and are fairly cheap From experience, make sure you obtain ones for the commercial wheels, as they have a much deeper dish than standard car trims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camocam1 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 not sure can get in Halford's or such like, I wanted new Wheel Trims for my Fiat Ace Milano and after several visits to local halford store and local caravan dealers eventually had to go to Fiat dealer and paid £99 for set of four because of the size of the dish on them seemingly !!!! maybe I was just ripped off as was my 1st MH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowtelse2do Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Welcome to the forum Margaret. I've never found a set of trims that have been as good has the originals and I doubt if you will be able to get originals. I had my wheels shotblasted and painted silver and the hubs painted black. Looks ok and won't be loosing anymore trim's, ;-) Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Have a look at this link these are the same wheel trims Auto-Sleepers and other manufacturers use http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15-Inch-Wheel-Trims-Hub-Caps-For-Peugeot-Boxer-Van-with-R15-Wheels-Tyres-u99-/170898726224?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item27ca5b9d50 I have not dealt with this seller but I bought the same ones last year from another supplier. Alf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margaretowen4 Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 Thanks to all for the interest and info,and thank you for the welcome Cheers Maggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 The Compass Calypso has been built on Talbot, VW and Peugeot base vehicles, but I think a 17-year-old model would have been on a Volkswagen T4 with 15" wheels. Examples are shown here http://motors.shop.ebay.co.uk/Campers-Caravans-Motorhomes-/121904/i.html?_nkw=compass+calypso but I've no idea which wheel-trims (if any) would match Maggie's motorhome's originals. A GOOGLE-search on "wheel trims VW T4" (omitting the quotes) retrieves plenty of options and it looks like it should be possible to obtain a set of 4 attractive trims for around £20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coachman Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Some time ago my son told me of a woman who picked up wheel trims that had come off and sold them on ebay. I remember whilst up Scotland going by one of those cattle grids that on the verge there were several trims, perhaps look on ebay then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigee Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Hi i have four 15 inch wheel trims free to you if you want let me know :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Pastiche - 2012-09-14 8:05 PM Some time ago my son told me of a woman who picked up wheel trims that had come off and sold them on ebay. I remember whilst up Scotland going by one of those cattle grids that on the verge there were several trims, perhaps look on ebay then. I can't see much advantage in looking for secondhand wheel-trims on e-bay, as they will inevitably show signs of wear and tear. Besides which, a set of four new trims will hardly cost a fortune unless the 'genuine article' (eg. VW-branded parts) is insisted on. There's no certainty that a non-original-equipment wheel-trim will fit properly or securely. Consequently, if buying on-line and the website carries reviews, it's worth reading these before ordering. For example, the reviews of this product are generally positive, but there are criticisms regarding fit. http://tinyurl.com/937869f The time-honoured method of ensuring that wheel-trims cannot detach themselves from wheels is to secure them with cable-ties. These are readily available from e-bay, Amazon, Halfords, etc. though finding ties that exactly match the wheel-trim colour (if one is fussy about such things!) may prove tricky. It's stating the obvious, perhaps, but, if cable-ties are used to secure trims, a suitable tool will be needed to cut the ties off should this prove necessary (eg. if you need to remove the wheel). http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=67125 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camocam1 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 if you buy proper wheel trims from Fiat they are fixed via the wheel nuts and can't come off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith T Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 camocam1 - 2012-09-15 9:08 PM if you buy proper wheel trims from Fiat they are fixed via the wheel nuts and can't come off I think you will find this depends on the particular age/model - our first three vans were on the Peugeot equivalents from 1991, 1993 and 1999,and were not bolted on. The next van on FIAT from 2002 were bolted,but the newest one on the now 2007 Chassis are not. We take the precaution of cable- tying them on though! We lost some off the first van and learnt our lesson...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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