[dave f]

any body help solve this long standing problem? i have one of those stainless steel brackets which you fix with self  tapper screws the problem is over time they start to oval the hole with the constant on and off with hoze lock fitngs.any one sugest a better way. with out using the van ports and cutting holes in the body work >:(this is doing my head in,ive tride to mount bracket in side but means leaving van open to fill etc and drips of water.

[simp]

Can you fit bolts instead?

[dave f]

no it fits to the sill

[Dave Turley]

Pop rivets might be better, they don't rust as well. 

[dave f]

even tride them its the constant pulling on and off thats the problem

[CleanClear]

Do not secure the hozelock to the metal bracket, just run the hose through leaving enough sticking through to attach your hozelock to. Then when to attach/unattach to hozelock you can use your hand on the hozelock as the bracket will be only holding the hose ? That make sense?

[SeanK]

Mount the bracket on the back bumper using bolts.

[Clever Forum Name]

Do not secure the hozelock to the metal bracket, just run the hose through leaving enough sticking through to attach your hozelock to. Then when to attach/unattach to hozelock you can use your hand on the hozelock as the bracket will be only holding the hose ? That make sense?

If you do this, protect the hose pipe as travelling in the van could cause the pipe and metal to rub through But seems like your best bet.

FYI We have either bolted to metal floor or bolted to plastic bumper. No issues

[Spruce]

If you have a reasonably flat surface behind the bumper then a large fender washer on each side with a bolt and self locking nut should suffice. Three of those will do the job, one on each side and one in the centre.

[dave f]

thanks for the advise ill give one ago