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 ·  Posted: 02.06.2014  ·  #561
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Just got home from carlingford and now I've just taken my water heater out as it's not heating the water the little buner is rusted to bits, going to have to buy a new one


Oh dear! :o
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 ·  Posted: 02.06.2014  ·  #562
There's always something to be Done with a Motorhome.
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 ·  Posted: 02.06.2014  ·  #563
Got the roof box mounted :happy: (Window Covers, Awning, wet suit storage) <_<
Leaves the Toilet free to allow use during trips, good for kids :happy: and pity i didn't have auto pilot:lol: :D

Had to make the roof racks out of aluminum push bars, additional roof supports to spread loads over the width - but eventually :D

Also - siphoned out reservoir of Power Assist Fluid as haven't a clue how long it was in there - and then topped it up again. Do same again in 3 or 4 weeks and then most of the fluid will have been changed :happy: This way also saves breaking a seal/drain joint :up: :up: .
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 ·  Posted: 02.06.2014  ·  #564
The ceiling lights in my MH don't seem to have a LED replacement bulb, looked at changing the lights which was not that cheap and it seemed hard to get one with a switch on it.

So I bought these for £4.00 INC postage, I am just going to change the fitting to take a G4 LED bulb.

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 ·  Posted: 02.06.2014  ·  #565
Left mine back at Shelbourne a Motors this morning. They are going to take it to the MOT Centre in Craigavon.
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 ·  Posted: 02.06.2014  ·  #567
Hopefully Wednesday John. They are certainly doing everything possible.
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 ·  Posted: 04.06.2014  ·  #570
Fitted the "Festival Box".......... for all the wet stuff, wellies, chairs, seats, ramps etc

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 ·  Posted: 04.06.2014  ·  #571
Nope unfortunately they couldn't get a slot John. They are trying tomorrow again. Must say they are very good keeping me up to date with information.
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 ·  Posted: 04.06.2014  ·  #572
Hung my new curtains for the bunks and also the luton but f**kin didn't have enough hooks for the cab! Also bought more material for my dear Mum to make ones for the window in the living area (Mum's are great). Also made up the beds and have her all ready for off again. Can't decide if we will head off on Friday! One night only due to hip hop dance class. But will be ready for Pat's outing and Body and Soul for sure.
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 ·  Posted: 05.06.2014  ·  #573
Looks a good job Ally but you will need your wheetabix before you will be able to lift Julie into it. lol
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 ·  Posted: 05.06.2014  ·  #574
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One night only due to hip hop dance class.


Your foot must be well good now :happy: :happy:
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 ·  Posted: 05.06.2014  ·  #575
I got the minder gsm in the post very handy piece of kit you can place it anywhere in the camper and it rings your phone if there is an intruder it is about the size of a mobile phone very easy to conceal there is no alarm on it but it lets you know straight away if there is any movement in the camper
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 ·  Posted: 05.06.2014  ·  #576
My tow bar wasn't exactly looking the best.



So I took it off and started to sand it down for painting. After a few minutes it became obvious that it was going to take more effort than I had bargained for. But lucky for me a friend dropped by. And this was the end result:

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 ·  Posted: 05.06.2014  ·  #577
ally the box looks deadly job ,might be best if you a couple of reflectors on it just for safety,,would make a great storage compartment for the carly lol
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ally the box looks deadly job ,might be best if you a couple of reflectors on it just for safety,,would make a great storage compartment for the carly lol


Aye was considering one of those reflector things.
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Waterman I love friends like that.
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 ·  Posted: 05.06.2014  ·  #580
I got a couple of reflectors for the bike racks which are about 3x1.5 and are sticky backed. Got them on ebay from a dealer in Jewry for about £1 each
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 ·  Posted: 05.06.2014  ·  #582
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Quote by Shivster

One night only due to hip hop dance class.


Your foot must be well good now :happy: :happy:


99% a tiny limp but I am well able to get round - thanks Ken.
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 ·  Posted: 05.06.2014  ·  #583
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My tow bar wasn't exactly looking the best.



Galvanised?
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 ·  Posted: 05.06.2014  ·  #584
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My tow bar wasn't exactly looking the best.



Galvanised?


Yep!
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 ·  Posted: 05.06.2014  ·  #585
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Yep!


Great job!
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 ·  Posted: 05.06.2014  ·  #586
latest update to the engine and gearbox - it was collected yesterday from Budapest and will be back here on Wednesday next week and all being well the van will be back on the road by the weekend. Have a video clip of it being started up and running. Cant wait now :-)
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 ·  Posted: 05.06.2014  ·  #588
I out sunscreen in mine today, maybe I will need it... :up:
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 ·  Posted: 09.06.2014  ·  #589
My engine and gearbox are back :-) will upload a couple of pictures of it later - but they look to have done a fantastic job on it. Mechanics in the garage reckon its a top notch bit of work as well. Might (might) be done tomorrow or more likely can have it back on Wednesday YIPPPPEEEEEEEEE
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 ·  Posted: 09.06.2014  ·  #591
Broms I'm so delighted for you. It was a big risk and you took it and it's paid off. But then life is a risk. I'm so glad for you and that you'll soon be on the road enjoying the results.
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 ·  Posted: 09.06.2014  ·  #592
In the base cupboards there are cardboard like pipes that carry the hot air from the Diesel Heater.
I found that even the smallest weight would crush then so send the weekend making wooded cages to put over and protect them.
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 ·  Posted: 10.06.2014  ·  #594
Added wheel covers - Ebay specials

£22 delivered - not bad!

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 ·  Posted: 13.06.2014  ·  #595
Fitted a new water measuring sender for the fresh water tank at £114 quid not cheap but essential.
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 ·  Posted: 13.06.2014  ·  #596
Whats that £114 unit do Jack?
Stop overfilling the tank?
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 ·  Posted: 13.06.2014  ·  #597
I just fitted a microwave oven I had to remove the door on the press to get it to fit I hope it stays put
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 ·  Posted: 13.06.2014  ·  #598
It's a replacement to let you know the amount of water that's in the tank. The other one stopped working.
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 ·  Posted: 14.06.2014  ·  #599
I have come to the conclusion that I really shouldn't have brought a motorhome!!! The engine and gearbox are fitted and running as sweet as a button - just about to bring it home and the bloody clutch cable has just snapped. Just hope the garage can source one now - its going tone tuesday at the earliest before I get it back now - frustrating!

Did i read somewhere on the site that there is a company that makes cables to order?
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