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 ·  Posted: 06.01.2021  ·  #681
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Was browsing some hifi ads on Adverts.ie and seen these little turntable level indicators. 9 euro for set with 1 euro delivery. The larger one will be used in the Mh....I can amuse myself for hours seeing if I can level the van perfectly!😂
 



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 ·  Posted: 07.01.2021  ·  #682
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 ·  Posted: 07.01.2021  ·  #683
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That's a long term investment then. :lol: :lol:
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 ·  Posted: 08.01.2021  ·  #685
Good investment is fine. Can't think of anything else to spend on.
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 ·  Posted: 08.01.2021  ·  #686
Tax and insurance
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 ·  Posted: 08.01.2021  ·  #687
NOCO Boost HD GB70 2000 Amp
Seems like a great bit of kit. Not cheap though. Around €200.
Starts engines that have a flat battery supposedly/hopefully
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 ·  Posted: 08.01.2021  ·  #688
Tax......for another year,.
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 ·  Posted: 08.01.2021  ·  #689
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NOCO Boost HD GB70 2000 Amp
Seems like a great bit of kit. Not cheap though. Around €200.
Starts engines that have a flat battery supposedly/hopefully


A really useful piece of kit. I have a lesser version, a Suaoki 400 amp, (about €60) and I've found it invaluable.
Apart from jumpstarting I've used it to power a couple of lights via an inverter during a power cut and a compressor to pump up the tyres.
I also used it to run a few tests on the new inverter I got from Santa.
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 ·  Posted: 08.01.2021  ·  #690
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NOCO Boost HD GB70 2000 Amp
Seems like a great bit of kit. Not cheap though. Around €200.
Starts engines that have a flat battery supposedly/hopefully


I have a lithium ion pack rated at 800amp and it will start the van if the starter battery has been heavily discharged but I wouldn't be so sure in the instance of a completely dead battery. 2000amp should start you up with no starter battery installed. Only query I'd have is that there is no mention of the battery capacity, its probably there somewhere but I seem to be missing it.
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 ·  Posted: 08.01.2021  ·  #691
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NOCO Boost HD GB70 2000 Amp
Seems like a great bit of kit. Not cheap though. Around €200.
Starts engines that have a flat battery supposedly/hopefully


I bought a 1000A version different brand last year. Never used it on the Motorhome thankfully but gives peace of mind. Started a couple of cars and a friends Toyota Hiace no problems though. Mostly use it for the mini compressor to pump up the tyres occasionally.
Paid £68 on Amazon for it.
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 ·  Posted: 08.01.2021  ·  #693
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 ·  Posted: 09.01.2021  ·  #694
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NOCO Boost HD GB70 2000 Amp
Seems like a great bit of kit. Not cheap though. Around €200.
Starts engines that have a flat battery supposedly/hopefully


I have a lithium ion pack rated at 800amp and it will start the van if the starter battery has been heavily discharged but I wouldn't be so sure in the instance of a completely dead battery. 2000amp should start you up with no starter battery installed. Only query I'd have is that there is no mention of the battery capacity, its probably there somewhere but I seem to be missing it.


My yoke is marked 12,000mAh which is just a big number way of saying 12Ah :-|
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 ·  Posted: 09.01.2021  ·  #695
Well that’s the thing with marketing isn’t it. The 2000 amps might be for 20 seconds. That’s approximately 11 Ah.
Doesn’t sound near as good then, does it
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 ·  Posted: 09.01.2021  ·  #696
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NOCO Boost HD GB70 2000 Amp
Seems like a great bit of kit. Not cheap though. Around €200.
Starts engines that have a flat battery supposedly/hopefully


I have a lithium ion pack rated at 800amp and it will start the van if the starter battery has been heavily discharged but I wouldn't be so sure in the instance of a completely dead battery. 2000amp should start you up with no starter battery installed. Only query I'd have is that there is no mention of the battery capacity, its probably there somewhere but I seem to be missing it.


My yoke is marked 12,000mAh which is just a big number way of saying 12Ah :-|


Sure is, mine is 20,000, kind of why I was wondering about the NOCO, it be a cheaper way of going Lithion Ion than buying a Lithium Ion in a car/leisure battery form factor.
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 ·  Posted: 10.01.2021  ·  #697
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Sure is, mine is 20,000, kind of why I was wondering about the NOCO, it be a cheaper way of going Lithion Ion than buying a Lithium Ion in a car/leisure battery form factor.


I can't believe the price OF THESE but then I got a 1500 watt pure sine wave inverter for €113
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 ·  Posted: 10.01.2021  ·  #698
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I can't believe the price OF THESE but then I got a 1500 watt pure sine wave inverter for €113


Could that be fitted to a Camper or would it need a special charging system
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 ·  Posted: 10.01.2021  ·  #699
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I can't believe the price OF THESE but then I got a 1500 watt pure sine wave inverter for €113


Could that be fitted to a Camper or would it need a special charging system


No longer available but it comes with an AC charger that I would expect can be wired in place of the existing charger. You'd need a solar controller capable of charging it too. The alternator voltage might be a little low for charging it optimally so maybe a solar/B2B charger setup would be the optimum setup with a relay to cut the feed from the engine battery when the engine is not running.
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 ·  Posted: 10.01.2021  ·  #700
I've been looking for a space efficient free standing barbeque on and off for since before we got the van. This doesn't tick all of the boxes, could really do with a wind shield or lid, but at £15.42 with the current brexit vat anomaly, it's worth a punt. A freestanding wind shield could turn it into fantastic purchase.

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/…UTF8&psc=1
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 ·  Posted: 19.01.2021  ·  #702
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I've been looking for a space efficient free standing barbeque on and off for since before we got the van. This doesn't tick all of the boxes, could really do with a wind shield or lid, but at £15.42 with the current brexit vat anomaly, it's worth a punt. A freestanding wind shield could turn it into fantastic purchase.

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/…UTF8&psc=1


Does that come with guy ropes? 😝
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 ·  Posted: 20.01.2021  ·  #703
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2folding poolside loungers :) , some raskelf bedding and a box of beer and a ground sheet, fed up walking sand etc into the van, last one we had I had to dump it on a site in France as I didn't clean it properly before folding it up, so we had ants


I haven't for quite a while but this is what I'd probably buy. I'm jealous!
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I have ordered a set of angles morts signs (cyclist blind spot warning) in the hope that they will bring me luck and a trip to France late this year, plus a lot of patience and a little optimism.

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 ·  Posted: 10.03.2021  ·  #705
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 ·  Posted: 10.03.2021  ·  #706
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Baguette,

Is this the item you recommend and do I need other accessories? Is it connected to leisure battery or?

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/…640Q90.jpg

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Not the one, see THIS POST and I'm not recommending the unit, just saying after assessing it I'm happy with my purchase.
It comes complete with cables of the correct size for connecting it to the leisure battery.
Never connect anything you might be using when stopped to the engine battery as you risk having a flat battery and being unable to start the engine when you want to drive away.
If using the dash radio consider getting it rewired to the leisure battery for the same reason.
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 ·  Posted: 10.03.2021  ·  #707
Apologies completely understand.
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 ·  Posted: 10.03.2021  ·  #708
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Baguette,

Is this the item you recommend and do I need other accessories? Is it connected to leisure battery or?

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/…640Q90.jpg

Thanks,
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Not the one, see THIS POST and I'm not recommending the unit, just saying after assessing it I'm happy with my purchase.
It comes complete with cables of the correct size for connecting it to the leisure battery.
Never connect anything you might be using when stopped to the engine battery as you risk having a flat battery and being unable to start the engine when you want to drive away.
If using the dash radio consider getting it rewired to the leisure battery for the same reason.


As far as I can see, they no longer ship that inverter to Ireland
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 ·  Posted: 10.03.2021  ·  #709
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Baguette,

Is this the item you recommend and do I need other accessories? Is it connected to leisure battery or?

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/…640Q90.jpg

Thanks,
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Not the one, see THIS POST and I'm not recommending the unit, just saying after assessing it I'm happy with my purchase.
It comes complete with cables of the correct size for connecting it to the leisure battery.
Never connect anything you might be using when stopped to the engine battery as you risk having a flat battery and being unable to start the engine when you want to drive away.
If using the dash radio consider getting it rewired to the leisure battery for the same reason.


As far as I can see, they no longer ship that inverter to Ireland


Just checked, they will ship to Ireland from China by DHL
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 ·  Posted: 10.03.2021  ·  #710
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Baguette,

Is this the item you recommend and do I need other accessories? Is it connected to leisure battery or?

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/…640Q90.jpg

Thanks,
Kw


Not the one, see THIS POST and I'm not recommending the unit, just saying after assessing it I'm happy with my purchase.
It comes complete with cables of the correct size for connecting it to the leisure battery.
Never connect anything you might be using when stopped to the engine battery as you risk having a flat battery and being unable to start the engine when you want to drive away.
If using the dash radio consider getting it rewired to the leisure battery for the same reason.


As far as I can see, they no longer ship that inverter to Ireland


Just checked, they will ship to Ireland from China by DHL


Saw that alright Colin but you will be liable for tax, I bought the mppt controller I suppose a month ago from Taiwan for €98 including shipping and got an email for another €38 tax yesterday
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 ·  Posted: 11.03.2021  ·  #711
That is probably correct but do be careful with all the email/text/phone scams currently circulating - the email might look legit but check it out before you part with your money.
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€38 sounds like a lot of "tax" alright
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 ·  Posted: 11.03.2021  ·  #714
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€38 sounds like a lot of "tax" alright


My thoughts too Dave, especially as the controller only cost 90 us dollar which is only about €75, paid €98 including shipping. I have a feeling I'm been taxed on the shipping as well
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A pair of these, altho I dont have anything to put them on just yet.
 
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 ·  Posted: 20.08.2021  ·  #718
A set of front mudflaps from Micksgarage and after seeing Alfie's windbreaker at the weekend I bought 2 x 3 panel Outwell windbreakers from Charles Camping ...

 


 
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 ·  Posted: 20.08.2021  ·  #719
@panda the mudflaps are a great addition to a mh,

Wind breakers are a God send, I bought the aldi ones years ago with the intention to buy proper ones but the also ones are starting to show signs of wear and tear so outwell might get a go this time 👍🏼
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 ·  Posted: 20.08.2021  ·  #720
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@panda the mudflaps are a great addition to a mh,

Wind breakers are a God send, I bought the aldi ones years ago with the intention to buy proper ones but the also ones are starting to show signs of wear and tear so outsell might get a go this time 👍🏼


I agree John about the Mudflaps. Fiat wanted 108 euro for a genuine set....I got a generic set for 27euro on micksgarage and they seem to fit nicely when I offered them up. I had the Fiat ones on previous van and these compare very well.
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