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 ·  Posted: 14.03.2013  ·  #81
Your Adria has that facility as well Jacktherev. Fitted one to an Adria Matrix Supreme 2012 model on Tuesday. :up:
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 ·  Posted: 15.03.2013  ·  #82
Wasn't aware of that but was having a look on the roof and there's so much already there I'm not sure where I would put it.
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 ·  Posted: 15.03.2013  ·  #83
The 100watt panel measures 1200mm long x 540mm wide or 48"x 22" to give you an idea of the space you will need. :up:
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 ·  Posted: 15.03.2013  ·  #84
Two LAFUMA recliner sun chairs at Mr Bricolage in Avranches for 85 euro each!! Couldn't leave them behind at that price. I've seen them in UK for 130stg.
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 ·  Posted: 15.03.2013  ·  #85
Honey you certainly ha e got yourself a bargain. There's no doubt they are the best. I got a lake years ago and they are still as good as new. Enjoy your bargain.
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 ·  Posted: 16.03.2013  ·  #86
Thanks Jack. All I need now is some weather. Hopefully over Easter.......Hobey
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 ·  Posted: 16.03.2013  ·  #87
I meant HOBEY not Honey my iPad has this habit of correcting things and I don't check it. LOL
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 ·  Posted: 24.03.2013  ·  #88
I bought Insurance for a whole year yesterday from Stuart Insurance's for £270 sterling. I think that is quite good unless someone else can better it?
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 ·  Posted: 24.03.2013  ·  #89
Not bad jack.
Must remember to try them next year.
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 ·  Posted: 03.04.2013  ·  #90
I bought some Mudbuster from Michelinman and tried it out on Saturday. Must say I'm very impressed with the results and very little effort. Also used it on Harry the Mehari and he's gleaming too. Can highly recommend.
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 ·  Posted: 05.04.2013  ·  #91
Bought a Harley to tow behind yeeeeeooooo
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 ·  Posted: 05.04.2013  ·  #92
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Bought a Harley to tow behind yeeeeeooooo


We need pics :)
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 ·  Posted: 05.04.2013  ·  #93
Haven't got it yet lol,will post some on Monday/ Tuesday
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 ·  Posted: 08.04.2013  ·  #94
A 120W solar panel and two new batteries, first time with a solar panel and we love the freedom it gives us, we were away for a week over Easter and only plugged in 4 hrs in total and then only to run a 2 KW hairdryer. Great job done by Hagans Ballyclare.
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 ·  Posted: 08.04.2013  ·  #95
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Bought a Harley to tow behind yeeeeeooooo


We need pics :)


Indeed...... 8-)
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 ·  Posted: 16.04.2013  ·  #96
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Bought a Harley to tow behind yeeeeeooooo


We need pics :)
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 ·  Posted: 16.04.2013  ·  #97
Very nice! :up:

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 ·  Posted: 16.04.2013  ·  #98
Nice bike Mister...

I've heard..... If you fit a "pillion seat" to the back fender on one of those sportster's, the ladies 'enjoy' going for spins. :whistle: There is a specific seat you can buy that enhances the passenger experience.... it has a little raised bump on the front of the pillion seat that... well.... I'm sure you know why.... :lol:

Can't bate the oul harley V twin vibrations eh..... ;-)
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 ·  Posted: 16.04.2013  ·  #99
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Nice bike Mister...

I've heard..... If you fit a "pillion seat" to the back fender on one of those sportster's, the ladies 'enjoy' going for spins. :whistle: There is a specific seat you can buy that enhances the passenger experience.... it has a little raised bump on the front of the pillion seat that... well.... I'm sure you know why.... :lol:

Can't bate the oul harley V twin vibrations eh..... ;-)


have you any pics of the one you mean lol
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 ·  Posted: 16.04.2013  ·  #100
Very nice, John. Enjoy!
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 ·  Posted: 22.04.2013  ·  #101
Bough a set of 35 mile Walkie Talkies on the spur of he moment. I will figure out later how I can use them. Could be good for sending Liz off on shopping sprees in France and able to contact her now and again without using the mobiles.
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 ·  Posted: 22.04.2013  ·  #102
We bought a spare wheel while at Donaghey's at the weekend, hopefully won't need it on our trip to Spain next week..... Really should be standard in every motorhome!!! Cars would never be sold without a spare wheel and a dedicated storage space for it!! Also got some of that highly rated mudbuster and a one ring electric plate (useful on elec on campsites). Busy this week packing the van for our two month trip!
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 ·  Posted: 23.04.2013  ·  #103
Enjoy your trip to Spain.
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 ·  Posted: 23.04.2013  ·  #104
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Bough a set of 35 mile Walkie Talkies


Jack do you have any link for those ?
It is a very good range. Are they PMR?
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 ·  Posted: 23.04.2013  ·  #105
Mark, no they are Motorola and they are waterproof but not cheap 100 dollars. Will be interesting to see the range as it says in an open space with no obstructions.
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 ·  Posted: 23.04.2013  ·  #106
Ahh. Bought in USA.
Are the legal in the UK Jack?

If so, I might consider getting a pair.
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 ·  Posted: 23.04.2013  ·  #108
Mark I don't have a clue to be honest I never thought about that. Now that you have reminded me I think I remember reading somewhere that 12k was the limit in the UK. You can always visit me in prison. LOL.
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 ·  Posted: 23.04.2013  ·  #110
Good point Fat Controller. Did you have a good time in Spain?
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 ·  Posted: 23.04.2013  ·  #111
Great time thanks, it was so good I left swmbo there to continue the work while I returned home. She managed to get the pool tiled (with the help of her son and his wife) which was the main reason for her staying behind. The weather improved (25deg) as soon as I got on the plane :lol:
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 ·  Posted: 24.04.2013  ·  #112
Tried out me new purchase and reckon I was able to contact base over 12 miles away in a built up area in St Petersburg Fl with all the high rise buildings I reckon is ver good. Maybe I could have gone further and made contact.
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 ·  Posted: 25.04.2013  ·  #113
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Tried out me new purchase and reckon I was able to contact base over 12 miles away in a built up area in St Petersburg Fl with all the high rise buildings I reckon is very good. Maybe I could have gone further and made contact.


That's impressive.

We bought a 4 pack of 5km (3mile) PMR cobra radios a few years ago in Maplins for around £90. (model MT600 I think). We never really got better than 1-2km range in densely built up areas (shopping centres, cities etc). In open spaces they achieve the rated distance and sometimes a bit more depending on the terrain, but in suburban or cityscapes, they suck if you get too far apart. Still, they're very handy and we use them a lot.

A 25 mile set should serve you well and being able to reach out 12 miles in a built up area is very good... Good Catch!
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 ·  Posted: 25.04.2013  ·  #114
Yeah. Very good range.
We have similar to Kevin and find them handy but poor range at times also.
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 ·  Posted: 25.04.2013  ·  #115
is it something to do with the UK & Ireland range is limited due to licenses etc?
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 ·  Posted: 25.04.2013  ·  #116
Yes it is, there was a change to the law to allow the PMR type ones to operate on a limited bandwidth/power/range without the need for a licence, but think back to the days of breaker breaker :lol:, did you care then if you had a licence or not. For what we as travelling tourists would use them for the chances of falling fowl of the law ie getting caught using them, is very slim.

The ones Jack has bought may still be legal, probably depends on the frequency they operate on, and are probably at the upper end of the power output range to acheive the didtance.
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 ·  Posted: 25.04.2013  ·  #117
10-4 Good Buddy :up: and here starts another thread if you had the CB Radio what was your handle all them years ago ?
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what was your handle all them years ago ?


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Dont want to say in case there is anyone on here I may have offended and they are still holding a grudge :lol:
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 ·  Posted: 25.04.2013  ·  #120
the grim reaper!

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