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Re: My new RV (not quite a Blag restoration, but a bit of one)

 ·  Posted: 26.10.2018  ·  #281
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 ·  Posted: 26.10.2018  ·  #282
The Tote arrived, it didn't have the Auto Stop thingymabob that was mentioned in the advert, so I had to buy one at extra cost :(

There is however a serious flaw....

 


I tried it and it was ok, the pipe is very stiff but I was able to push it down, I have a softer pipe here that I am going to try, but it sits too high to make it perfect.
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Re: My new RV (not quite a Blag restoration, but a bit of one)

 ·  Posted: 26.10.2018  ·  #283
Looks very tidy, wish I had the same as the inlet on mine is just bit too small and I have to force it in 👍👍
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Re: My new RV (not quite a Blag restoration, but a bit of one)

 ·  Posted: 26.10.2018  ·  #284
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The Tote arrived, it didn't have the Auto Stop thingymabob that was mentioned in the advert, so I had to buy one at extra cost :(

There is however a serious flaw....

 


I tried it and it was ok, the pipe is very stiff but I was able to push it down, I have a softer pipe here that I am going to try, but it sits too high to make it perfect.


You might need a tight 90 to lower the height of that bend...

 
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Re: My new RV (not quite a Blag restoration, but a bit of one)

 ·  Posted: 26.10.2018  ·  #285
Scrape a little hole for the cassette and fill in when you leave, or cut 4 or more timber pads to lift the tyres up.
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 ·  Posted: 26.10.2018  ·  #286
Just use the stop watch on your phone to measure the amount of time to fill the tote.
Let's say that it fills full in 30 seconds, well then turn the tap after 25 seconds to prevent spillage.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Carav…Btrim&th=1
The pvc trim is widely available but it very slow to fit. Just make sure, if you order some that it is uv protected. The sunlight fades it and causes it to shorten its length.
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Re: My new RV (not quite a Blag restoration, but a bit of one)

 ·  Posted: 27.10.2018  ·  #287
You might need a tight 90 to lower the height of that bend...


Exactly what I was thinking Kevin
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 ·  Posted: 27.10.2018  ·  #288
A tight 90 could obstruct the flow though? 😝
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 ·  Posted: 27.10.2018  ·  #289
Look what I've came across, the only one I have found the same with the same front. Talking to the ex-owner on another site.

Now off the road.



 
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 ·  Posted: 08.11.2018  ·  #291
Buy it, swap fridges then sell it on. :up: :P :lol:
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 ·  Posted: 08.11.2018  ·  #292
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Buy it, swap fridges then sell it on. :up: :P :lol:


The thought had crossed my mind ;)
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 ·  Posted: 15.11.2018  ·  #293
Woo hoo new fridge arrived 😁

I got this guy in to fit it.

 
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 ·  Posted: 15.11.2018  ·  #294
I’m afraid I wouldn’t let that guy into my van. 😝
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 ·  Posted: 15.11.2018  ·  #295
Should be able to see the explosion from here 😂
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 ·  Posted: 15.11.2018  ·  #296
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Should be able to see the explosion from here 😂


and probably hear it from here :o
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 ·  Posted: 15.11.2018  ·  #297
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Woo hoo new fridge arrived 😁

I got this guy in to fit it.

 



Fook that’s quick. I waited 3 months for my new one. Apparently dometic were sold out with all the fridge failures this year with it being so hot.
Now that seems very ironic to me 🙄🙄
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 ·  Posted: 20.11.2018  ·  #298
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 ·  Posted: 21.11.2018  ·  #299
Looks like it John, any joy from the engineer Ally?
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 ·  Posted: 21.11.2018  ·  #300
Not yet, it's a long story, but he'll get here this week.

Brand new fridge, I can't believe it's faulty. But sure it's under warranty, not the end of the world. I wasn't even going to mention it on here but I see FC spilled the beans :P
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 ·  Posted: 21.11.2018  ·  #302
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Thetford 🤣🤣🤣


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 ·  Posted: 29.11.2018  ·  #304
Had a guy out to look at fridge, he couldn't make it work either. Finally took it to a Thetford approved agent today.


It's one of the new N3000 series and I opted for the manual model, I'll never be plugged in and less to go wrong, in my view. But it just wouldn't work.

Or would it?

>_< :( :-| :-/

What a Plonker I am :lol: I read the manual wrong. Here is what I was doing, Power on(it flashes as no ehu) - hold selection button until it stops flashing - select whichever you want, I wanted Gas - wait on it lighting..... it done nothing.

Here is what I should of done....

Power on(it flashes as no ehu) - hold selection button until it stops flashing - select whichever you want, I wanted Gas - PRESS BUTTON AGAIN TO CONFIRM

Remember what I was saying about wearing glasses :) - at least it works :)
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 ·  Posted: 29.11.2018  ·  #305
Glad to hear you got it working
Now a trip to specsavers
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 ·  Posted: 29.11.2018  ·  #306
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Had a guy out to look at fridge, he couldn't make it work either. Finally took it to a Thetford approved agent today.


It's one of the new N3000 series and I opted for the manual model, I'll never be plugged in and less to go wrong, in my view. But it just wouldn't work.

Or would it?

>_< :( :-| :-/

What a Plonker I am :lol: I read the manual wrong. Here is what I was doing, Power on(it flashes as no ehu) - hold selection button until it stops flashing - select whichever you want, I wanted Gas - wait on it lighting..... it done nothing.

Here is what I should of done....

Power on(it flashes as no ehu) - hold selection button until it stops flashing - select whichever you want, I wanted Gas - PRESS BUTTON AGAIN TO CONFIRM

Remember what I was saying about wearing glasses :) - at least it works :)

So..... you’re still waiting for it to breakdown 🤪🤪
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 ·  Posted: 29.11.2018  ·  #307
Ah that’s encouraging for me at least I know there’s another stupid non technical person like me in Antrim. 😂 😂 that’s why I use Apple products so Ally you need to start using Apple.
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 ·  Posted: 29.11.2018  ·  #308
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that’s why I use Apple products so Ally you need to start using Apple.


I refuse to give in and let Apple make me a Sheep, I will persevere 😁

If Apple and Android made fridges, the Apple one would order its own shopping for you going away and guide the Tesco delivery man to fill it correctly. The Android one would have your Carlsberg in a cold glass poured and ready to drink by sending a text from the captain's chair.
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 ·  Posted: 29.11.2018  ·  #309
If only Carlsberg did fridges.
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 ·  Posted: 29.11.2018  ·  #310
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If only Carlsberg did fridges.


They do. but you still have to read the paperwork. :o
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 ·  Posted: 30.11.2018  ·  #311
Bit of an improvement, still gotta do some wood filling, but it's looking better 😁


 
 
 
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 ·  Posted: 30.11.2018  ·  #312
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Bit of an improvement, still gotta do some wood filling, but it's looking better 😁




looks great
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 ·  Posted: 30.11.2018  ·  #313
Lots of room in that one for Carlsberg. 😂
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 ·  Posted: 30.11.2018  ·  #314
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Lots of room in that one for Carlsberg. 😂


Sure he is now a Gin drinker. :happy:
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 ·  Posted: 30.11.2018  ·  #315
That’s a bad ass fridge for sure. What’s the Carlsberg capacity?
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Nice. Bet Julie is happy
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 ·  Posted: 30.11.2018  ·  #317
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Nice. Bet Julie is happy


Eh!? A Happy woman?
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 ·  Posted: 30.11.2018  ·  #318
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That’s a bad ass fridge for sure. What’s the Carlsberg capacity?


It's not that big, must be the photo. It's a N3145, there is bigger out there, it's quite a bit smaller than the American one that was in there. I'll get back to you on it's can capacity :)
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 ·  Posted: 30.11.2018  ·  #319
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That’s a bad ass fridge for sure. What’s the Carlsberg capacity?


You mean what C C is it :D :D
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 ·  Posted: 30.11.2018  ·  #320
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That’s a bad ass fridge for sure. What’s the Carlsberg capacity?


You mean what C C is it :D :D


Very witty! On fire tonight folks 🔥
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