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Thorn123

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Hurricane on its way.

· Posted: 15.10.2017 · #1

You have probably seen that we are due to be hit with the remains of a hurricane tomorrow. Seemly this is the strongest storm since 1961 according to met eireann.
I had a quick tidy of the garden this evening and piled a heap of stuff into the shed.
Afterwards I decided to refill the MH with water and plug in the EHU. Maybe I am over planning but I feel that the biggest risk over the next few days will be the lost of electricity.
After all we can live for a few nights in the MH without hookup.
Has anyone else done the same preparation?
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· Posted: 15.10.2017 · #2

Yeah I usually charge up the van if I think there's going to be power outages didn't bother with the water though , last outage we had was 22 hours

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· Posted: 15.10.2017 · #3

Yep,
Same plan here, not gonna loose any sleep over it

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· Posted: 15.10.2017 · #4

Lads, I reckon solar panels have to be the best investment ever for a Motorhome. The batteries are always charged. As I have stated on previous posts, I have mine over a year now and have never needed to plug it in to charge batteries
Why manufacturers don't fit them as standard beggars belief

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· Posted: 15.10.2017 · #5

We haven’t picked up Mh since serviced other day would prefer if outside house as more sheltered.
Also it is amazing what is stocked in MH when you run out of it in the house

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· Posted: 15.10.2017 · #6

I did the same. Anything not tied down outside got put in the shed.

I serviced our oul generator and picked up a couple of jerrycans of petrol just in case we get an extended power cut. When we built the house, I got the electrician to wire in a changeover switch for a generator so we can run the house on 4kv if we limit our use. Best €100 I ever spent when it comes to times like these.

Lets hope it's not as bad as they're speculating...

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· Posted: 15.10.2017 · #7

Probably the only good news is that it is to pass over quite quickly

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· Posted: 15.10.2017 · #8

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Same as that Kevin as we are prone to power cuts,
I found that her self had difficulty starting the genny if i wasnt home
So i invested in a key start 8kva diesel,
I piped the exhaust through the wall of the shed so it stays in out of the weather whilst doing its job,

5 gallon drum of green diesel sits beside it, and the change over switch is very handy,

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· Posted: 15.10.2017 · #9

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Nice set up!

I keep promising myself that I'll upgrade but never get around to it!

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· Posted: 15.10.2017 · #10

We live in an estate with about 50 houses. I would said that we have the only gas hob around if the power goes down. Could be a few neighbours in the MH tomorrow night for a cuppa of tea.
Hopefully it won't be too bad.

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· Posted: 15.10.2017 · #11

Prepared as best we can.
MH in workshop and all loose items secured best we can.

Stay safe folks, hopefully it passes as safely as possible.

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· Posted: 15.10.2017 · #12

Batteries are both at 100% (Solar). Almost a full tank of gas. All schools in NI are closed.. so not going anywhere tomorrow. Hoping this will pass quickly without disruption. If there is a power cut, will probably jump ship to the MH for cooking, heating and TV.

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #13

We are in Norn Iron, just received emails and texts to say all primary and secondary schools are closed tomorrow due to the expected weather.

That's a first for me..... why the hell they didn't do it 35 years ago when I was a kid is another question.

But on a serious note, I never considered getting inside my Motorhome in a power outage.

If it happens here, I will be inviting all my local family round. Instead of being a disaster zone, we could turn it into a family hoolie!

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #14

Stevie MH is self sufficient why would you not use it and maybe help neighbors

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #15

Well, Ophelia has arrived. Inconsiderate of her to wake me at 4am....

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #16

Looking a the news here in the UK
Hope the storm passes with little damage or injuries to all in your part if the world .

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #17

I hope any body touring in a MH or caravan find good shelter,

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #18

Sitting at home here, nearly bored out of my head. Have a quick look at the webcam at hook lighthouse and there is one camper parked up at the moment. Now there is a brave soul, or maybe not

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #19

Well... I'm in the south, so we're definitely seeing some action, but not too crazy for now (fingers crossed).

I did service the van just in case and moved her up to a more secluded/secure spot.

Tidy up all around, everything inside the shed, etc... but I seem to be the only one giving two fxxks about it. Next door neighbor has a trailer full of shite in the front door which he didn't even bother to cover it up.

Oh well... we'll see how it goes I guess.

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #22

everyone stay safe hopefully this passes quickly!

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #23

Went out at8.30am to pick up MH beyond Bray from mechanic, low mist, dead calm, eerie. Nearly 11am now and can see and hear the wind in the trees.

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #24

[quote="R&N"]
Went out at8.30am to pick up MH beyond Bray from mechanic, low mist, dead calm, eerie. Nearly 11am now and can see and hear the wind in the trees.
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what work were you having done / Who did you have it with ?

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #25

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That lad in the bottom pic reminds me of somebody

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #26

I see there's panic starting down in Cork already as the Storm cause's widespread flooding !

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #27

I see there's panic starting down in Cork already as the Storm cause's widespread flooding !

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #28

It's nasty at the moment here in Cork.

sh*t's flying all over the place, a few trees knocked down. Luckily services are still working.

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #29

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You don't see many guys wear an irish soccer top drinking dutch gold in the motorhome circle

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #30

Seeing as everyone’s getting a bit depressed about being cooped up in the storm, here is a picture of craicers on tour having a tea break as of 5 minutes ago.

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #31

Ophelia Let's be Having You...............................................

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #32

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Seeing as everyone’s getting a bit depressed about being cooped up in the storm, here is a picture of craicers on tour having a tea break as of 5 minutes ago.

thats just mean

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #33

Gon........ push him in.. !
And post a pic so we can have something to lighten the mood.

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #34

If you can download the image from the Hooklighthouse north web cam , you will see a very brave ( or something ) camper parked along the coast.

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #35

At a friends house in Co Tipp. MH tucked in behind his house.
He just had the meat in the oven when the power went.
MH oven and hob going flat out since! Glad I had the refillable LPG fitted before this trip!

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #36

Scarey here just seen a shed sliding amongst other things. Stay safe people.

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #37

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Seeing as everyone’s getting a bit depressed about being cooped up in the storm, here is a picture of craicers on tour having a tea break as of 5 minutes ago.

John I hope that you are taking good care of him and making sure that he has his sun cream on as he seems to be very much otherwise occupied

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #38

Based on what we had 3 hours of very strong winds then it settled down a lot. Good luck all of you north of us, 3 hours take deep breaths then relax.

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #39

All calm here again,
No damage to report thank god,

Looks like the south of the country got the brunt of it,

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· Posted: 16.10.2017 · #40

Still going strong on Strangford Lough. At least one yacht is on the rocks at Sketrick Island.

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