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 ·  Posted: 06.11.2014  ·  #361
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Did you get it sprayed or wrapped Brian


It's a wrap John


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 ·  Posted: 06.11.2014  ·  #362
:up: :D :D
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 ·  Posted: 06.11.2014  ·  #364
I have heard the wrap is a good job alright,

Well ware :up:
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 ·  Posted: 06.11.2014  ·  #365
Looks great Brian :up:
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 ·  Posted: 11.11.2014  ·  #366
Well, I bought a C O alarm. Can't understand why a company like Hobby don't fit them as standard. Wondering if it's legal to sell any kind of residence without them in 2014?
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 ·  Posted: 12.11.2014  ·  #367
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Well, I bought a C O alarm. Can't understand why a company like Hobby don't fit them as standard. Wondering if it's legal to sell any kind of residence without them in 2014?


Good point. All new houses must have a Co2 Alarm fitted, why not all new Motorhomes?
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 ·  Posted: 12.11.2014  ·  #368
Yeah I understand what you're saying. I've one fitted for the past four years and wouldn't be without one even though I get the van checked every year with Simon at LTS.
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 ·  Posted: 12.11.2014  ·  #369
And following on from advice received from fellow Craicers, I bought a silver screens today. At least it arrived in the post today, can't wait to try it out in Tollymore this w/e. We're going to have a night in Newcastle tomorrow, is the big car park at the Slieve Donard hotel best? And, do we put the silver screen up while wilding in a car park?
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 ·  Posted: 12.11.2014  ·  #370
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And following on from advice received from fellow Craicers, I bought a silver screens today. At least it arrived in the post today, can't wait to try it out in Tollymore this w/e. We're going to have a night in Newcastle tomorrow, is the big car park at the Slieve Donard hotel best? And, do we put the silver screen up while wilding in a car park?


For Newcastle see here: forum/topic.php?t=7288

I would say most if not all use them whilst parked, no matter where they are.
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 ·  Posted: 14.11.2014  ·  #371
Motorbike rack for my new Motorbike arriving next week :)

Remembered a conversation from over a year ago that someone was selling a Motorbike rack/carrier and they still had it.

It tilts to allow the bike to go on, very handy.
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Cant wait to see that, what weight will it take as it could encourage me to do something about the bike sitting gathering cobwebs.
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 ·  Posted: 04.10.2017  ·  #373
Took advice from this site and got tyre sealant treatment at Wells of Bangor, and got 2 new tyres
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 ·  Posted: 04.10.2017  ·  #374
Only thing I have treated mine to is some gas for the heating/cooking and diesel to get me anywhere as I just cant get the time to see what else I need to spend money foolishly on :lol:
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what have I not bought !

 ·  Posted: 04.10.2017  ·  #375
new to me converted transit.... buying up the place... plates, cups, throws, rugs, tea, coffee, loo roll, blinds, hooks, tax, insurance, a new battery ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh when is the payback gonna set in !!!???
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What have you bought for your Motorhome recently?

 ·  Posted: 04.10.2017  ·  #376
New Propex Malaga 5 Water heater , New circuit board for the Heatsource air heater. Burner unit foe the fridge.and a Second Oven. new floor covering .new rear discs and pads today . ( for the test that was due last month ).
I think I need a holiday , ( Walking Camino's are much cheaper then this Camper-van Lark ). what did I ever do before I retired .
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 ·  Posted: 04.10.2017  ·  #377
https://slinkysofatables.co.uk



Was going to be just a matter of time before I spilled a cuppa down the back of the lounge seat.

I can confirm it works with a wine glass just as well as a tea-cup!
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What have you bought for your Motorhome recently?

 ·  Posted: 10.10.2017  ·  #378
now that it is likely to be getting cold this offer might help from.
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Ducato/Boxer/Jumper 5 Cab Silver Screens from their clearance sale.
Was: £58.00
£37.50 ex VAT
£45.00 inc VAT
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 ·  Posted: 14.10.2017  ·  #379
Finally got these!!
I remember getting my finger stuck in these in my Granny’s house as a kid !!
Very handy for hanging up tea towels
Have them strategically placed around the camper.
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 ·  Posted: 14.10.2017  ·  #381
Got this on the back of the Number 2 thread.....
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 ·  Posted: 14.10.2017  ·  #382
I bought a packet of those too to see if they are any use.
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 ·  Posted: 14.10.2017  ·  #383
Well... where do I begin?? LOL

I'm a gadget oriented type of guy and I've done a lot of outdorsy stuff over the years, so I know how much easier your life could be if you only had "that thing".

So, since this is my very first campervan and after loosing a lot of stuff in my travels in the recent years I bought quite a few things to get ourselves going... gadget-wise:

Power inverter with 4 USB ports
Camping Waterproof LED light with a huge battery that can also charge phone/tablet
Digital Tyre inflator (a small little thing but mighty)
New Bluetooth Stereo and some decent speakers
A toolkit to have on board at all times (ultra handy)
A battery powered electric shower for outdoor use. We spend a lot of time at the beach and it's the best invention ever!! Drop it in a bucket of water and presto!

I think that's pretty much it for now, of course, add all the cutlery, first aid kit, tyre repair kit, etc, etc... even some new curtins :D

Cheers,
Rami
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 ·  Posted: 14.10.2017  ·  #384
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Got this on the back of the Number 2 thread.....


Well, that was fun!

Currently parked across the road from McBrides in Cushendun. Just had a great meal. Wife and kids did a last visit to the loo. My 11 year old daughter needs a No2 half an hour later.

Did a run through the instructions and sent her into the little room.
Nope! Couldn't shift it, so Dad had to go in armed with a few glasses of water to dispatch the unwanted mess.

The joys of parenthood!
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 ·  Posted: 14.10.2017  ·  #385
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Got this on the back of the Number 2 thread.....


Did a run through the instructions and sent her into the little room.
Nope! Couldn't shift it, so Dad had to go in armed with a few glasses of water to dispatch the unwanted mess.

The joys of parenthood!


Haha! 😂
I wondered about those things.
All well and good with a lucid (supposidly) sober adult, different with a youngster. Isn’t a parents life great.!
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 ·  Posted: 14.10.2017  ·  #386
But hey... no smell, which was my biggest worry.


I told her she is wearing my safety goggles and doing the "empty" tomorrow.

(Had an incident in Nagles in July.... splashback got me in the eye and mouth!)

Wish me luck!
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 ·  Posted: 14.10.2017  ·  #387
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But hey... no smell, which was my biggest worry.


I told her she is wearing my safety goggles and doing the "empty" tomorrow.

(Had an incident in Nagles in July.... splashback got me in the eye and mouth!)

Wish me luck!


Look on the bright side,things can only get better😁😁
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 ·  Posted: 14.10.2017  ·  #388
Too much information there!
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 ·  Posted: 14.10.2017  ·  #389
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Too much information there!


I know, but I'm mentally scarred.
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 ·  Posted: 14.10.2017  ·  #391
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Too much information there!


I know, but I'm mentally scarred.


Drat.... I just wasted my 100th post.


I was saving it to post something memorable or useful for the benefit of the forum!

I jumped in without thinking. 😭
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 ·  Posted: 15.10.2017  ·  #392
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Well... where do I begin?? LOL

I'm a gadget oriented type of guy and I've done a lot of outdorsy stuff over the years, so I know how much easier your life could be if you only had "that thing".

So, since this is my very first campervan and after loosing a lot of stuff in my travels in the recent years I bought quite a few things to get ourselves going... gadget-wise:

Power inverter with 4 USB ports
Camping Waterproof LED light with a huge battery that can also charge phone/tablet
Digital Tyre inflator (a small little thing but mighty)
New Bluetooth Stereo and some decent speakers
A toolkit to have on board at all times (ultra handy)
A battery powered electric shower for outdoor use. We spend a lot of time at the beach and it's the best invention ever!! Drop it in a bucket of water and presto!

I think that's pretty much it for now, of course, add all the cutlery, first aid kit, tyre repair kit, etc, etc... even some new curtins :D

Cheers,
Rami



hi Rami

That outdoor shower sounds very interesting.What does it look like and where did you get it. Nothing worse that kids coming back from the beach covered in sand. We have taken to putting the shower hose out the window but that doesnt always work well.
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 ·  Posted: 15.10.2017  ·  #393
This is probably one of the simplest and cheapest "showers" for outdoor use. Use as is or replace the spray with a cheap shower head. If you only use clean water in it you can also use it to fill your water tank.
http://www.argos.ie/static/Pro…PRAYER.htm
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 ·  Posted: 15.10.2017  ·  #394
bought a new carbon monxide alarm in aldi,great value 11.99 euro!
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 ·  Posted: 15.10.2017  ·  #397
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 ·  Posted: 15.10.2017  ·  #398
Look great well done. Very similar to mine. You will be thrilled with them
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 ·  Posted: 16.10.2017  ·  #399
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2 x 100w solar panels and controller supplied and fitted by http://www.leisuretechnicalsolutions.co.uk/ . Great quality and a pleasure to do business with. D


The look a great job nice and neat, do you know what the dimensions are ?
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 ·  Posted: 17.10.2017  ·  #400
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2 x 100w solar panels and controller supplied and fitted by http://www.leisuretechnicalsolutions.co.uk/ . Great quality and a pleasure to do business with. D


The look a great job nice and neat, do you know what the dimensions are ?


They are 1580mm x 420mm. Victron Brand.
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