General motorhome help

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General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2020  ·  #1

Hi guys,

I live in Belfast. I have recently bought a motorhome but I am a total noob, and the seller isn’t very helpful. I also don’t have a Manual or anything. What I am after is someone I can meet up with to help me with all aspects of the motorhome and show me how to do certain things- I am willing to pay for your time if anyone is interested in this. I don’t want to take it to a mechanic as it is literally just silly questions such as how to charge the leisure battery etc and fill it with water. Anyone willing to help set me up I’d really appreciate it also easy way to make some money if anyone with general motorhome knowledge is interested?

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Daffysparks

 

 

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2020  ·  #2

I’m sure someone close to you will help you out. I’d be gobsmacked if they charged you for it. Best of luck

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2020  ·  #3

What make/model of motorhome as some may have more experience of some makes over others

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signalfirex

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2020  ·  #4

It’s a mobviletta euroyatch A class.

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signalfirex

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2020  ·  #5

I took it out for first time this weekend and everything worked fridge etc except the Electric sockets, it has solar panel energy but I’m not sure how to work it all yet.

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2020  ·  #6

The sockets will only work when you are plugged into the mains via the connection on the outside of your van. I have a mobilvetta, unfortunately I am in Wexford. The solar panels just keep your leisure batteries charged. Unless you have an inverter and it’s wired to power your sockets. That is very heavy on batteries though

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signalfirex

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2020  ·  #7

What do I need to buy so the tv Heater etc works from the solar panel energy? I don’t use campsites so I won’t be able to connect to main

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2020  ·  #8

An inverter,but you will need good leisure batteries to work a heater,Im sure the heater thats in the van will work on gas.Also 12 volt TV is an option

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2020  ·  #9

Maybe pop into Simon in leisure tech solutions. His new address is on here. He will explain everything to you. He will charge I’d guess, but by all accounts he is a very straight man to deal with. That way you will get all the correct information, without having to troll through everyone’s opinions, be they correct or not

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signalfirex

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2020  ·  #10

Thank you!! I will def give him a call.

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signalfirex

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2020  ·  #11

Thank you I will get an inverter on amazon. It’s mostly for the tv

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2020  ·  #12

also check you tube for info,great source and also if i might suggest to try and dow nload the manual for your mh onlin ,best of luck and safe travels ahead

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2020  ·  #13

Simon will advise you on what you do and don’t need once he sees your van. He can also supply and fit whatever you need.

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signalfirex

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2020  ·  #14

That’s amazing thanks so much that’s exactly what I’m looking for I just didn’t know where to go

http://www.leisuretechnicalsolutions.co.uk/

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So I should ring and ask for Simon?

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2020  ·  #15

Quote by signalfirex

That’s amazing thanks so much that’s exactly what I’m looking for I just didn’t know where to go

http://www.leisuretechnicalsolutions.co.uk/

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So I should ring and ask for Simon?

I would fully recommend that you do that,he will give you the correct advice and can also do the work if required.

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2020  ·  #16

Yes. Tell him you were recommended to him on MHC

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2020  ·  #17

With regard to the TV as previously mentioned a TV which runs off 12v is a much better option than one that needs an inverter. The inverter needs more power alone to get up to the 240v when idle that most 12v TVs use. Avtex are known to be the best for the Leisure industry
https://www.avtex.co.uk/
Cello is now gaining a good reception as well on many forums
https://celloelectronics.com/s…elevisions
Often ones can be found secondhand

David

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2020  ·  #18

Quote by heanorboy

With regard to the TV as previously mentioned a TV which runs off 12v is a much better option than one that needs an inverter. The inverter needs more power alone to get up to the 240v when idle that most 12v TVs use. Avtex are known to be the best for the Leisure industry
https://www.avtex.co.uk/
Cello is now gaining a good reception as well on many forums
https://celloelectronics.com/s…elevisions
Often ones can be found secondhand

David

It's a personal choice, but I prefer the ordinary domestic stuff powered by a small sine wave inverter.
Example, my two 220v tv's (way less expensive than special 12v stuff), sat box, various chargers, 12" desk fan and LED table lamp all run off a 150 watt inverter, simultaneously if required.
Heating is by gas unless I get an EHU.

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 05.07.2020  ·  #19

Better to save your money, go to a site and ask a fellow motorhomer. We all learn from experience and each other. Better still come to a Craic meet and there will be plenty of advice.

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signalfirex

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 ·  Posted: 06.07.2020  ·  #20

When/where are they?

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 06.07.2020  ·  #21

Quote by signalfirex

When/where are they?

See
MotorhomeCraic Club

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 06.07.2020  ·  #22

if you want a general chat and tips I have been motorhomeing for 25 years and live in newtownards

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signalfirex

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 06.07.2020  ·  #23

Yes please- could I add you on WhatsApp?

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 06.07.2020  ·  #24

yes no problem do you have my number

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signalfirex

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 ·  Posted: 06.07.2020  ·  #25

No can you PM it to me

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BARTRE

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 06.07.2020  ·  #26

will do

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Ally

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 06.07.2020  ·  #27

I'm in Antrim if you need any advice. Free of course.

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BARTRE

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 07.07.2020  ·  #28

Hi did you get my pm yesterday ment to say feel free to phone me if that suits better

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New to motorhoming

 ·  Posted: 07.07.2020  ·  #29

I'm in Dundonald and again if you want a chat feel free or take a drive in your new motor to me and I can run you through what I know.

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Re: General motorhome help

 ·  Posted: 07.07.2020  ·  #30

Hi,
I own a Mobilvetta Euroyacht A Class and do not live too far away from you so would be very willing to help you out.
By the way you have got yourself one of the best on the market. In my opinion of course and I am biased.
Mike

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