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Geoff, I have over the years used modified inverters for all sorts of applications, including computers, the only item I ever had problems with was a tooth brush charger that ceased to work after it had been on charge for a period of time, it could just as easily been a faulty charger I don't...

Think it will be a while yet before it would become financially viable as opposed to comparatively free freesat or freeview terrestrial, not to mention the vast holes in coverage of 3G 4G and 5G that exist in the UK, admittedly on the continent the coverage is far superior than that in the UK...

I use the maxi view Tv/Fm arial with booster and find it really good for both radio and Tv, admittedly its relatively expensive at around £70 but it does at least work and is streamline and not ugly in appearance. Phil Not 5volt though Nick ☹

Has anybody noticed the amount of members who have taken interest in reading this post, as far as I'm aware it has drawn on the most read post so far, just goes to show that this particular item has generated the most controversy amongst members even if the majority have not expressed their...

What you say is 100% correct Dave, what is most common though is some self builders are in no way adhering to the DVLA guide lines and then complaining bitterly that they are being unfairly treated when it comes back as " Van with windows". I haven't heard of anyone being turned down because of...

Morning Jackie, I've never heard the term "Tin tent" ( So don't have to change V5), I can imagine what it means but not exactly certain. Interesting about your info from DVLA. Phil P.s. As an aside to the fact that the DoT have not yet published the new rules, then that means unless the "New...

Hi Nick, as you know my son is coming up at the end of September for me to help him finish off the interior of his van. He has spent thousands on it so far all of it really well constructed, gas, electrics, thermal insulation you name it and now he's coming up again so we can fit out the...

This is a kettle of fish that has been rattling around for years, unfortunately I have to agree with Phil that if your van does not look like a true representation of what is commonly regarded as a "Motorhome" then it is not going to be classified as a motor caravan. It doesn't matter how much...

Nick came round to visit me last week, very impressed with his van, diesel cooker/space heater, sink, calorifier, fridge and electrical installation, the cupboard catches are solid metal and not paint coated plastic if my cupboards were not curved I would replace mine with the type Nick has...

Phill, I have in the past got the diaphragm from another similar servo and fitted it to the broken servo, this is of course only if the servo casing is able to be split into two, this was viable on servos in the 70's to 90's but with all this throw away society it may not be possible with...

What do you mean by their insides Phil, I now work on the principle that if I can't easily see the dirt from inside the van and can't see it from standing outside the van, I forget about it 😉. It used to bother me greatly if I went up on the roof or poked my head up through the skylight but...

That is the way I have always bled systems, though there is suggestion that it should be O/S/R then N/S/F then N/S/R and finally O/S/F, the reason being that some brake systems work on the principle that should one side fail the other side will bring the vehicle to a stop in a relatively...

Many thanks for that info Phil, I will send your info on to him, I'm sure he will be very grateful for this 🙂👍

I deliberately posted this on this thread as it seems most folk watch this space,. My brother who is 80years old but not senile by any means had moved to France at the age of 79, but although he has moved to a village full of expats nobody can tell him how to go about getting a French equivalent...

While away in France our pump started cycling and pulsing, never used an accumulator before and never had the pump Pulsate. As the water still flowed well when the shower or sink tap largely full open I left it till we got home. On removing the pump housing from the motor and inspecting the...

That's great but after I had fitted my three heki lights, midi quad and maxi plus my Camos sat dome and maxi view tv/fm radio aerial the only space I had left was for a 120watt solar panel, which by the way over the last 4 years has negated the use of my Honda 10i so not all solar power is...

I think I'm fair in saying that Shell have never been big on LPG, they have always been few and far between, but thanks for the heads up anyway, but in the long run I'm not sure its going to effect many of us with refillables Unless Shell happen to be the only one in your area. Phil 🤔 P.s I...

Yes Robert, the gasit systems work in exactly the same way as safefill other than the cylinders are made of steel similar gauge as calor gas bottles, but still have the 80% fill stop valve, including the slow blow over heat valve and complete shut down valve if you have the hose knocked off...

Thats all very well, but you will have to fit a tow bar as well unless you have already got one, but you will certainly need a trailer to carry your wood supply😄. I fitted a wood burner in the house and love it, but it burns wood like forests are going out of fashion no matter how damped down...

We have travelled up from Switzerland over the last week through France, it started in Switzerland as generally cloudy but warm 23-25C over the mountains the sun began to shine at a pleasant 26-27C in the shade of forrest trees whilst stopped for lunch. Then bang over the last few days the...