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  1. SquirrellCook

    AC Fridge In Campervan -.Power Consumption Test

    We don't use a fridge with an ice box, for the amount of time we are away from shops the extra space is better for us. Mind you, I do get told of if I've got it too cold and start to freeze things. Since fitting cooling fans in the fridge cooling vent our on times do seem shorter. Mark
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    Seat belts

    Point I was trying to make was the difference in standards. But also it's handy as a guide as to the loading a seat is subjected to if something goes badly wrong.
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    Seat belts

    If you have some time on your hands this might be entertaining. I wonder how many if any commercially built motorhomes comply with this? If https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/210809/changes-to-seatbelt-installations-guide.pdf Mark
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    What jobs did you do on your van today?

    Fitted an indicator to our new build "Betty" Slow going undoing the low quality work done by previous mechanics. Hoping to get stuck in to the proper conversion soon. Mark
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    3.5 to 7 tonnes Private Heavy Goods Vehicles

    Just for fun may be? Trying to find DVLA rules has not gone well, though on my search I came across the CPC rules. So if you use your PHGV motorhome to carry goodies to a car boot sale you will need a CPC license as you are transporting goods to be sold. If this is the case your motorhome is now...
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    DVLA requirements for change to motor caravan

    In what section does it say Motorcaravan Trev?
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    DVLA requirements for change to motor caravan

    Just been having a look at various government web sites and it's interesting how they contradict themselves. For example my bus project. The body type is S/D BUS/COACH I don't intend to change the body shape though it will gain doors and loose windows the body shape and look will remain...
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    Uprated alternator

    Not forgetting the damage to the valve train.
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    AC Fridge In Campervan -.Power Consumption Test

    It will be interesting to see how the Victron 12/1200 behaves on the next build.
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    AC Fridge In Campervan -.Power Consumption Test

    My Victron 12/800 does not hum when running the fridge or even load it enough to start it's internal cooling fan. That said there is a noise on starting the fridge. I suspect the instantaneous on starting is much higher than quoted. Mark
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    AC Fridge In Campervan -.Power Consumption Test

    I went though this pain trying to find a good inverter to start a domestic fridge. I now run an old victon 12/800 and I think it's only just enough to reliably start the fridge. The new 12/800's are lower wattage so I won't risk one and will use the next size up on the new project. I also...
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    12 Volt Heating

    This is a posh one with a thermostat. The air intake rotates away from the exhaust.
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    12 Volt Heating

    The ones I've experienced Phil, had the flue under the vehicle. Mark
  14. SquirrellCook

    12 Volt Heating

    The down side of those heaters is that the fumes can find their way into the habitation areas, they also seem to use a lot of gas for the heat given out. Not experienced one, but I'm told the ones with a built in fan are better at heating.
  15. SquirrellCook

    Fitting a MaxxFan Video

    Is anyone doing these for a better price than Grass hopper leisure? Mark
  16. SquirrellCook

    Cupboard catches push button.

    Can you post some pics of the items when you get them and some comments on fitting them would be nice too. Thanks in advance Mark
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    Polystyrene insulation- fire risk?

    Plaxton were using polystyrene as insulation in 2000, as I suspect most coach builders were and maybe still are. I do wonder when choosing materials as to what is best for safety, durability and cost. My first conversion was finished in varnished plywood. Wow that stuff burns well. I'd...
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    Bed Weight?

    Looks good. My bed design has funny origins, as it was intended for someone else. There was a design criteria. One feature was that it would have to be able to handle extremely energetic sex! Hence it may look a little overconstructed. As it never got installed I adopted it for Murky. As...
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    Bed Weight?

    The bed frame is constructed from 1"x 2" x 10g aluminium extruded box. I expect I'll use a company called "Simmal" as they have been trouble free in the past. I estimate I'll need Six 5 meter lengths. They are asking £212.00 plus vat and carriage. Mark
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    Bed Weight?

    I'll let you know shortly as I'm going to order the material today.
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