Recent content by CapableClive

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    wiring submersible pump

    You connect the two items in series and to the leisure battery via a small fuse. If you cannot understand this then its best you get a professional to install it for you. CC.
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    Which braking system to fit to smart car

    Take great care with A frame braking systems. Any system that relies on a bungee to stop the brakes dragging is fraught. There are a few American systems which are engineered better than the rest. Those that use bits of pull wire and springs and require regular "setting up" should be discounted...
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    Two leisure batteries - can they be linked

    More details and a few hints here http://www.motts.org/second%20leisiure%20battery.htm Take care CC
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    Solar Panel Mounting

    Its also important that the panel is not clipped directly to the roof but some 40mm or so above the roof ensuring a cooling air flow beneath it. CC.
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    Water pump

    Replace the pump with a Whale SMARTFLOW UV0814 2 year warranty and Made in the UK.
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    Transfer removal

    Its not just my shoulders that are broad, and christmas hasn,t helped either. But with a name like mine you need a thick skin as well. CC.
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    Habitation 12 volt electrics not working

    Rapido. It could be as simple as a fuse or perhaps a bad leisure battery connection. The display symptoms you describe are consistent with the "boot up" sequence of the electrical control system. Suggest you first check all the low voltage fuses associated with the leisure equipment, there...
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    Transfer removal

    Hi Tony and Rob, Its just another bunch of scalliwags to keep an eye on. Re the original question cutting back the finish on the coachwork after taking off plastic letters etc is a a variable craft. A lot depends on what the material is. Also the paint finish on pre-painted aluminium...
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    Solar for refrigeration

    Technically compressor fridges are more efficient than absorbtion type fridges that can run on gas. BUT all the power has to come from the 12 volt supply. If you live in the sun and have LOTS of solar real estate then it will work for you. A cheaper option is to have a massive bank of batteries...
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    Transfer removal

    A decent hair dryer, good fingernails and patience. Warm up the area a bit at a time and the stuff will peel of quite well. CC.
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    12v control panel

    It would help if you can give us some clue as to which electrical system is fitted in your Autosleeper. What names and numbers are on the display and the electronic lump hidden away somewhere? Unfortunately my records on this range is a tad limited. In the back of my mind I am aware of some...