Recent content by Cdbe

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    12v charging system - fuses

    Thanks. I'll get onto the fuses! Regarding charging multiple batteries, I wouldn't do it - I'll manage it manually (quick release battery clamps for the boot and only used when caravan is not connected, I have two (non matching) leisure batteries in the caravan, I wasn't even going to connect...
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    12v charging system - fuses

    Hi, below is the plan for my caravan (in transit) power/charging system - we are a family of 4 with a moderate 12v demand who do a mix of touring and off grid for 2-3 weeks, we have 3x 110amp batteries - no solar yet as new to this but it's on the list. The boot charging facility will allow us...
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    Axle upgrade questions -alko 2051 hubs

    Yes. Given its age I believe it's exempt from type approval and, as I believe the existing rubber is quite relaxed after 19 years it could be considered a repair by replacement with the current equivalent of an obsolete part. I've found a German forum where others have done exactly what I...
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    Axle upgrade questions -alko 2051 hubs

    Thanks guys, it does seem to be a minefield. I have found some useful German eriba forums where they have successfully adapted off the shelf alko 1350kg axles to upgrade the existing, which having had a look underneath seems to be pretty much custom made.
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    Axle upgrade questions -alko 2051 hubs

    Hi, I'm new to the forum and have owned a few folding campers (Dandy's) and folding caravans (Rapido's). As luck would have it, other than tyre replacement, I've not had to do any work on the running gear (we change units quite regularly and non have been due for service in our ownership). We...