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    IanB1485 replied to the thread Motor Driver.
    you could always ask Reich UK - technical for assistance tel 01543 459243
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    I was really chuffed when I saw the 'Calor' sign on the doors of my local B & Q so I took along my 6kg propane for an exchange - no...
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    IanB1485 replied to the thread Torque wrench do i need it?.
    There was a period when Bailey caravans( who use the standard Alko trailers) were having wheel disconnects (mainly near sides) and...
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    IanB1485 replied to the thread Damp reading in new caravan..
    Be careful with damp meter readings some are calibrated for brick and some wood, always read the instructions about what are dry...
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    IanB1485 replied to the thread Battery charger not working.
    @Hutch You won't find me on the MCEA website(its extra to be on it ), as I get enough business through a local monthly magazine and...
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    IanB1485 replied to the thread Battery charger not working.
    you could always call a mobile caravan engineer to come and sort it look on www.mobilecaravanengineers.co.uk and click on 'Find an...
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    IanB1485 replied to the thread Courtesy and brake lights.
    A broken gearbox would be the least of my concerns if I got rear ended , when THO got rear ended whilst broken down it was three...
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    IanB1485 replied to the thread Possible damp location.
    Thats a big job , a workshop would charge about £800 to a £1000 for the work, as its very time consuming . I use a multitool to cut...
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    Thats an option, we just accepted the clamps fitted on the awning and had to be slid round with the awning , might try that next time (...
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    IanB1485 replied to the thread Induction v halogen.
    Re finger ( and other places these days) rings, they should not be placed near the induction hob , lovely way to lose a finger ( as an...
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    Also I spray the awning rail liberally with silicone spray to ease its passage
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    IanB1485 replied to the thread New to Caravanning.
    Welcome to the forum , strangely enough I was just at an Abbey Aventura 330 (2004) today changing the two seven pin plugs to a 13 pin...
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    IanB1485 replied to the thread Possible damp location.
    A roof strap leak , can cause water to run down above the foam insulation and down the side wall until it hits a frame member thats...
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    IanB1485 replied to the thread Thetford Flush Pressure.
    never come across that (in ours it's a manual flush and over enthusiasm can result in the same). buy a cheaper lower rate pump , or...
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    Use a log handled mop/squeegee , that what I use ( got it for cleaning the roof of the caravan)