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    in the wardrobe is another place , and with older ones in the wardrobe underneath the baseplate , which lifts out to reveal the rear...
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    IanB1485 replied to the thread ATC.
    They came as an option some do some didn't
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    As to being glued on - no the instructions definitely included bolts with internal plates AS well as a specific high modulus adhesive(...
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    I have fitted several Fiamma wind out awnings to campervans (not to a caravan yet) and they come with various adapter plates to spread...
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    I found the original curtain rail had distorted/worn with age on a client's old van so I replaced it with a standard domestic...
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    IanB1485 replied to the thread Battery life expectancy.
    No it wouldn't as the charge voltage rises the current delivered to the battery drops. even a small A.hr battery only takes what it...
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    IanB1485 reacted to trevormonty's post in the thread Battery life expectancy with Like Like.
    As side note I've tested 9AH LiFeP04 motorbike battery with MM, had no problems moving caravan. Also used it to jump start car. Rated...
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    IanB1485 replied to the thread Tow hitch - which grease?.
    From the Alko manual:- multipurpose grease to DIN 51825 KTA3K or just LM grease
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    IanB1485 replied to the thread Also friction pads.
    the pads are locked into position by the o rings ( about 1 mm play) and don't move within the clamp arms , dirt and debris accumulate...
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    IanB1485 replied to the thread Also friction pads.
    I put a small amount of ptfe loaded grease on the shaft ( avoiding the pads of course) to aid assembly . the O rings do perish so...
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    IanB1485 replied to the thread What sealant do I need?.
    The 'grit' is mould spores bursting out of the plywood , the vinyl wallcovering will stop them entering the atmosphere and if you seal...
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    IanB1485 replied to the thread Poor heating.
    EL2 , which is1800W , EL1 is a mere 900W. the control system will then cycle the heaters on and off once the caravan gets up to the...
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    IanB1485 replied to the thread What sealant do I need?.
    You may not need any , if you slice out the excess sealant with a paint scraper/pallet knife(don't use a sharp knife like a stanley)...
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    IanB1485 replied to the thread Poor heating.
    Unfortunately on a Truma combi 4E and 6E the elements are on the outside of the water jacket - you must be thinking of the Truma...
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    IanB1485 replied to the thread Gas bottle sizes.
    you're half right, HP hoses to either BS3212 or BS EN 16436 class 2 & 3 have no expiry date marked on them but accepted service...