Recent content by Mike_S

Hi Nigel Thanks for solving the box/no box mystery! I certainly agree with Buckman and his steering wheel analogy. It still strikes me as odd that a caravan can come with a spare wheel but no jack. At least, new caravans now come with a step and a hook-up lead so perhaps there is some...

Hi Nigel Thanks for your reply. I was very surprised that the iBox came without cable. It also came unboxed - just in a plastic bag. I queried this with Prima (to get the CaMC discount!) - their reply - "that's how they come." Bought a genuine Truma cable from Leisure Shop Direct. I'm using...

Other forumeers might find the following of use Inspired by Nigel Hutson’s article in issue 419 I treated myself to an early Christmas present and bought an iNet box to use with the Alde combi boiler in my Coachman caravan.( I didn’t buy the LevelControl device that monitors the gas level in a...

Hi Bertieboy1 We had exactly the same problem when our 2018 Coachman went in for its first service a few months ago. Drums and shoes on both sides were scored. Replaced under warranty with no quibble! Well spotted Wandahome Knottingley. Mike

I replaced the solid jockey wheel on my caravan several years ago. Like Damian said, once deflated the tyre/inner tube can shift and tear which happened to me a couple of weeks ago. The inner tube did need replacing and the tyre itself had perished somewhat. I was able to buy (at Flintshire...

From page 11 section 2.10 Powrtouch manual "However, once you have finished using the Powrtouch Evolution caravan mover, ensure the unit is switched OFF with the isolation switch and the key is removed." Mike

Had our one year old Coachman Pastiche 545 serviced about 3 months ago. The technicians reported that the brake drums were scored and should be replaced along with the brake shoes. The brakes did not squeal however. Job done a few weeks later under warrantee - no quibbles. Well spotted...

Hi Gozza The radio doesn't have a security code that needs keying in so that's one less bit of hassle! I have tried disconnecting the yellow lead completely - the radio doesn't work at all. Mike

Good morning Prof (and others) Re-reading the advice and suggestions given by yourself and others I decided to take a simpler solution to the problem. The idea of a second rechargeable battery, with or without solar backup etc, was rejected. Instead, I have taken a “permanent 12v live” from...

Good evening Prof and Woodentop Disconnecting the red live has indeed made a huge difference to the reading on the yellow wire. It's now a much more realistic 4.5 mA. All I need do now is source an appropriate battery and diode then it's out with the soldering iron! Many thanks Mike

Good evening Prof. Thanks for your reply. I’ve done a few more tests. There is no internal connection between the red and yellow wires. The red and yellow wires are fed from the same fuse in the fuse box. The current when the radio is on standby is around 200mA, when playing around...

I have replaced the AM/FM Pioneer radio in my Coachman with a similar Pioneer unit that also gives DAB reception. I’ve included a VisionPlus diplexer to feed the separate FM/AM and DAB antenna sockets in the radio unit. I’m delighted with the performance of the new radio. The only downside is...

Have just been on the caktanks website. What I think you need is the Elegance combination shower/mixer unit on page 30 of their catalogue. In beige item no WRT7500 £87-99 In white item no WRT2500 £79-92 Hope this helps Mike

Is the floor of the toilet compartment like a shower tray? ie does it have a drain in a corner? If so, I suspect that the mixer tap on the basin is not original and would have been a mixer with a shower head and hose that sat in a moulding where the current tap is and, when filling the basin...

This all reminds me of a time some years ago when we went to our local dealers to buy a tub of water pipe steriliser. The steriliser cost £1-67 - the caravan we fell in love with (and bought!) £12k Mike