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RRogerL replied to the thread Motor movers and the law?.I can recall from my childhood that motor mowers needed to be registered if they were used on the public highway, including grass...
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RSmart Alternators came about to improve mpg and to reduce emissions. They do so by reducing the load on the engine at certain times and...
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RRogerL replied to the thread Motor movers and the law?.Since UK caravans don't have a unique registration identity, I don't see how they could enforce any technical infringement.
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RRogerL replied to the thread 12V to caravan fridge.Of course it'll show 14+V when charging - but it can also show 12v when it's in a non-charging mode, but with the engine running. -...
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RRogerL replied to the thread Silly question time.I keep my vent covers on while the caravan is parked at home - but avoid going away in winter!
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RRogerL replied to the thread 12V to caravan fridge.That used to be true, but doesn't apply to cars with smart alternators, ie anything younger than about 20 years.
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RRogerL replied to the thread Silly question time.Are you referring to removing the Vent winter covers or removing the vents themselbves.
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RRogerL replied to the thread Silly question time.Hyundai Santa Fe has had a smart alternator certainly since 2010, possibly since 2006. In essence a smart alternator has electronic...
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RMore than likely it would have been British as in the early sixties SA was still a "British" colony?
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RRogerL replied to the thread One for Hutch.Wasn't the Westland Whirlwind originally fitted with an Alvis Leonides radial engine ?
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RRogerL replied to the thread One for Hutch.It'll depend where the SA authorities bought the helicopter - if they bought it in the USA from Sikorsky, it'll be the H-19 Chickasaw -...
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RCongratulations on acquiring your caravan and hope you have many happy holidays in it. Be aware that it is normally up to the consumer...
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RThere are many implementations of smart alternator systems. Some are clever enough to know there's a load on the rear and stop the...
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RRogerL replied to the thread 12V to caravan fridge.It may be caused by a voltage sensing relay in the car's towing wiring which "chatters", ie alternates between on/off - often caused by...
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RRogerL replied to the thread Poor show PCV.Those screenwash tablets may not be compatible with your VW Touareg - certain ones contaminate the screenwash level sensor - applies to...
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