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    trevormonty replied to the thread Touring Starts Here!.

    Lifepo4 batt is 13kg vs 28k for AGM. That 15kg weight saving will help offset MM 35kg. NB all extras at beginning add to your payload if...

    Today at 4:55 PM
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    trevormonty replied to the thread Solar panels.

    Installer I talked stopped doing flexible ones as they failed after couple years. Only does heavier rigid ones now.

    Yesterday at 11:15 AM
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    trevormonty replied to the thread Solar panels.

    Without product details can't help.

    Sunday at 11:33 AM
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    trevormonty replied to the thread MTPLM.

    Bailey 460/4 but check rear floor from underneath for water damage. Adria Altea 430 <2011 1100kg. Likely to be more watertight but...

    Saturday at 3:06 PM
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    trevormonty replied to the thread Solar panels.

    These PWM work fine and are everywhere on web, should be able to pick them up for <£10. Buy 30A version. Not as efficient as MPPT but...

    Friday at 11:51 PM
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    trevormonty replied to the thread Manual or Automatic ?.

    Gearbox choice depends on engines. Modern turbo petrol and diesel that produce lot of bottom end torque are great matches for auto. When...

    Friday at 4:47 AM
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    trevormonty replied to the thread Fridge setting when towing..

    Done one trip with this setup and it works as expected. With 250W solar panel and sunny day can run all day off the battery without...

    Thursday at 9:47 PM
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    trevormonty replied to the thread Rear view Camera.

    Done a couple trips now with this camera. Main issue is reception on move is patchy. One minute have 4 bars, then none. When travelling...

    Thursday at 9:25 PM
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    trevormonty replied to the thread Manual or Automatic ?.

    Traditonal torque convertor auto is way to go in this case but only for short period, otherwise you will overheat it. Let it idle in...

    Thursday at 6:06 PM
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    trevormonty replied to the thread Oil filled radiator?.

    Some layouts don't allow for running duct internally. Our Altea has short 1m run under floor to reach end with bed and bathroom.

    Thursday at 4:55 PM
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    trevormonty replied to the thread Oil filled radiator?.

    Watch clearances, see manual.

    Sep 9, 2024
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    trevormonty replied to the thread Which type of leisure battery.

    The weight can improve useable payload assuming you actually monitor your caravan's payload. Makes it easy to remove if leaving caravan...

    Sep 6, 2024
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    trevormonty replied to the thread Tottaly new to the world of Caravans. Where do I begin?.

    I assume your Abbey is around pre2010. All high energy appliances eg fridge, heating, hot water all use gas or 230V to provide energy...

    Sep 6, 2024
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    trevormonty replied to the thread Round ceiling light switch.

    I swapped same lights out with these get 18cm version. Literary night and day difference. LED bulbs were little better than originals...

    Aug 27, 2024
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    trevormonty replied to the thread Another Newbie question.

    I found shower good but bathroom was to small to dry off and get changed, ended up in main cabin.

    Aug 26, 2024

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