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When replacing tires double check installer as fitted correct load rating. My installer used lower rating for 2nd tire, luckily I picked it up.

My fridge needs it as gas flue exhausts inside fridge cavity instead of running flue outside. Now there is additional heat build from both fridge radiator and gas exhaust. Poor/cheap design. Old bailey had separated exhaust.

I've had similar fault in my case it was dirty contacts on power source selector switch ie 12V,230V,Gas. Try switching this back and fore a few times between gas and next setting. This switch connects thermocouple when gas is selected. Because we run on gas 90% of time it wasn't issue till I...

12v PC fan with manual switch is cheapest low tech solution and works. Just buy ine with biggest diameter fan that will fit ideally low noise check specs. I turn mine off at night as slight noise bothers me, but then again cooler at night so not really needed. For accurate fridge temp...

The 1.6T Sportage won't have any issues towing 1300kg van. Only thing I'd be wary of is DSG transmission they don't like crawling (<5mph) up hills with heavy load eg reversing caravan up a driveway.

Like the Adria but some models compromise on features eg no oven, gas only heating, electric only H/W.

Not if its strapped in place. If accident is that bad I'd be more worried about 1100kg caravan in tow that is trying squash car.

How can there be gas related incident caused by new fridge that doesnt have gas connection. Should definitely have wrtten proof that gas connections supplying previous fridge were terminated/capped professionally.

Why.

I fitted anderson connectors to my Lifep04 so it only takes second to disconnect and transport in car. Switched to 2 smaller gas bottles, one of which is in roofbox. Drain HW cylinder that is another 10-15kg saving for most van. Previous owner replaced factory 5L 5kg HW cylinder with 20l...

Current draw is 10A so 9hr from 100AH Lifep04 battery. That is without facting extra power from solar panel if it is sunny day. If battery is full +5hr shouldn't be an issue.

The cheapest alternative to getting it repaired is do nothing and just run it on gas. Repair costs buys lot of gas. My selector switch ie 12V, 230V,Gas is dodgy, easiest and cheapest solution was A) don't touch switch and leave it permanently on gas. B) was remove fridge, cleanup switch...

One overlook benefit of PHEV and EVs is ability to power caravan from vehicle. Allows you go offgrid with $$ savings while still having access to AC power.

Most solar chargers can be reconfigured to support LiFeP04. If that doesn't work replacement PWM ones are only £10. Not as efficient as MPPT but lot cheaper and worth try at £10. As for AC charger see how solar goes before buying new charger.

Had 2000 bailey 2 berth with wet room containing vanity. Now have 2009 Adria 430 same layout as one in link. While both are wet rooms and require showering in curtain Adria definitely has lot more room. Still need to dry floor and walls out with sponge at end. I hang Adria curtain out window to...