Recent content by trevormonty

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...

If she's weathertight then definitely a keeper. The other plus of older vans is they don't have smart control systems that are expensive to fix when they die.

Once you get it loaded with basics have it weighed then you will have something to work off. I saved 28kg by replacing AGM house battery with 14kg Lifep04 and fitted Anderson connectors so its easy to remove. Transport battery in car. Carry spare wheel in car and gas bottles(small light ones)...

I use 12V 100A relay to supply MM. Have switch on control panel to activate relay when need MM turned ON. Relay is inline with MM master switch which is left ON almost permanently. Did this way as master switch was inside and meant stepping into unhitched caravan. Relay switch was reachable...

Boat covers aren't caravans. Wrong product can break down seals, cause galvanic reactions or corrosion of some metals directly. This can be even worst if product is designed to be sprayed on and left. The few $$ saved by not buying caravan specfic product could cost lot $$$ long run.

One ramp(levelling), level gauge, plus 4 chocks are essential items. Always chock wheels front and back unhitching as handbrake can have little give when applied. Enough that van could roll forward an inch or two and dent your bumper. Wheel clamp or other means of securing van against theft...

Wouldn't recommend using it as some of these outdoor cleaners are quite corrosive.