Recent content by ZydecoJoe

I see to many 3.5 ton restrictions on roads while we are in France , we like the out of the way spots little villages etc and would not like to be banned from them so I would stick to the 3.5T myself. Have fun with your van and stay with the limit you go for. :)

Is this to be your first motorhome ?. Not many Hobby vans in the UK but as they are German built should be ok if a bit expensive when you add on the extras we all need LOL. Have you looked around any shows ? they can give you a good idea of what you think you want i.e size of van, berths etc...

Stratty, why not put the "niggly technical issues" here on line. Somebody might be able to help. Have fun with your new play thing.My best advice Get out and Use it... :P

We need more Spanish and French style camper stops in the UK. Have used a few in last couple of years all under £10 with electric water and grey/black water drains. No showers or toilets but just a good clean safe legal place to park overnight. B)

Will get camera out and photograph the pipes for you no problem. It is a simple job I did it while in France were we found the pipes and with just a small saw cut the two slots in each pipe, long one for hot days small one for when its a bit windy or cooler days. Think will work on most if not...

Ours have also gone on our Auto Trail. I know use 2 plastic pipe's about 1 inch dia with slots cut in the ends to fit over the edge of frame and window. One about 6" and the other about 15". They work a treat and have done for over 3 years and at no cost. Well I found the pipe that some fly...

Don't use Jacks myself but have seen them used. Need to be on blocks of wood so using both is a chunk of your payload. Me sticking with the yellow plastic even if my set is now looking like they are on their last legs so to speak...

Looks good bit of kit for us motorhomers while out on tour. Zydeco Joe

Looks like you are more than on the right track. I always say get out and use your van and you are doing that well done. Sorry but the midges will poss be still around B)

Me I'd not buy one too much agro from other motor home owners. No such thing as a silent generator. :lol: Just get twin batteries or solar panels.

You are right once you have a gas bottle the dealer will exchange it for a full one, but you have to pay them lol.

Calor Lite are the most popular, I have 2 of them. Try any local Calor dealer for price etc. Was a supply problem 12 months ago but all sorted now. I also use a French Le Cube as we are in Europe a lot and can always get it replaced in any or most large supermarkets in France.

Can see the use in the USA and Canada out in the true wild but in the UK and Europe not so much but if you want to be different go for it.Me I will stick to a coach build motorhome for space and comfort.

Yes mats are good on grass pitches as well, get the ones that fit the ramps I don't think they cost much and are stored in the spare wheel space at the rear of our Auto Trail Tracker so are out of the way when not in use.

Most people seem to use Fiamma and they work ok for most vans even on bigger vans than yours. Look on the ebay type of sites cost less than £25. We got the bag with ours to help keep the locker clean and tidy, well worth getting along with a Silver Screen. Best and most used accessories we have.