But there was'nt any ! Anyway you better warn people not to have motor movers fitted because it could put there warranty into jeopardy because of the holes they have to drill.
When my van was about 18 months old I fitted solar panels to my van. That involved drilling through the roof. I checked with the manufacturer (Lunar as was). They said. If there was a guarantee claim in the future and the fault could be shown to be attributed to the work done, then the claim would fail. Conversely, if it was evident that the fault was due something else. Then I was covered.
As I had confidence in my ability to make a waterproof seal. I got the drill out!
I have read (in other forums), that some think that any alteration or moderation they may make, might automatically negate the guarantee. Thankfully, it’s not that simple.
John
As I had confidence in my ability to make a waterproof seal. I got the drill out!
I have read (in other forums), that some think that any alteration or moderation they may make, might automatically negate the guarantee. Thankfully, it’s not that simple.
John
That is exactly the point I was trying to get across but sadly it seems I failed.
Well we will have to beg to differ! But i notice you never commented on the motor mover! I take it you have got one😉
In three caravans i have owned, they have never fitted cables through vent holes, to fit motor movers!
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I did this 12 years ago. I couldn‘t do it Woodentop‘s way as the mover isolation key unit is fitted in the battery box. As I use Sky + there are two F connections via the sealed socket. See pics. A clean hole was drilled through the bodywork and caravan manufacturer recommended Sikaflex sealant applied. Never had a leak. The interior wires were all connected up and routed as required. No damp! Wooden top has made you a very generous offer of help. He knows this stuff better than most!
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I've edited the quoted content to remove an inappropriate comment.
It's possible not to agree with a point of view without adding barbed comments.
Who knows, perhaps the reincarnation might prove to be a fantastic dry Caravan. Or is that just wishful thinking. 🤪
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But as I said earlier that will put the unit directly in line of the spray from the rear wheels of the tug. There is a hole at the bottom to let the cables in and that can admit water as well, the sockets will quickly corrode and cause attenuation and/or loss of signal. Whilst the unit itself will be sealed against the caravan wall there still has to be a hole through the body to allow the preterminated cables into the box which can allow moisture into the caravan wall. If you must have one at least put it on the sidewall.
Oh, and I should note that unless the box is attached absolutely flat to the caravan wall it is not uncommon for the flap to release itself and let the lid fly open in transit. (Been there, done that etc etc.)
Put it in the Battery box. Easier to route cables from there, every caravan I have had has had them in there.
My previous and current caravan have no room in the battery box for a connector box. But the last one I put on the off side. Never had a leak or damp problem in 9 years. The present van doesn’t have sat. The sat kitchen went in 2014 when everything was sold. 😂
Clive, you don't need to install a connector box if the location is inside the battery box. Just a through adapter screwed into the wall of the battery box is all that is required, with a permanently connected cable inside the caravan.
Done that on two of my vans and also for two friends. Works a treat - always!
Thanks I will bear that in mind if we decide to invest in a sat system again. But thus far we have never had a problem with digital tv for Freeview. Although during the transition from analogue the satellite kit was useful.
Cheers
Clive
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But what do you do with the cable if the battery box is on the otherside of the caravan to where your tv cable inlets are located and where the tv sits?
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