What have you done to your motorhome today? (1 Viewer)

[PaddyM]

Driven it ! Through three countries

 

[Revolvor]

Can I put extension connectors to these, difficult to reach hab batteries, and put a normal blue EHU plug on these connectors and my Solar panel and connect the two when I need to?

It is fine to add extension leads, but DO NOT use a blue EHU plug/socket for this - someone might inadvertently connect it to 230 volt supply.

Use something like Anderson Connectors, which are readily available.

 

[L' Hobo]

It is fine to add extension leads, but DO NOT use a blue EHU plug/socket for this - someone might inadvertently connect it to 230 volt supply.

Use something like Anderson Connectors, which are readily available.

As I am the only one in the vehicle, I doubt if that would happen but...... perhaps you are right?
The only reason I was contemplating it was so that I could have an easy waterproof connection on the side of the van.

 

[Nanniemate]

Woke up thought about the leak stuck my head under the pillow and went back to sleep

 

[CAB96]

Because we couldn't go on our planned trip today, we decided to take him to the weighbridge. Mostly to give him a run and get everything moving but also because a while ago we weighed him and we were over. So, we had a big clear out of stuff we don't need and were pretty certain we must be under weight, with room to spare. Imagine our horror when the figutres showed 3500kg !!! Honestly, there was me and hubby (ok, we're over weight but we're definitely not obese), our 6.2kg dog, cutlery, crockery, some lightweight bedding, toiletries, maybe 1/3 tank fuel, around 40 litres water, 2 fold up chairs and a table and a small amount of cleaning products in a small bucket. We had no clothes, no laptops, no food....nothing else. I'm amazed. I know we could travel without the water but that would only give us 40kg to play with. We were so astounded, we went to another weighbridge.....but it was exactly the same.....spot on 3500kg. I don't know what to do. How can we possibly anticipate a long journey?

You live in France, it's French registered. Surely it's 3.5t no matter how much stuff you put in? I'm sure that's the way it works over there

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[HKF]

You live in France, it's French registered. Surely it's 3.5t no matter how much stuff you put in? I'm sure that's the way it works over there

Hahaha, yes, of course, you're right!!

 

[nicholsong]

I had a heavy maintenance day today - using a needle to prick out the calc in the showerhead rose holes.

It was exhausting work for somebody chilling out at a beach on a quiet Greek island..

 

[cyberyacht]

Realistically it's highly unlikely that any 7.3M van will run at 3500Kg. It's borderline for my 6.4m Compactline.

 

[Nanniemate]

Emptied the clothes out of the wardrobes

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Packed it up for Lincoln.

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[ChrisL]

I got mine mot'd today, just one advisory, will need the exhaust looking at before the next one.

 

[Spara4042]

Finished packing, then drove the 300+ miles to Folkestone.
Now waiting to be called forward for the 4:20 crossing & the long slog south to sunshine

 

[pagey]

Spared it the indignity of my foul stomach after a dodgy lasagne yesterday and went to the marina toilet

 

[HKF]

Realistically it's highly unlikely that any 7.3M van will run at 3500Kg. It's borderline for my 6.4m Compactline.

How do people manage with them then? We're looking at having the TV and dish removed, which we don't use. And also the rear 3 bike carrier and the scooter ramp in the garage, as we don't use those, either. We may even need to remove the incredibly heavy table and replace it with a lighter option. After that, we've run out of things to remove!!

 

[cyberyacht]

How do people manage with them then? We're looking at having the TV and dish removed, which we don't use. And also the rear 3 bike carrier and the scooter ramp in the garage, as we don't use those, either. We may even need to remove the incredibly heavy table and replace it with a lighter option. After that, we've run out of things to remove!!

They probably don't and rely on not being pulled over to check that they are under 3500Kg. As time progresses, fewer and fewer will have the automatic C1 on their licence and will face a dilemma if wanting to up-plate.

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[Nanniemate]

Don't carry unnecessary stiff. I've been feeling smug lately at how few wasted unworn clothes there are on my house wardrobes. Emptied the clothes cupboards of van yesterday. Not so smug now

 

[HKF]

They probably don't and rely on not being pulled over to check that they are under 3500Kg. As time progresses, fewer and fewer will have the automatic C1 on their licence and will face a dilemma if wanting to up-plate.

We looked into getting ours up-plated but were told, via a dealer, that our particular model couldn't be. We both have C1 and it would have been great. I think we're going to look into contacting the manufacturer direct, to see if we've been told the truth!

 

[Nanniemate]

My parents van was 7.5 mtrs and was never overlosded when fully packed with full tanks when just 2 of them.

It was never weighed when driven to campsite for grandchildren to borrow (not insured to drive it) 2 adults 2 kids and all the stuff that goes with them and of course they filled the car , well both of them as 1 van driven by insured person . The family car that was staying on site and then the 3rd car to collect the insured driver
It was like mini.pickfords

 

[Go_buddy_go_]

Cleaned and prepped after France….ready for our next outing

 

[Orion]

We looked into getting ours up-plated but were told, via a dealer, that our particular model couldn't be. We both have C1 and it would have been great. I think we're going to look into contacting the manufacturer direct, to see if we've been told the truth!

Might be an idea to complete the enquiry form at VWE to find that out. At least you’ll get an unbiased answer and know if it’s possible/worthwhile/cost effective before making any alterations to the van.

Van Weight Engineering - Services

Built a van conversion and it's now overweight? Bought a motorhome with 400kg and would like the capacity to tour with more than just a pair of trunks?

www.vanweightengineering.com

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[HKF]

Might be an idea to complete the enquiry form at VWE to find that out. At least you’ll get an unbiased answer and know if it’s possible/worthwhile/cost effective before making any alterations to the van.

Van Weight Engineering - Services

Built a van conversion and it's now overweight? Bought a motorhome with 400kg and would like the capacity to tour with more than just a pair of trunks?

www.vanweightengineering.com

They won't be able to help, as I live in France, but thank you, anyway

 

[Revolvor]

Had my cracked shower tray repaired by a Speedcoat agent. They also put spray foam under the tray to provide more support. It seems so much more solid to stand in now.

 

[Orion]

They won't be able to help, as I live in France, but thank you, anyway

Ah, the Union Flag on your avatar didn’t help me there then!

Seriously though, it might be worthwhile contacting Dee at VWE for an opinion as to whether it would be possible, irrespective of were the vehicle is registered. I suspect it would give you an answer a lot faster than going to a manufacturer, even if a small charge is made.

 

[HKF]

Ah, the Union Flag on your avatar didn’t help me there then!

Seriously though, it might be worthwhile contacting Dee at VWE for an opinion as to whether it would be possible, irrespective of were the vehicle is registered. I suspect it would give you an answer a lot faster than going to a manufacturer, even if a small charge is made.

I guess the avatar is showing that because I'm in England right now. Sorreeeee

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll contact them and see if they can help

 

[Nanniemate]

Put the clothes back into the wardrobe

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[Neckender]

I’ve replaced two 110ah AGM leisure batteries, installed an Eco-worthy 100 ah lithium battery, a Victron 30 amp charger, a 12 way bladed fuse holder, a Bluetooth dongle to my Victron 75/15 solar controller,to my VW T6.1 van.
John.

 

[ChrisL]

I’ve replaced two 110ah AGM leisure batteries, installed an Eco-worthy 100 ah lithium battery, a Victron 30 amp charger, a 12 way bladed fuse holder, a Bluetooth dongle to my Victron 75/15 solar controller,to my VW T6.1 van.
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Do you have a device for keeping the engine battery topped up? I have the CBE version of a battery master this requires the device to see over 13.6v at the leisure battery before it will start to charge the engine battery so the storage voltage of 13.5v on the lithium setting (13.2v on normal) would not trigger it, so I had to use advanced settings and choose user defined to set the storage voltage above 13.6v. If you have the Vanbitz battery master this won't apply as that works on voltage differential not voltage level.

 

[Neckender]

Do you have a device for keeping the engine battery topped up? I have the CBE version of a battery master this requires the device to see over 13.6v at the leisure battery before it will start to charge the engine battery so the storage voltage of 13.5v on the lithium setting (13.2v on normal) would not trigger it, so I had to use advanced settings and choose user defined to set the storage voltage above 13.6v. If you have the Vanbitz battery master this won't apply as that works on voltage differential not voltage level.

Yes Chris I have the CBE unit I will have to check it to see if there’s any problems with it and thank you for mentioning it.

John.

 

[steve 6644]

Having arrived home late Saturday night, decided to reverse into garage roof.

Bugger!!

 

[WallaceandGromit]

I have been caravanning for over 40 years, lost count of how many vans I bought in that time, so I can't believe I fell for this any ways when we went to look at the Gleneagle we bought there were no carpets assumed they had taken them out to keep them clean WRONG never had them so off to Dean Wray Carpets & Vinyls they do wiping in Brigg Lincolnshire had a look round they had a remnant the right size made a set of templates out of old wallpaper as you do pick 'em up next Friday toasty feet £160

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