- Nov 30, 2009
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- Since 2009 with motorhomes several caravans then tents before that.
Well we picked up the MH on Friday, took it home I started cleaning it inside. Ralph started fiddling around with various bits n bobs, as you do, putting his little additions in it.
I decided to strip all the soft furnishings and curtains out and wash n condition them. Everything has come up a dream. (30deg in the washer!)
Not that they were dirty anyway but its nice to know every things spotless now. Took some fiddling and sore fingers getting all the buttons back through though. But its done now. Ive upholstery spray scotch guarded it too.
We spent Saturday loading up with all that was needed, then set off to Acaster Malbis.
Not too far for a first trip, with the weather being as it is as well.
First impressions of the Mizar?
Brilliant. :thumb:
We are so glad we researched all the various lay outs as we did. This one is ideal for us. The front swivel seats , turning into the open lounge give so much space.
I think having had 4 caravans in the past helped with that though. You know what suits you personally.
Ralph took the TV bracket , which was in a cupboard ( twisted neck angle) and fixed it to the underside of our cab bed , so the kids are happy when were not out and about.
The webasto heating was superb. So much better than the caravan blown air that we had before. It was -6 and we were toasty warm. Even driving along the whole living area was warm.The floors of the motor home weren't even cold. So no slippers needed , 5 pairs less to pack !
Nothing froze, water red hot, shower powerful..
Only fault , the spark thing wont light the gas on the hob, it sparks brightly but doesn't light it, any ideas?
We stayed right down by the river, in the pub car park. No problem if your eating, free
Lovely view of the snowy fields and boats on the river.
The kids were feeding the swans and ducks . Making snowmen .
We all Had a lovely meal on Sunday evening in the pub.
Ralph and i popped over for another drink later, which ended up being a very late evening with the locals, where i had far too much red wine, and I'm still sufferingoh:.
Never again.... till next time.
I haven't driven Mizzy yet, but Ralph says shes handled the icy roads like a dream.
He was very pleasantly surprised.
We used the silver screen that we bought from Cleckheaton, so not 1 bit of condensation in the MH. Thats 5 of us and 2 dogs!!
We ended up getting the one with the fold down front and the mesh full panel fixed in it, with the vent bib.
A brilliant product very well made and certainly does the job.
Were wondering now , weather to bother fixing the solar panel on the roof, as the battery levels were fine .
Ralph was going to take everything with us when we go away for the new year , fix it on then weather permitting.
What do you experienced M.H. owners think ?? We will be rallying mostly . ( a few country pub car parks now as well, by the looks of it too ) So no hook up.
The only thing that we found strange was the sound of things squeaking and rattling around, when we were driving.
I'm sure a few bits of that holey rubber stuff will quieten that down though. Maybe a tea towel for the oven shelfs!!
You don't get that when your tugging of course.
Oh yes , is it M.H etiquette to flash and wave other owners ? We only saw one on the way over to York , but they waved n flashed, we did the same back.
It tickled us...
So , roll on our week over new year and hopefully many more weekends out rallying. Ralph's already booked the ferry to France for in the 6 week holls!! No doubt we will be picking your brains nearer the time for that trip, having never been before
Bev
I decided to strip all the soft furnishings and curtains out and wash n condition them. Everything has come up a dream. (30deg in the washer!)
Not that they were dirty anyway but its nice to know every things spotless now. Took some fiddling and sore fingers getting all the buttons back through though. But its done now. Ive upholstery spray scotch guarded it too.
We spent Saturday loading up with all that was needed, then set off to Acaster Malbis.
Not too far for a first trip, with the weather being as it is as well.
First impressions of the Mizar?
Brilliant. :thumb:
We are so glad we researched all the various lay outs as we did. This one is ideal for us. The front swivel seats , turning into the open lounge give so much space.
I think having had 4 caravans in the past helped with that though. You know what suits you personally.
Ralph took the TV bracket , which was in a cupboard ( twisted neck angle) and fixed it to the underside of our cab bed , so the kids are happy when were not out and about.
The webasto heating was superb. So much better than the caravan blown air that we had before. It was -6 and we were toasty warm. Even driving along the whole living area was warm.The floors of the motor home weren't even cold. So no slippers needed , 5 pairs less to pack !
Nothing froze, water red hot, shower powerful..
Only fault , the spark thing wont light the gas on the hob, it sparks brightly but doesn't light it, any ideas?
We stayed right down by the river, in the pub car park. No problem if your eating, free
Lovely view of the snowy fields and boats on the river.
The kids were feeding the swans and ducks . Making snowmen .
We all Had a lovely meal on Sunday evening in the pub.
Ralph and i popped over for another drink later, which ended up being a very late evening with the locals, where i had far too much red wine, and I'm still sufferingoh:.
Never again.... till next time.
I haven't driven Mizzy yet, but Ralph says shes handled the icy roads like a dream.
He was very pleasantly surprised.
We used the silver screen that we bought from Cleckheaton, so not 1 bit of condensation in the MH. Thats 5 of us and 2 dogs!!
We ended up getting the one with the fold down front and the mesh full panel fixed in it, with the vent bib.
A brilliant product very well made and certainly does the job.
Were wondering now , weather to bother fixing the solar panel on the roof, as the battery levels were fine .
Ralph was going to take everything with us when we go away for the new year , fix it on then weather permitting.
What do you experienced M.H. owners think ?? We will be rallying mostly . ( a few country pub car parks now as well, by the looks of it too ) So no hook up.
The only thing that we found strange was the sound of things squeaking and rattling around, when we were driving.
I'm sure a few bits of that holey rubber stuff will quieten that down though. Maybe a tea towel for the oven shelfs!!
You don't get that when your tugging of course.
Oh yes , is it M.H etiquette to flash and wave other owners ? We only saw one on the way over to York , but they waved n flashed, we did the same back.
It tickled us...
So , roll on our week over new year and hopefully many more weekends out rallying. Ralph's already booked the ferry to France for in the 6 week holls!! No doubt we will be picking your brains nearer the time for that trip, having never been before
Bev