RoadRoamers

auto_additions_nationwide

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-05-01T13:55:58+00:00

Auto Additions Nationwide Ltd \a 8 Chapel Street, Belper, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, DE56 1AR \t 01332 238352 \m 07402 860877 \e Info@autoadditionsnationwide.co.uk \w This company travels to you to fit a wide range of accessories. Check them out, and please leave a review good or bad.

general_frequently_asked_questions

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-07-22T09:02:33+00:00

Welcome to the FAQ Here we'll do our best to answer some of the most common questions we get. We're slowly transferring our content from the previous system which is a manual job but we're getting there. Internal Water Fresh water that is stored in a fresh water tank (if fitted) as called 'Fresh' or 'Clean' water. When that water is used in the sinks and shower it drains into another tank (if fitted) and is now called Grey Water. The toilet (if fitted) stores waste in another tank and that …

the_law

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-11-15T20:00:06+00:00

The Law and You Preface In this country (The United Kingdom) the Monarch owns all the land including yours, and people are permitted 'freehold' which roughly translates as free use of the land and that 'use' is bought and sold. You have no other right to the land and this is why in legislation land is considered 'registered' rather than owned. Further, in recent years county and city councils have been given an ever increasing authority to decide what people can and cannot do on the land tha…

snow_and_mud

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-22T13:10:54+00:00

Snow, Grass, Sand, Earth and Mud If you're one of those summer travellers who sticks to the roads and sites then you need not really any more of this article, if however, you are someone who enjoys the wild, and/or uses their vehicle all year round then at some point unless you're really lucky, you're going to be stuck.

buying_a_vehicle

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-07-05T15:25:41+00:00

Buying a Vehicle With so many scams out there its important, if not vital to be streetwise when buying a vehicle from anywhere. Here's a few tips we've picked up along the way which hopefully will help you out, and maybe save some serious cash. If you want to buy site unseen, for example ebay, chavbook marketplace, then you do so entirely at your own risk.

cleaning

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-07T14:02:38+00:00

Cleaning the Water System Whether a large Camper or a Motorhome, you're likely to have three water tanks (below) which need to be maintained to ensure it doesn't smell, won't block the pump or pipes and isn't going to kill you if you get some in your mouth or eyes.

newbies_corner

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-07-12T11:35:36+00:00

Welcome Newbies If you've come here then you now have a campervan or motorhome and are looking for a quick how-to, and we've got you covered :) We'll deal with this in sections so you don't have to read it all, but you should real it all of course.

recovery_services

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-07-13T16:26:53+00:00

Recovery Services There are problems getting recovery that's effective because many providers will tell you that you're covered until you actually need it, then they'll point you to their list of exclusions. Pay specific attention to the terms and conditions, especially if you're towing which is almost always excluded.

connections

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-21T09:00:52+00:00

Motorhome Connections We can group these into a few simple categories Electrical Electrical connections on proper motorhomes are via an industry standard IP44 rated 16A 3PIN IEC-60309, often shortened to IEC309, sometimes called a MAYPOLE Connector, or MP372B or MP373B

parts

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-28T17:43:35+00:00

Parts of the Truma 3001/3002 The fan (TEB2) The TEB2 Fan unit is used to blow warm air throughout the vehicle via ducting. The fan is controlled by the switch on the top right of the heater. It has a few settings, Off, On Manual and 5 speed levels and Automatic.

tyres

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-05-18T14:39:21+00:00

Tyres [Tyre Picture] Tyres are probably one of the most important maintenance items on your vehicle, and they can quite literally save your life and those of your passengers. For this reason great care should be taken in choosing the correct tyres for your circumstance. You CANNOT rely on the existing tyres, the tyre company or the tyre fitter to ensure you have the correct tyres on your vehicle, so make sure you understand the numbering and ratings used and satisfy yourself that everything is…

internet

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-04-27T15:33:43+00:00

Internet Connections There are a number of options when travelling and needing internet access, the simplest of course is to use a phone and setup a personal hotspot, then just connect to that. For more permanent solutions read on... Basic a 4G or 5G

after_an_accident

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2024-07-04T19:25:12+00:00

After an Accident DON'T PANIC Firstly, it's NEVER your fault, remember that, and even if you’re driving perfectly correctly, someone else might not be, and quite often an unplanned vehicle-interface situation is the result. Even if no one is injured, it’s an stressful time, but there are some things that you absolutely must do following such an incident, to keep yourself on the right side of the law and the insurance companies.

living_full_time

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-11-15T20:13:02+00:00

Living Full Time Can you live full time in your camper or motorhome? No. The law does not recognise the situation where someone doesn't have a permanent physical address being a physical property, but there are certain allowances. Don't forget to read our

additional_taxation_zones_to_avoid

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-07-25T11:49:30+00:00

Additional Taxation Zones in the UK to avoid (Updated July 2023) Official Government Link At the time of writing the following cities can legally charge you an arm and two legs to drive through them, because they can. This discrimination is of course designed to extract additional revenue from motorists on top of the road fund license (which now has nothing to do with the roads). These zones are likely to be increasing as its a reliable source of income for the city councils involved, as well …