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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

car_parks

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-13T13:09:01+00:00

Car Parks (and Parking in them) Parking a camper in a car park used to be no problem at all, and you'd never give it a second thought, but in the last few years its all got a bit silly. Many car parks have height barriers that simply prevent you from parking in them, and those that don't have signs that are deliberately confusing about what, when and where, so you need to be careful when parking anywhere.

syntax

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2024-04-15T10:35:01+00:00

Formatting Syntax DokuWiki supports some simple markup language, which tries to make the datafiles to be as readable as possible. This page contains all possible syntax you may use when editing the pages. Simply have a look at the source of this page by pressing

batteries

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2024-09-13T13:18:14+00:00

Batteries Purpose Drive Battery Is the battery that's responsible for starting and running the engine as well as associated services such as ECU's, lights, fan, dashboard, stereo and so on. These batteries are designed to unload significant power to start the vehicle, then be immediately recharged by the alternator and kept at a high state of charge. These batteries will suffer if they are regularly discharged by more than 20%.

breakers_dismantlers

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-28T12:54:03+00:00

Caravan, Camper and Motorhome Breakers We are not affiliated with any of these breakers/parts suppliers, and its worth noting that these will mostly be second hand parts and may come without any warranty. Regardless, some of these companies can supply hard to find parts especially for older vehicles. Remember your Motorhome is basically a caravan on the back of a truck and mostly uses the same parts as caravans.

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

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

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.

motorway_services

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-13T10:14:00+00:00

UK Motorway Services You can stay for 2 hours at motorway services without having to pay, and additional time varies by location but the majority offer overnight stays along with food, toilets and showers 24/7. Remember these are private companies and they all have their own rules, charges and facilities so its best to check beforehand if you're planning a route to make sure you have everything you need.

laptops

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-12T14:48:09+00:00

Laptops, Notebooks and Tablets I think most people have at least one large format device that they take with them when they are away which is great, but there are some considerations. Charging Most tablets charge via USB these days, and USB chargers that run from 12V are everywhere, but larger devices such as laptops and notebooks quite often take more power and need special considerations.

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 …

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.

monitoring

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-05-03T10:15:13+00:00

Monitoring GAS Levels Truma LevelControl Uses Ultrasound to measure the volume of GAS in the tank, this information is relayed to an app on your phone. BUY from Amazon Mopeka Pro Also uses Ultrasound to measure the volume of GAS in the tank, and again relays to an app on your phone. These are about half the price of the Truma ones, but you MUST buy and fit something to stand the tank off the base. In the UK the base of the tank is level with the stand ring so you need to prop the tank up s…

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.

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.

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 …

start

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2024-07-04T18:57:06+00:00

Inside Information on your Motorhome/Campervan since 2012 Back! after a short period of downtime as we migrated from our previous URL to this new one, now in Wiki format rather than forum, and most of our content is still being transferred. This service is and has always been maintained by volunteers and is not guaranteed to be 100% but we try our best. If you spot something that's incorrect then please let us know (feedback @ the bottom) so we can correct it. If you wish to volunteer some time…

common

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-04-28T12:56:03+00:00

Fiat Ducato | Peugeot Boxer | Citroen Jumper & Relay | Iveco Daily These are light commerical vehicles developed by FCA Italy and PSA (now stellantis) and manufacturer by the Italian company Sevel (but over the years has also been produced by Iveco). This chassis form the host for the majority of campervans and motorhomes on the market today in Europe (even A-class).

weights_and_plates

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-07-26T19:26:56+00:00

Weights and Plates Your Vehicle will have a number of information plates installed under the bonnet and in the door jam, these plates are important so don't dismiss them. You should at the very least check that the VIN on the chassis plate matches the VIN in the windscreen, and you must be aware of the weight limits.

audio

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-05-30T14:02:14+00:00

Audio There's no doubt that having a decent stereo is important, and quite honestly the one fitted in the factory isn't the best, and the speakers are basically pants. Most vehicles these days use ISO standard connectors allowing a range of head units to be connected, older vehicles will need custom wiring.

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.

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…

modifications_and_installations

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-05-01T13:53:23+00:00

Upgrades and Installations These companies supply and fit a wide range of accessories to both chassis and internals. Mobile Motorhome Solutions (doesn't seem to have a website, fb only) Auto Additions Nationwide

yardleys_garage

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-02-10T15:46:32+00:00

Yardleys Garage A legendary established in Sutton-in-ashfield, handing most things and able to do MOT's of 5T tags easily. I have personally used these people for more than 20 years and never had a complaint. \a Yardleys Vehicle Repair & Test Centre Ltd, 34 Kirkby Folly Rd, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 5HN

pubs_and_sites

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-07-05T10:45:12+00:00

Pubs and Sites Many public houses and other facilities such as leisure centres, football clubs and others are looking to boost income with either availability for larger vehicles to visit and some to stay overnight. Many of these are feeling the water so its important to treat them well and leave no trace.

general_faq

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-05-16T15:03:19+00:00

Structure/Build Motorhomes Most motorhomes available in the UK/Europe are built onto an existing vehicle, usually a van (Ducato/Boxer/Daily etc). The general structure of these are wood laminate with metal framework. There is generally an outer skin which is Plastic, then a support which is usually ply, then insulation, then internal walls, then decor. There may be a gap between the inner and outer layers or it may be solid or glass fibre insulation.

skylights

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-03T08:25:34+00:00

Skylights There are several common skylights used by installers, and we'll list them below. Caravan/motorhome breakers is a good place to start for parts or replacements as these are quite expensive. Heki \w [Install and Parts] Remis \w Blinds [REMIFlair] [REMIForm] Skylights

windows

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-05-23T15:13:02+00:00

Van Windows If you're looking for NEW van windows and your vehicle is younger than 5 years then consider the dealers (listed on the start page), but if your vehicle is older then you may want to consider Exhaust Ejector Co Ltd who will make it to order. For second hand consider looking through the list of breakers