RoadRoamers

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…

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

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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

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_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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

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.

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 …

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 …

feedback_suggestions

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-04-21T09:25:10+00:00

Feedback and Suggestions Be aware that this wiki is run solely by volunteers and whilst we do our best to keep up we can't do everything and hold down our day jobs. That being said, we REALLY want to hear your feedback and suggestions, which we read and use to drive the development of this resource.

the_blog

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-05-14T20:16:05+00:00

RoadRoamers Returns After what seems like years but was infact only 9 months RoadRoamers returns on a new host and with a new domain. We weren't able to keep the old domain but we were able to save most of the content, which we are slowly transferring to the new site. You'll notice that we chose to go with a WIKI rather than a forum this time, the thinking was that this site is and has always been a resource and a wiki is a better format for providing fast access to that resource. We may still …

ec325_328

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-04-26T10:35:13+00:00

Sargent EC325/EC328 The EC328 replaces the EC325 which is quite unreliable. They are direct replacements so no changes needed. [User Instructions] The EC200 / EC325 / EC328 Control Panel Its worth noting that the EC200 control panel does not fully work with the EC328, but they won't tell you this. If you're upgrading from an EC200 to an EC328 you'll need a new CP as well.

ec325_and_328

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-05-16T15:02:13+00:00

EC325 (Upgraded to EC328) The EC328 Power Supply Unit (PSU) is used to provide power and protection for electrical equipment within a leisure vehicle. The unit can be used in conjunction with a Control Panel, Water Level Sensors and Solar Panel to provide a complete Power Control System.

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.

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.

edm_garage_services

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2024-01-30T13:33:45+00:00

EDM Garage Services Our garage and repair facilities is the most modern up to date workshop in the local area which offers Fixed Price servicing, MOT testing and repairs, While you wait tyre repairs and fitting, Motorhome & Caravan Sales, Servicing and Habitation repairs and checks. This garage can also do Class 7 MOT's and can support Tag's and larger motorhomes.