New tin tent - Page 5

solarman216 · 25-05-2016, 00:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

The caravan project thread and the general good handywork.

He loves his caravans!!!

Ah OK, Rick

solarman216 · 30-05-2016, 19:41

Well having now tried it out, I can say I am well pleased, still have a few niggles to sort out but overall well happy, Rick

zippy656 · 30-05-2016, 19:44

What niggles rick?

solarman216 · 30-05-2016, 20:29

Found that the granular carbon filter in the water supply had leaked carbon bits into the system and blocked the check/pressure valve, stripped and cleaned it but needs replacing really as screw holes are cracking, also system needs cleaning now, the auto vent on the Thetford cassette is missing so when you pick it up it leaks if near full, got some broke window stays, and some door catches do not hold the doors closed when traveling, got a couple of loose body to chassis mounting bolts loose at the front, will need to cut them off and replace, that is about it really, Rick

solarman216 · 31-05-2016, 21:22

Tidied a few odd jobs today getting ready for the off on Friday to the Wilts meet, Rick

30-05-2016, 19:41	#62
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,429	Well having now tried it out, I can say I am well pleased, still have a few niggles to sort out but overall well happy, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

30-05-2016, 20:29	#64
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,429	Found that the granular carbon filter in the water supply had leaked carbon bits into the system and blocked the check/pressure valve, stripped and cleaned it but needs replacing really as screw holes are cracking, also system needs cleaning now, the auto vent on the Thetford cassette is missing so when you pick it up it leaks if near full, got some broke window stays, and some door catches do not hold the doors closed when traveling, got a couple of loose body to chassis mounting bolts loose at the front, will need to cut them off and replace, that is about it really, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

31-05-2016, 21:22	#65
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,429	Tidied a few odd jobs today getting ready for the off on Friday to the Wilts meet, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

30-05-2016, 19:44	#63
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	What niggles rick?