Getting ready for Dorset

Aug 15, 2004 4 Replies

Gentlemen,



I don't know what you have all done today but I've been recommissioning the family caravan ready for the Dorset Rally. Two new tyres on re-sprayed rims to tidy it up, tested all the mains electrics, fitted a new leisure battery. Tried to gas myself when I found the bottle regulator had a serious leak, replaced that. Checked all of the plumbing and flushed with sterilising water to remove the bugs and then generally hoovered and cleaned inside. Found the fridge was behaving itself on gas and mains. The best bit was the old leisure battery had not been charged properly for nigh on two years ( I forgot it was there ) and it is happily gassing away in the garage and appears fingers crossed to be ok, if it is ok I will remove the standard second battery and use it in the Camper Van. All that is left to do is finish the ramps and fit two relays to the Van to run the fridge and charge the battery whilst travelling. A good days work. Just one downer, the fixed windows on the front of the caravan are held in place by a non UV Bio-degradable plastic so its off to a caravan centre tomorrow otherwise I will have to make six brackets.



Martin P


Nice list Martin but don't forget to check the brakes.

John

John, What brakes, its a caravan are they suppose to have them :-)) Mechanically sound i.e. cables and operation ok but wont know if totally ok until road test.

Martin P

I was thinking of checking the adjustment and the quality of the linings. I used to run my car on completion brake shoes. They were the same as normal but had circular copper inserts.

John

No point running on "completion" :-)) sorry competition shoes as I cannot go fast enough. All adjusted ok just need road test to check balance.

Martin P

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