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by Darkstar
Wed Jun 19, 2013 6:38 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: AFT re-enforcing plate advice
Replies: 12
Views: 3143

Re: AFT re-enforcing plate advice

yep thats what i did in the end, put the fear of god up me it did , every time we went past a lorry i was expecting the roof to take off, it must of been air forced under the seal causing the tent frame to flap. got it all stripped out at the moment, all but two captive nuts came loose when removing...
by Darkstar
Tue Jun 11, 2013 7:45 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: AFT re-enforcing plate advice
Replies: 12
Views: 3143

Re: AFT re-enforcing plate advice

cheers for that Simon. could'nt get the screw out holding the tent to the roof so will have to pad it out to stop it banging, looks like i'm going to be doing them all, as i see some of the ones at the rear have also come away.
by Darkstar
Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:47 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: AFT re-enforcing plate advice
Replies: 12
Views: 3143

AFT re-enforcing plate advice

Hi all, Had a stressful drive up to Northumberland from Norfolk, with something banging about under the freetop, everytime a lorry went past the opposite way, after stopping to check that the freetop was secure carried on to destination, after checking the roof motor covers were inplace properly, as...
by Darkstar
Mon Jun 03, 2013 1:18 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: dashboard squeak, driving me nuts
Replies: 19
Views: 4770

Re: dashboard squeak, driving me nuts

Yep another one, mine does the same thing. My window in the sliding door also rattles on idle, driving me potty in traffic as I can't even reach it to shut it up. Ive tried adjusting but there isn't any to be had. I've the same prob with my side door window. Nice to know our Bongo's are intune with...
by Darkstar
Mon May 13, 2013 9:21 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: advice from those who have a ctek or other charger hardwired
Replies: 11
Views: 2995

Re: advice from those who have a ctek or other charger hardw

Many thanks everyone for your input, I don't yet have a 12v/240v fridge but that is my next investment, my main concern was, would the Leisure battery get enough of a charge during my driving about to compensate for the usage of cabin lights, phone charging,tablets etc, and seeing that the zig units...
by Darkstar
Sun May 12, 2013 9:16 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: advice from those who have a ctek or other charger hardwired
Replies: 11
Views: 2995

Re: advice from those who have a ctek or other charger hardw

Hi Dodgey, i have the 12v socket you mention, but i haven't used that fuse on the willinton set up since i dont need the radio to be run off the leisure battery, i may rewire that socket up at a later date straight to the LB, but your setup sounds a good option, do you have any issues running items ...
by Darkstar
Sat May 11, 2013 9:13 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: advice from those who have a ctek or other charger hardwired
Replies: 11
Views: 2995

advice from those who have a ctek or other charger hardwired

Hi all, looking for a bit of advice on how to install a battery charger. have just installed a Willinton setup and i am wondering how many of you have installed your chargers? i wondered whether to fit the charger under the bonnet or engine bay and run 240v cable from the back to the front or fit it...
by Darkstar
Sat Apr 27, 2013 5:43 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: quick question about willinton splitcharge relay and battery
Replies: 2
Views: 1742

quick question about willinton splitcharge relay and battery

Hi all, Purchased a Willinton kit and have just took delivery of my leisure battery, not going to have time to fully install it all at the moment, so my question is; If i put my battery in place and connect the Willinton kit without doing the fuse connections will it over charge the leisure battery?...
by Darkstar
Wed Apr 24, 2013 6:31 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm
Replies: 36
Views: 12825

Re: Coolant alarm

DO NOT remove the header tank filler cap, when you remove the screw there will be enough of a vacuum to stop coolant pouring out, make sure the coolant has cooled, if you have already opened the cap, replace and run the engine until hot then let it cool before removing screw, obviously dont leave th...
by Darkstar
Fri Apr 19, 2013 12:58 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: engine check light on dash - 2L petrol
Replies: 9
Views: 3743

Re: engine check light on dash

Have you checked your spark plugs, had one with a weak spark on my old car and that produced a check engine light.
Didn't have any missfire to point to spark plugs
by Darkstar
Sun Mar 31, 2013 4:23 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bleeding Nightmares
Replies: 10
Views: 1925

Re: Bleeding Nightmares

you don't have the aircon on by any chance? just a thought
by Darkstar
Thu Mar 07, 2013 3:32 pm
Forum: Yorkshire & North East
Topic: Thinking of a week oop North
Replies: 17
Views: 13923

Re: Thinking of a week oop North

Strange Brew, Thanks for the heads up about the congestion charge, did'nt see any mention of it in the Durham visitors guide, luckily we normally park and ride, i find it too stressful if you dont know the area. (must be getting old). Wickerman?? that bring back some memories, will have to dig out a...
by Darkstar
Thu Mar 07, 2013 3:22 pm
Forum: Yorkshire & North East
Topic: Thinking of a week oop North
Replies: 17
Views: 13923

Re: Thinking of a week oop North

Muzorewa

thanks for the posts, i hope its not as cold or windy as it looked in some of your photos :| , great photos by the way.
by Darkstar
Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:42 pm
Forum: Yorkshire & North East
Topic: Thinking of a week oop North
Replies: 17
Views: 13923

Re: Thinking of a week oop North

missus want to visit Holy island,notice you could be there all day if the tide times are against you, also planning to visit to Durham, very interesting webpage looks like I'll have to go to Carter Bar, look a great view from there :D. Midgeforcast :shock: what ever next, pity they don't have an and...

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