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by Robmac
January 27th, 2015, 6:33 pm
Forum: Chitter chatter happens here
Topic: Who knows about drones/quadcopters?
Replies: 45
Views: 28329

Re: Who knows about drones/quadcopters?

I reckon the chap in the video has left himself open for prosecution. You are not allowed to fly one within 50 meters of another person, or a building. And I believe it is 150 metres of a group of people.

Apparently, they are taking this very seriously and the fines are large!
by Robmac
December 9th, 2014, 5:56 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: My Plan - I need help...
Replies: 27
Views: 24417

Re: My Plan - I need help...

Well i'd heard the insulative qualities (perhaps obviously) weren't as good as a hardside camper, but then TBF you might reasonably have deduced that yourself, so it all depends on where and when you intend using it. the hardy campers amongst us camp all year round I don't Yes I suspected as much. ...
by Robmac
December 9th, 2014, 2:00 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: My Plan - I need help...
Replies: 27
Views: 24417

Re: My Plan - I need help...

willf wrote:€4900 plus vat for the adventure model. But add 48 hours of solid driving there and back!
So I suppose quite a lot of fuel costs, and VAT/Import duty when coming back?

Are there condensation issues with pop-tops?
by Robmac
December 8th, 2014, 2:38 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: My Plan - I need help...
Replies: 27
Views: 24417

Re: My Plan - I need help...

Been looking at this myself recently. Although there are obvious logistical difficulties, if you're looking for someone to build you an empty shell Truck Camper Europe, based near Malaga, offer ally-framed and skinned, pop-top shells at surprisingly low prices. They come with windows, skylights, so...
by Robmac
December 4th, 2014, 11:19 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: SBS
Replies: 13
Views: 12751

Re: SBS

derestrictor wrote:are they a new outfit perhaps not seen the name before. some of the designs look like those bi-mobil a little
and i saw the entrance doors are on the nearside of the vehicles too,
which (other) countries drive on th left?
I've known of them for a couple of years, but before that I don't know.
by Robmac
December 4th, 2014, 11:18 pm
Forum: Chitter chatter happens here
Topic: DVLA details check page
Replies: 11
Views: 9242

Re: DVLA details check page

derestrictor wrote:Useful link thanks,
I read about the expiration date on the new plastic cards that not everybody is aware of and mines good for a couple more years
A friend of mine mentioned it to me a couple of months ago, I had one month left and was totally oblivious!

Now renewed.
by Robmac
December 3rd, 2014, 8:15 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: SBS
Replies: 13
Views: 12751

Re: SBS

martinjdover wrote:This is bizarre! SBS are literally only about seven miles from my home but I had never heard of them. Looks rather interesting, maybe I should pay them a visit??

Martin
Would be really interested in your report back before I go down there.
by Robmac
December 3rd, 2014, 8:13 pm
Forum: Suppliers
Topic: Suppliers
Replies: 11
Views: 28697

Re: Suppliers

zildjian wrote:For their camper pictured, 15K (incl VAT)
Thank you.
by Robmac
December 2nd, 2014, 9:50 pm
Forum: For sale/needed
Topic: Lost ; Solar panel in Cornwall
Replies: 7
Views: 6076

Re: Lost ; Solar panel in Cornwall

How do all of you that use them fix your panels down anyway I was looking at my neighbours *Forbidden word here* roof with him last weekend and thought he had 'L' brackets on a couple of sides then screwed or bolted down through those into roof I thought Sikaflex was the norm? I know a few who swea...
by Robmac
December 2nd, 2014, 9:49 pm
Forum: Chitter chatter happens here
Topic: Phone/Tablet charger
Replies: 9
Views: 7417

Re: Phone/Tablet charger

Bring one of those interweb hot-spot thingummy gadgets and we could all stay in our vans and chat online. Would be just like home!
relax, gotcha back Jack
I never set off without my 4G internet hub more than enough to keep you lot supplied Zildjian