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by wonkywheel
April 20th, 2022, 11:14 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: SKarosser Copy Scratch Home build?????
Replies: 512
Views: 296226

Re: SKarosser Copy Scratch Home build?????

John, I took the fuel line off the heater, set the controller to prime and waited for it to reach the end then replaced it. It took quite a few runs as it cuts out after a preset time. I then gave it another few seconds for luck. You need to roll your sleeves up as the diesel seems to get to your el...
by wonkywheel
April 11th, 2022, 10:09 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: SKarosser Copy Scratch Home build?????
Replies: 512
Views: 296226

Re: SKarosser Copy Scratch Home build?????

Thanks, Zildjian I will do. 8-) My all in one 5Kw heater had a controller that basically would either run in thermostatic mode or heat setting mode. 1 to 6 but the ECU set all the parameters. It wasn't compatible with the sophistication of the "Afterburner" controller, which is what I was aiming for...
by wonkywheel
April 11th, 2022, 9:51 am
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: SKarosser Copy Scratch Home build?????
Replies: 512
Views: 296226

Re: SKarosser Copy Scratch Home build?????

Getting closer to the Easter weekend but lots (comparatively) done. I took the Glow plug from my spares kit and fitted it in to see if that was the problem. During this process, I dropped a screw-down inside the heater case. It rolled underneath and the only way I could get it out was to remove the ...
by wonkywheel
April 4th, 2022, 8:29 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: SKarosser Copy Scratch Home build?????
Replies: 512
Views: 296226

Re: SKarosser Copy Scratch Home build?????

Well, I think so. Plenty of power to the glow plug. Purged all the air out of the fuel line and I did get it to fire up this afternoon but only by removing the exhaust pipe and giving it a wiff of easy start. I fear it may be the hot air outlet pipe is too long with too many bends restricting the ai...
by wonkywheel
April 4th, 2022, 7:54 am
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: SKarosser Copy Scratch Home build?????
Replies: 512
Views: 296226

Re: SKarosser Copy Scratch Home build?????

After spending a lot of the weekend putting finishing touches to the heater installation which included a longer heat outlet pipe, connecting the exhaust and inlet pipes. Panel insulation fitting and putting the trims back on I did a test run. :( :o :shock: It failed to ignite the first 3 attempts a...
by wonkywheel
March 28th, 2022, 8:08 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: biv box
Replies: 79
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Re: biv box

It's been Quite for quite a while. Has the biv box bit the dust? :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:
by wonkywheel
March 24th, 2022, 10:53 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: SKarosser Copy Scratch Home build?????
Replies: 512
Views: 296226

Re: SKarosser Copy Scratch Home build?????

A few more modifications and additions. (It never will be finished) When I first fitted the rear lights to the camper I fell for the looks right so it must be alright. They were advertised as truck type rear lights. When I received them I was a little disappointed in their size and quality but was e...
by wonkywheel
February 23rd, 2022, 4:37 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: SKarosser Copy Scratch Home build?????
Replies: 512
Views: 296226

Re: SKarosser Copy Scratch Home build?????

You can lock it in any of three positions so should be ok........as lom=ng as you remember to lock it, :D
by wonkywheel
February 14th, 2022, 1:56 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: SKarosser Copy Scratch Home build?????
Replies: 512
Views: 296226

Re: SKarosser Copy Scratch Home build?????

Progress at last. With the intention of taking more trips out this year and going farther afield, I thought extra security would not go a miss. The Fiamma Security handle fits the bill a treat. Easily fitted, locks either as an access handrail or as a security bar across the door. https://i.ibb.co/c...
by wonkywheel
February 14th, 2022, 1:10 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: SKarosser Copy Scratch Home build?????
Replies: 512
Views: 296226

Re: SKarosser Copy Scratch Home build?????

Sorry for missing this post. I imagine you are all sorted by now. I have a set of storage boxes that are below floor level and hang down at the back. They seemed like a good idea at the design stage but in use, perhaps not. Not if you want to use the obscured ball hitch. Not if you want access to th...