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by Big Jim
September 2nd, 2017, 5:52 pm
Forum: Chitter chatter happens here
Topic: Happijack broke !
Replies: 7
Views: 5474

Re: Happijack broke !

The nut on my jack failed . I got it apart with some difficulty . The nut is a "special" made from what looks like Nylon . I did enquire about having them remade in bronze , but it didn't really add up . The legs from USA are not a bad price but with shipping and VAT it is not much different from Ni...
by Big Jim
August 13th, 2017, 9:16 am
Forum: Chitter chatter happens here
Topic: Outdoor shower ideas please
Replies: 23
Views: 20007

Re: Outdoor shower ideas please

I have an 8ltr version , which is too big, but I have a garden Hose type head . I really think it is best to have the on / off on the shower head other wise the water is running more than necessary.
by Big Jim
August 12th, 2017, 9:08 am
Forum: Chitter chatter happens here
Topic: Replacement for a RM212 3 way fridge?
Replies: 3
Views: 3791

Re: Replacement for a RM212 3 way fridge?

It looks impressive . I am always forgetting to switch between gas and 12v . I guess this is idiot proof ?
by Big Jim
August 10th, 2017, 5:38 pm
Forum: Chitter chatter happens here
Topic: Awning fixings
Replies: 0
Views: 3050

Awning fixings

http://fotoforum.fr/photos/2017/08/10.23.jpg I picked up one of these simple roll out awning . The legs can either stand on the ground or go into sockets fitted the the vehicle. I can't fit mine to the back so will have to go on the side . Has anyone else got one on the side and fitted the sockets ...
by Big Jim
August 10th, 2017, 8:28 am
Forum: Chitter chatter happens here
Topic: Pub stopovers
Replies: 16
Views: 12781

Re: Pub stopovers

Recommend. Kirkstone Pass Inn , the highest inhabited place in Cumbria. Very welcoming good pub food and good beer. http://fotoforum.fr/photos/2017/08/10.6.jpg Waking up this morning somewhere high and wild in the Lake District. . http://fotoforum.fr/photos/2017/08/10.7.jpg http://fotoforum.fr/photo...
by Big Jim
August 2nd, 2017, 7:23 am
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: SKarosser Copy Scratch Home build?????
Replies: 512
Views: 295324

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

I have welded ally using a standard MIG using argon gas . I am used to welding steel . The ally welded quite nicely and not to different to steel . With a bit of practice you should achieve a good job . If you can't get on with it you could just tack it all together and pay for 2 hours work to weld ...
by Big Jim
July 26th, 2017, 5:33 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: Suntrekker XL
Replies: 34
Views: 61539

Re: Suntrekker XL

http://fotoforum.fr/photos/2017/07/26.32.jpg http://fotoforum.fr/photos/2017/07/26.37.jpg More storage inside . I bought 24 caravan doors and a draw unit and I am making the fit the old cupboards and making new ones . The new unit just lift out and the cushions put back in so it can be made back in...
by Big Jim
July 26th, 2017, 7:22 am
Forum: New members, say hello
Topic: A new member from Buckinghamshire
Replies: 9
Views: 9479

Re: A new member from Buckinghamshire

Hi Jamie and welcome I had a Northstar and sold it because of your concerns , although I did change the tie down points to the truck bed . I now have a Suntrekker which is lighter and narrower , but it is of course much smaller inside . Most people on here cope ok with the bulk of the bigger ones ,i...
by Big Jim
July 16th, 2017, 6:27 pm
Forum: For sale/needed
Topic: DEMOUNTABLE CAMPER LEGS WITH MOTORS X4 - Auction
Replies: 6
Views: 12930

Re: DEMOUNTABLE CAMPER LEGS WITH MOTORS X4 - Auction

Did anyone here buy them ?
by Big Jim
July 15th, 2017, 6:06 am
Forum: New members, say hello
Topic: Buying advice
Replies: 7
Views: 6526

Re: Buying advice

Hello and welcome
I suggest you buy something second hand for a whie to see what size and features you like and don't like and use it a few times . Looking at one for half an hour is different from living in it .
Good luck on your hunt .
Jim