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by Big Jim
July 8th, 2017, 12:17 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: Suntrekker XL
Replies: 34
Views: 68990

Re: Suntrekker XL

Although I say it my self it is a brilliant design . For such a small camper I have a massive bed 4'8" x 6'8". I was worried that I might bang my ankles on the opening but I don't even notice the narrower foot end and the box is wider than the opening . It takes about 30 seconds to fit and doesn't s...
by Big Jim
July 7th, 2017, 6:39 am
Forum: Chitter chatter happens here
Topic: French trip
Replies: 5
Views: 4421

Re: French trip

Back home now . The camper proved very successful . There were thousands of motor homes and they were all massive ., and a lot of them had their rear corners patched up with tape . This is the most interesting going camper I came across . 1952 German , I forget the make , I had nother of heard of be...
by Big Jim
July 1st, 2017, 4:24 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: Suntrekker XL
Replies: 34
Views: 68990

Re: Suntrekker XL

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I think I have found a contender for an uglier homemade conversion ?
by Big Jim
June 28th, 2017, 11:31 am
Forum: Chitter chatter happens here
Topic: My Ranger & Suntrekker - Intro / Updates
Replies: 40
Views: 29257

Re: My Ranger & Suntrekker - Intro / Updates

Good review .
I think I have a similar outfit to you only mines is 2x4 . I have the heavier Luton and a stack of stuff in the back and I am getting 27+ mpg , and I am not trying to drive too economicly. Jim
by Big Jim
June 26th, 2017, 5:12 pm
Forum: Chitter chatter happens here
Topic: French trip
Replies: 5
Views: 4421

Re: French trip

We only really needed it the cab , it was baking even with all the windows wide open . We will see what that does to MPG. In the camper at night it was ok.
by Big Jim
June 21st, 2017, 6:11 pm
Forum: Chitter chatter happens here
Topic: Spotted (was it you?)
Replies: 324
Views: 249035

Re: Spotted

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First one this week , on Germany plates.
by Big Jim
June 19th, 2017, 7:05 pm
Forum: Chitter chatter happens here
Topic: French trip
Replies: 5
Views: 4421

French trip

http://fotoforum.fr/photos/2017/06/19.44.jpg Sailed this morning for Newhaven to Dieppe really good ferry. The towns each side are small so you don't get snarled up in traffic, last night we stayed on the car park of the Hope pub right on the harbour. Today we made it to Southern Normandy without a...
by Big Jim
June 16th, 2017, 8:28 pm
Forum: Self builders & projects please
Topic: Suntrekker XL
Replies: 34
Views: 68990

Re: Suntrekker XL

http://fotoforum.fr/photos/2017/06/16.64.jpg I have fitted a new foot operated switch for the sink tap, it is that black box in the centre . I did have a push to make switch near the sink but very difficult to get water and was your hands. It just arrived in time from China , off to France on Monda...
by Big Jim
June 10th, 2017, 4:36 pm
Forum: Chitter chatter happens here
Topic: Spotted (was it you?)
Replies: 324
Views: 249035

Re: Spotted

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Who's this then ?
M6 south of Birmingham this afternoon.