Lenny's Modding the new Mini Gin Palace

[Dutch 68]

This evening carpeted the floor and back wall of the garage & fitted a cargo rail on the top of back wall.

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Very tidy Lenny

 

[Lenny HB]

That’s what they do in all the high end carthagos

I've had enough of Carthago dodgy electrics to last a lifetime.
Their body construction may be top notch but their electrics are crap.

 

[Dutch 68]

I've had enough of Carthago dodgy electrics to last a lifetime.
Their body construction may be top notch but their electrics are crap.

Tell us more

 

[AdrianChen]

I've had enough of Carthago dodgy electrics to last a lifetime.
Their body construction may be top notch but their electrics are crap.

We found a few odd wiring bits and bobs, mainly where the standard CBE supplied loom had been joined to or fiddled with at the factory but assumed that was because it was built during the pandemic. Would also pop a bit of silicone spray on the front "chrome" if you can. Overall though its been pretty good.

 

[Lenny HB]

Would also pop a bit of silicone spray on the front "chrome" if you can. Overall though its been pretty good.

Had problems with the chrome on Hymers it's OK if you keep it waxed.

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[tufty]

Just seen your thread. Love the new van & your mods (tho’ I’ve no hope in understanding the electrics)

Our Hymer was written off in rear end collision in 2021 & we ordered a new one. Got fed up waiting so purchased our Compactline 138 2years old in perfect condition and absolutely love it (tho’ would prefer your twin beds to our transverse but space on the drive is an issue). Perfect size for us and not a hint of a problem in the 16000 miles we’ve done over last 2 years (even the Comformatic has behaved itself so far) Vanbitz have done our mods (strikeback, solar, inverter, lithium etc) & Rhino Instals did our Allugas refillables & Maxxair & as we aren’t confident to know what we’re doing. Wish we were as handy as you, would have have saved a fortune.

Enjoy using it once you get away.

 

[Wanders from Glos]

This evening carpeted the floor and back wall of the garage & fitted a cargo rail on the top of back wall.

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Impressive workmanships Lenny, although the electronics part might as well be written in Chinese for all the difference it makes to me!

 

[Lenny HB]

Smoke and CO alarms fitted.

 

[chaser]

Smoke and CO alarms fitted.

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Not being funny but shouldn't they have been included?

 

[Pausim]

Not being funny but shouldn't they have been included?

I have had them supplied by some dealers as gifts but they have not been factory fitted as standard from new.

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[Lenny HB]

Not being funny but shouldn't they have been included?

4th new van we have had never had them in any of them. Don't think I've seen any new vans with them in.

 

[Wanders from Glos]

Smoke and CO alarms fitted.

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Now that I understand

 

[MichaelT]

Smoke and CO alarms fitted.

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Expecting some action fitting them in the bedroom

 

[scousebird]

4th new van we have had never had them in any of them. Don't think I've seen any new vans with them in.

They've been in 3 out of 4 of our new vans

 

[Ditcha]

4th new van we have had never had them in any of them. Don't think I've seen any new vans with them in.

The Malibu came with one made in the same factory you have been had old boy

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[Pausim]

The Malibu came with one made in the same factory you have been had old boy

None in my Malibu until I fitted them.

 

[Diabalo]

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Is that condensation in/on the strip light in the bottom photo?

 

[WESTY66]

Is that condensation in/on the strip light in the bottom photo?

Probably, I’ll add it to the list of everything else going wrong

 

[Cozz nd Keith]

I've had enough of Carthago dodgy electrics to last a lifetime.
Their body construction may be top notch but their electrics are crap.

Hi
Interesting you say dodgy electrics. We have a fish smell to 1 side in the rear of ours which could be electrical ??
Carthago are absolutely useless in getting it sorted unfortunately

 

[Phill D]

Is that condensation in/on the strip light in the bottom photo?

And a skid mark on the carpet

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[Ditcha]

None in my Malibu until I fitted them.

A class or PVC ?

 

[Ditcha]

Hi
Interesting you say dodgy electrics. We have a fish smell to 1 side in the rear of ours which could be electrical ??
Carthago are absolutely useless in getting it sorted unfortunately

Don't mention fish to Lenny he will close the thread down

 

[AdrianChen]

4th new van we have had never had them in any of them. Don't think I've seen any new vans with them in.

We had a Smoke detector and Carbon Monoxide jobby supplied by the dealer, and there is no mention of any in the Carthago manual - They do offer and extra Gas alarm though....

 

[Ditcha]

Is that condensation in/on the strip light in the bottom photo?

The bed is above that he might not of had his plastic sheet on

 

[Minxy]

The bed is above that he might not of had his plastic sheet on

Or his nappy!

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[royandsharont]

4th new van we have had never had them in any of them. Don't think I've seen any new vans with them in.

Ours came to the dealer loose and they fitted them. Probably from Adria U.K. rather than the manufacturer. I think they are a requirement by the NCC, not sure if anyone else.

 

[Pausim]

A class or PVC ?

Camper Van (PVC stands for Polyvinyl Chloride).

 

[Ditcha]

Camper Van (PVC stands for Polyvinyl Chloride).

Panel van conversion come on get with it you've been had send it back

 

[WESTY66]

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The bed is above that he might not of had his plastic sheet on

Or his nappy!

That’s Mrs Westys side I’ll let her know your thoughts

 

[Minxy]

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That’s Mrs Westys side I’ll let her know your thoughts

Nah, don't believe it's Mrs W at all, remember with MHs where the damp actually appears isn't always where the water has come from as it 'runs' along the rails etc!

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