Motorhome & PVC Modding - Accessories & Discount Codes (3 Viewers)

[Wombles]

We have had expensive bills in the past for stone damage to the air conditioning condensing unit on two cars & are now aware that it is a common problem so with the large open Citroen grille as shown above we feel much happier now that we have the Zunsport grille fitted & think it looks quite smart too It is also available in polished stainless steel but we chose the more understated black option (nylon polymer coated stainless steel) https://www.zunsport.com/en/citroen-relay-front-grille-set?search=relay which is £198.43 but reduces to £168.67 delivered with 15% discount for Funsters with code MH121518 which is valid for their whole range
If you want to check their website https://www.zunsport.com/en/ for your make & model of car or motorhome then easiest just to use the search function. We have a grille set fitted to our car too:

More information about this here https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...e-on-expensive-replacement-parts-cost.177019/
Grille sets for a wide range of motorhomes are currently under development & some more should be available soon - more details here https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/£250-free-protective-stylish-grille-set-for-helping-develop-motorhome-accessory-in-cannock.180422/page-2#post-3101981
If you might want a grille set for a Peugeot Boxer 2014 onwards then have a look at the thread above as if you help with the development programme you get a free set & £250 expenses for your trouble! It's a genuine offer that three Funsters have enjoyed so far.

 

[Minxy]

Update on the 'clipsy' ... still working well however I lubricated the 'rails' that the rollers on the sliding door run along (top and bottom) ... this was necessary due to the amount of lovely hot weather we've been having here in Portugal and the sea breeze/sand etc making the rails a bit dirty/grippy ... big mistake ... my 'clipsy' had disppeared when we had been out for a walk and next opened the door upon returning ... we were hunting high and low for it ... eventually I said it must still be on the rail somewhere ... lo and behold it had been pushed to the front end as some of the spray lubricant must have got underneath it so it 'slip slided away'! I've cleaned the libricant off it and the rail near it and refitted it in the original position with a small section of cupboard grip mat between the 'clamps' and all is well ... at least if it decides to make another run for it I'll know where it hides!

 

[Wombles]

Safefill Update:
Although we don't have a Morrisons with a LPG pump locally it was very handy to take the Safefill cylinder in the car to a local independent garage on our way back from shopping today & it cost just £13.26 to fill up with 19.5 litres That was at 68p per litre but we are in an area with little competition so would be cheaper again somewhere like Andy's Gas https://www.andysgas.net/lpgautogas.htm at Cribbs Causeway, Avonmouth, Bristol - their standard price quoted on their website is 59p per litre but if for domestic use (Safefill refills mentioned) only then 49p per litre as taxed less - know a lot of the RVOC members fill up their big tanks there at that rate. They also do the filling for you which makes it safer & ideal for anyone unsure about filling up.
There are some good websites & apps to help find LPG - like FillLPG as it has prices updated by users https://www.filllpg.co.uk/index.php?page=lpg.php & this is another one to check https://www.mylpg.eu/ . Looks like Andy's Gas was 57.2p & 52.2p on the last user update on 27 November according to FillLPG so may vary slightly from website but likely to be competitive.
Although now full, the Safefill bottle is still light & easy to handle with comfortable sections to hold so ideal for putting into our slightly awkward locker.

 

[Paul_Oxon]

Not quite as posh as the kettle on the first page of this thread, but IKEA now sell a stovetop kettle with folding handle, which takes up less space in a drawer or cupboard...

Whistle function when water boils.

Works well on all types of hobs, including induction hob.


http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/p..._app|a5:android|a6:share|a7:ikeaglobal|cc:216

 

[Wombles]

Not quite as posh as the kettle on the first page of this thread, but IKEA now sell a stovetop kettle with folding handle, which takes up less space in a drawer or cupboard...

Whistle function when water boils.

Works well on all types of hobs, including induction hob.


http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/40360222/?query=40360222&cid=a1:sm|a2:gb|a3:appshare|a4:store_app|a5:android|a6:share|a7:ikeaglobal|cc:216

Like that - neat design & a bargain at £19 for a stainless steel kettle
Have added a photo so anyone looking doesn't miss this

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[Stonemags76]

Like the kettle but if any body gets one, can you let me know if the handle gets hot please?

 

[Paul_Oxon]

Like the kettle but if any body gets one, can you let me know if the handle gets hot please?

I have one, only used it a couple of times, but didn't notice any problem.

Paul

 

[davidroxburgh]

I tried to fill my Safefill cylinder and at both stations the Autogas had the collar to protect against leaks. That in turn meant that the filler could not be used. I have ordered the UK filler extension from the U K site which should arrive soon.

I assume the filler at your place was like that which the SafeFill website shows i.e. a slim longish filler?

 

[Wombles]

I tried to fill my Safefill cylinder and at both stations the Autogas had the collar to protect against leaks. That in turn meant that the filler could not be used. I have ordered the UK filler extension from the U K site which should arrive soon.

I assume the filler at your place was like that which the SafeFill website shows i.e. a slim longish filler?

Yes ours was like this

Can understand that filling station ones with the plastic shield might not fit & need the extension. Do you have a link for it & price please?

 

[davidroxburgh]

No you have to order it through Paypal which I found a very odd way of ordering? The cost is £19.50 inc P & P and you pay info@safefill.co.uk and state in the notes you want a filler extension? Having had Gaslow before, the extension idea makes sense but the proof of the pudding will be in the eating and I hope that will be very soon.

On the German site it looked cheaper BUT I was not certain the part was exactly the same so opted for certainty. Equally the LPG shop looked to have something similar quite cheaply, but again the need for certainty was uppermost!

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[Wombles]

No you have to order it through Paypal which I found a very odd way of ordering? The cost is £19.50 inc P & P and you pay info@safefill.co.uk and state in the notes you want a filler extension? Having had Gaslow before, the extension idea makes sense but the proof of the pudding will be in the eating and I hope that will be very soon.

On the German site it looked cheaper BUT I was not certain the part was exactly the same so opted for certainty. Equally the LPG shop looked to have something similar quite cheaply, but again the need for certainty was uppermost!

Thank you - will be good to know how you get on with it.

 

[davidroxburgh]

I had trouble filling even with the extension tube, but not sure quite why. I was told I could not fill anyway so gave up.

Today I went to a caravan site near Birdham/Chichester which has LPG and that various motorhome dealers/ repairers use. They filled up and their filler does not have the protection piece. The gas was 80p per litre but very straightforward. When we next need any gas I will try Morrisons as they have a shop near the van storage site.

 

[Rob Hammond]

We have had expensive bills in the past for stone damage to the air conditioning condensing unit on two cars & are now aware that it is a common problem so with the large open Citroen grille as shown above we feel much happier now that we have the Zunsport grille fitted & think it looks quite smart too It is also available in polished stainless steel but we chose the more understated black option (nylon polymer coated stainless steel) https://www.zunsport.com/en/citroen-relay-front-grille-set?search=relay which is £198.43 but reduces to £168.67 delivered with 15% discount for Funsters with code MH121518 which is valid for their whole range
If you want to check their website https://www.zunsport.com/en/ for your make & model of car or motorhome then easiest just to use the search function. We have a grille set fitted to our car too:

More information about this here https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...e-on-expensive-replacement-parts-cost.177019/
Grille sets for a wide range of motorhomes are currently under development & some more should be available soon - more details here https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/£250-free-protective-stylish-grille-set-for-helping-develop-motorhome-accessory-in-cannock.180422/page-2#post-3101981
If you might want a grille set for a Peugeot Boxer 2014 onwards then have a look at the thread above as if you help with the development programme you get a free set & £250 expenses for your trouble! It's a genuine offer that three Funsters have enjoyed so far.

We had same problem,air con on Ford C-Max ,stone through the unit at the front not cheap

 

[Grianan]

Brilliant thread thanks!

 

[Wombles]

Safefill Info. Update:

For UK filling the bottle already has the UK adapter fitted to the bottle https://www.safefill-deutschland.de..._DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/82696817/Products/0001 which is fine for this kind of pump

but if you are planning on using filling stations with plastic shields then you may need an extender which we understand may be available at £19.50 delivered from Safefill UK (see previous comments on this thread post no. 100) or if buying the extra European adapter set with the bottle from Germany then add another UK adapter https://www.safefill-deutschland.de..._DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/82696817/Products/0010

We don't have this extra UK adapter so don't know if it screws directly into the adapter on the bottle to extend it (depends on the thread) or if one of these (comes with extra European adapter sets) https://www.safefill-deutschland.de..._DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/82696817/Products/0007 is also needed:

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[Grianan]

Our motorhome has a tough flooring surface bonded to the floor board but still want to protect the garage floor from scuffs & scrapes so after trying lots of samples chose this Cobadot vinyl flooring to loose lay cut to size - it’s available in blue or black at 1.2M wide & can be bought in 1m sections from but if ordering 2m it is likely to be two sections not a continuous sheet unless you request that. If going via Quidco to Zoro then 3% cashback possible & £17.99 per metre plus £4.99 delivery but if order over £20 then free delivery. Also 5% discount code “ ZTOCT18 “ for next 17 days
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Haven't fitted it yet as so many little jobs to do but it cuts easily & doesn't smell of rubber like many other dot floorings.

If laying a cover to garage floor what do folk do with the tie down points?

 

[Wombles]

If laying a cover to garage floor what do folk do with the tie down points?

So far have cut our flooring (easy enough with strong scissors) & loose laid it - did plan to use a hole saw to cut out circles (less likely to tear) around all the tie down points but the flooring sits quite well over them & will probably only cut out any that we need to use if at all. Will add more photos in the coming months but busy with home life for a bit now.

 

[Minxy]

A way to cut out 'round' holes in material etc it to get hold of a can of food, soup etc of the right diameter and then open it using a tin opener that slices through the side of the can (rather than the butterfly type that cuts off the top), this will put a nice sharp edge all round the can top which you can then use as a 'cutter' (once you've emptied out the contents and cleaned the can of course!).

To make the holes, place the part of the material where you want the hole on a board (an old chopping board would be ideal) and put the 'cutter' on the correct spot (sharp side down silly!), pop a piece of timber on tin's bottom to protect it and spread the force so that when you hit it with a great big hammer it will create the hole evenly and not distort the tin (I do have a liking for using lump hammers especially with gas bottles, but that's another story! ). You may have to hit it a few times to make the cut go totally through depending on the material type/thickness, so make sure the tin doesn't move in between thwacks, this should then give you a nice cut hole.

You can do a similar thing for smaller holes by 'sharpening' the end of copper pipe etc, or any other type of metal object to create a cutter, old square tins again can be used in the same way but you can't use a tin-opener on them to get the sharp edge you need ... of course you could use a Spam or corned-beef tins which have the little keys as these create lovely sharp 'cutters' ... even when you don't want to use them as such (I've got the scars!).

 

[Wombles]

UPDATE on Zunsport grilles (as mentioned on page 5 of this thread)
With a little help from Funsters Zunsport https://www.zunsport.com/en/ will have stock of the grilles available in both options of silver & black from early March for the following:

Fiat Ducato 2006-2013
Fiat Ducato 2014 onwards
Peugeot 2006-2013
Peugeot 2014 onwards
Citroen Relay 2014 onwards

Hopefully the 15% discount code MH121518 for Motorhome Fun members will still apply

 

[Nasher]

UPDATE on Zunsport grilles (as mentioned on page 5 of this thread)
With a little help from Funsters Zunsport https://www.zunsport.com/en/ will have stock of the grilles available in both options of silver & black from early March for the following:

Fiat Ducato 2006-2013
Fiat Ducato 2014 onwards
Peugeot 2006-2013
Peugeot 2014 onwards
Citroen Relay 2014 onwards

Hopefully the 15% discount code MH121518 for Motorhome Fun members will still apply

My Pug with shiny grills:

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[Wombles]

Wouldn’t be without TyrePal TPMS on both our car & motorhome (even though they have already got the Ford & Citroen factory fitted version) as the display makes checking all the tyre pressures easy (including the spare with an extra sensor) & the early warning it can give could help avoid an accident. The Solar Colour model is currently full price £99 plus £4.95 delivery https://www.tyrepal.co.uk/product/solar-colour/ on their website but discount code
" camcsol18 " takes £10 off - however it’s likely that around the dates of the NEC Motorhome Show (16-21 October) their web price will be lower as they usually have Show Offers & the code may still work with any discounted price. The code also works on the TC215/B which may be more suitable option for some.


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Discount prices on TyrePal from tomorrow for 3 weeks - more info. here https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...ces-from-friday-1st-march-for-3-weeks.192716/

 

[Neckender]

Great thread Wombles, thank you very much.

John.

 

[Wombles]

Great thread Wombles, thank you very much.

John.

Glad you like it - lots more to be added when our home life isn't quite so busy.

 

[Wombles]

Discount prices on TyrePal from tomorrow for 3 weeks - more info. here https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...ces-from-friday-1st-march-for-3-weeks.192716/

Just found out that code CAMCSOL19 takes a further £10 off!

 

[Wombles]

Took a bit of effort to fit these MirrorGuard mirror protectors as the inside lining was a bit uneven but Mr Wombles shaved a bit off & all good now - easier to do that than return them for replacements. We had Solas tape fitted on our previous motorhome mirrors https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/reflective-stickers-for-mirrors.91148/ & it worked brilliantly & lasted well so fitted to our MirrorGuards to make them more visible during the daytime as the silver contrasts with the black & lights up like extra front lights at night making us appear like a larger vehicle
MirrorGuards are available to buy online here http://www.mirrorguard.co.uk/index.html & they usually have a stand at regional & NEC Motorhome Shows. There are many cheaper copy versions which may offer some level of protection but decided to go for these as having seen them compared to the others they are much sturdier & know many Funsters who have had MirrorGuards for years & they have saved their mirrors many times!

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[Wombles]

Boxes for storage in the garage - super strong Wham Bam plastic boxes that you can stand or sit on & virtually indestructible so dual purpose https://www.plasticboxshop.co.uk/wham-bam-t665 - especially like the upcycled ones in grey https://www.plasticboxshop.co.uk/upcycled-t790 . If going via Quidco there’s currently 8-12% cashback possible & use discount “ SCH002 “ for 10% off your order & it’s free delivery too if over £50 excluding VAT.



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Lots of colours & sizes

Recycled in black too

Looks like the school discount code has expired now but code UPR10 takes 10% off these excellent boxes in upcycled grey until 19/3/19.

 

[Wombles]

UPDATE on Zunsport grilles (as mentioned on page 5 of this thread)
Zunsport full or partial grille sets are now available in silver or black for the models listed below to order online here https://www.zunsport.com/en/ & don't forget to use our Motorhome Fun 15% discount code MH121518

Fiat Ducato 2006-2013 full set £256.96 (£218.42 after discount)
Fiat Ducato 2014 onwards full set £237.34 (£201.74)
Peugeot 2006-2013 full set £245.16 (£208.39)
Peugeot 2014 onwards full set £189.08 (£160.72)
Citroen Relay 2014 onwards full set £198.43 (£168.67)

They are designed to be an easy DIY fit & there are fitting videos on the web page for each grille set but there is also the option of having it fitted which costs an additional £35 plus VAT & you need to call Zunsport (0300 3032605) to arrange an appointment for this.

 

[Wombles]

Thanks to recommendation posted by @Lenny HB now have this Honeywell gas sniffer detector Amazon product ASIN B008ASXV8W which works well & gives a little more peace of mind:

Amazon was the best price we found & look out for the Warehouse Deal stock which can reduce the price by a third so just over £20 rather than £30 There is less warranty though so have to consider that versus any saving in cost.

 

[Wombles]

Another Funster recommended item (thank you @Hel999 ) that we are very pleased with is this Michelin French road atlas Amazon product ASIN 2067227947 which has a good number of aires & campsites marked on it:

It doesn't replace all the various apps for aires as not all are listed but an easy to use & handy addition (at around £13) to having just the road map especially when you need to replace one that is out of date.

 

[Wombles]

Knowing how expensive these headlights are we fitted Airplex protectors £69.95 delivered from Van Comfort http://www.vancomfort.co.uk/headlampdeflectorspage_000.htm


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Very easy to use & the added advantage that they are marked ready with the area to tape off when using on the continent. Some 50mm insulation tape should be ideal for this once the supplied patches have been used (will make cardboard templates first) - big 33m roll of tape only £1.95 https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p73266 whereas new spare patches are £4.95!

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UPDATE: Van Comfort have put up their prices on these Airplex Headlight Protectors to £74.95 delivered but @GPW spotted that C&MC https://shop.caravanclub.co.uk/product/1990555/peugeot-boxer-2014-headlight-protector-pair have them from £53.99 if you have membership & can collect them in Bristol or £61.48 delivered. Non-members can buy them too but £59.99 collect or £67.48 delivered.

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