Paul Merton motorhoming TV series (1 Viewer)

[hja]

We sometimes watch tv at lunch time - and this fits the bill. It was very light hearted. And most of us were no doubt already breathing in before the wing mirror hit the hedge!
However, whatever any of us might do with regard eg power hook up procedure, there is a strongly recommended way of doing it and I do believe that they should either do that, or have some one tell them they should do it that way.
There was a reference to making sure you knew the rules about where to camp.
I hope they will do more about the workings of the van. I note they said they hadnt used their loo, when talking to the camper van people. Hopefully we will see them empty the loo!
Also given they are using van facilities, at some time they will need to get rid of grey & fill up with fresh water. Hope we see that.
So light hearted entertainment, yes. But hopefully some useful bits as well, as the series progresses.

 

[DDJC]

No, you are quite correct!

Really? Didnt know there was a rule
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That explains quite a lot about how frizzy Mrs DDJCs barnet gets.
Still her life insurance is up to date...

 

[Minxy]

Maybe they should make a documentary about wild camping in Hull, starring Minxy Girl with voice over commentary given by ShiftZZ (to add a bit of diversity)……… that’ll have them flocking


….to another destination

Your medication run out

Doesn't matter if it has 'cause when I get my hands on him he'll need even more!

 

[DuxDeluxe]

Doesn't matter if it has 'cause when I get my hands on him he'll need even more!

*writes out last will and testament leaving precious duckweed collection to Shifty*

 

[OldCodger]

Just watched the show on catch up. Aside from the slight buffoonery I thought it was a great advert fir motorhoming in all its forms. Their errors were the ones we made. Their experiences where authentic- great scenery, meeting new folks. Seeing sites/sights and wondering/wandering. It’s hard to hit the spot for everyone who has a MoHo - from vanlifers to A-class palaces. We’ll be watching it next week.

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[Conniedriving]

He had best hope they don’t go to old-mo for jokes then, rating will definitely suck

Don’t think he has a clue good job his wife has

 

[M-J]

Who hooks up as per caravan club instructions?

1. Main Switch on Consumer Unit Off
2. Plug lead into Van
3. Plug lead into Bollard
4. Consumer unit back On

Me.. I only do 2 and 3 and in no particular order. How stupid/Lucky/reckless have I been these last 35 years?

I think the updated CAMC bollards reset to off when the lead is removed so number 1 is now done for you and without number 4 you wouldn’t get any electric.

Assume they will eventually update the whole network of sites to this system.

 

[uzsnowdrop]

My wife and I enjoyed it. It had enough reality balanced by openly staged bits. Paul can’t be that bad to have such a lovely wife.

Its his third wife, he was married to Caroline Quentin, second wife died of breast cancer

 

[pelican]

Thank you . Thought I was going mad there . I don’t understand the comment about the bollard not being live .

We go to CMC sites where the supply is not live until you rotate the plug in the socket

 

[Swifter]

We go to CMC sites where the supply is not live until you rotate the plug in the socket

lol . I am not biting . Firstly CAMC sites rarely have the twist connections and secondly is was attached to the bollard so was obviously in place and live

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[pelican]

I think the updated CAMC bollards reset to off when the lead is removed so number 1 is now done for you and without number 4 you wouldn’t get any electric.

Assume they will eventually update the whole network of sites to this system.

Maybe the contradictors don't stay on CMC sites

 

[pelican]

lol . I am not biting . Firstly CAMC sites rarely have the twist connections and secondly is was attached to the bollard so was obviously in place and live

we must be staying on the wrong sites, As i mentioned earlier if you were correct the end you plugged into the bollard would make a live connection irrespective of where the other end of cable was.
I believe most bollards have an RCD

 

[Larrynwin]

The last CMC site I stayed on was ok

 

[pelican]

The last CMC site I stayed on was ok
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New York?

 

[Swifter]

we must be staying on the wrong sites, As i mentioned earlier if you were correct the end you plugged into the bollard would make a live connection irrespective of where the other end of cable was.
I believe most bollards have an RCD

fair enough . I was always told to plug the cable into the motorhome first and then the bollard . Reading your comment and others has made me realise I was probably being a bit over cautious ( and now I feel stupid ). It’s all a leaning curve

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[AndyPK]

Shocking…….or not!

 

[Larrynwin]

New York?

Close

 

[Larrynwin]

fair enough . I was always told to plug the cable into the motorhome first and then the bollard . Reading your comment and others has made me realise I was probably being a bit over cautious ( and now I feel stupid ). It’s all a leaning curve

Just wear your wellies , no problem

 

[ChrisSue]

Just watched the show on catch up. Aside from the slight buffoonery I thought it was a great advert fir motorhoming in all its forms. Their errors were the ones we made. Their experiences where authentic- great scenery, meeting new folks. Seeing sites/sights and wondering/wandering. It’s hard to hit the spot for everyone who has a MoHo - from vanlifers to A-class palaces. We’ll be watching it next week.

We caught up with it last night. Found it quite enjoyable and reminded us of early trips but also reminded us of places to visit. We will definitely stay with it

 

[Cheshirecat57]

Similarly, caught up last night
Have to be honest, found it a bit “weak”

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[Adrian1]

Did watch in not bad as said light entertanment will watch again better than some of the other celb motorhome shows

 

[cyberyacht]

The thing to remember if using hookup is when trailing your cable to the bollard is to take the correct end with you else it's a walk back to the Moho to get the other end.

 

[OldCodger]

The thing to remember if using hookup is when trailing your cable to the bollard is to take the correct end with you else it's a walk back to the Moho to get the other end.

No idea what you mean!

 

[ChrisSue]

The thing to remember if using hookup is when trailing your cable to the bollard is to take the correct end with you else it's a walk back to the Moho to get the other end.

Especially if it 25m away. Been there, done that and yes it was raining

 

[Li150]

The thing to remember if using hookup is when trailing your cable to the bollard is to take the correct end with you else it's a walk back to the Moho to get the other end.

Probably the best reason to connect to the Motorhome first.

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[Swifter]

Especially if it 25m away. Been there, done that and yes it was raining

If you use one of these reels it’s impossible to take the wrong end to the bollard

 

[M-J]

If you use one of these reels it’s impossible to take the wrong end to the bollard View attachment 525436

Why/how?

 

[Swifter]

Why/how?

Because the end that plugs into the bollard is at the end of the reel so you can’t plug it in until you have completely unwound the entire cable . It reminds you to plug into the van first and then unwind the cable on the way to the bollard . If can’t be done the other way around .

 

[uzsnowdrop]

If you use one of these reels it’s impossible to take the wrong end to the bollard View attachment 525436

Use the same, they are great.
however, yesterday plonked it in the van while packing up and failed to notice the masses of slugs stuck to the underside where I’d left it in the long grass. Yuuk

 

[M-J]

Because the end that plugs into the bollard is at the end of the reel so you can’t plug it in until you have completely unwound the entire cable . It reminds you to plug into the van first and then unwind the cable on the way to the bollard . If can’t be done the other way around .

But I use one and have took the wrong end a few times when distracted. Probably because I take the lead fully off and put the reel back in the van.

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