Renovating older German Motorhomes - Mines an RMB

[wizzer59]

One question, I have a new 100w solar panel fitted, which routes through a new MPPT controller, I am noticing that I am only getting 10 to 15w input and 0.6 to 1.1 amp output to the battery, the battery was on just over 12v when I took it out of storage it is a brand new 90ah varta LPD90 leisure battery, according to the instructions with the MPPT controller it states that it will keep charging up to 13.8 volts, however after being outside for 2 weeks I am still seeing just over 12v.

Is this because the panel is providing virtually no charge because it has been so dull? Or any other reason?

Hi Ceri

Have a read through THIS guys blog you may find it interesting, he does repeat himself a lot and he hates solar dealers but I think he knows his stuff according to him most controllers do not charge high enough for long enough to fully charge batteries, and the wiring needs to be beefed up, have a good read through you may find some answers. I take no credit for finding the web site as Broken Link Removed flagged it up originally:Blush:

regards

Tim

PS Interesting post and a great van:thumb:

 

[Deckard]

Just read the entire thread, thanks for a great post and thanks for the info on importing, I've been trying to find out more on this - belated congrats on the build :thumb:

 

[olley]

Billy

Thanks Very much for the kind words. My belief is that on these forums there is so much superb advice, I have benefited massively from this advice. Whenever you have a problem the forums allways have the answer.

So if I can give anything back that may help someone, I am more than happy to do this.

Talking about Tanks, I went to Stalingrad on the motorbike a few years ago,what a trip, I am just about recovering from the endless vodka nights.

Anyway they have a building in Stalingrad called Pavlovs house which is left exactly as the battle ended, it is no more than 100 metres from the Volga,that is how close the Germans came to pushing the Russians back into the river and winning the battle of Stalingrad. Sgt Pavlov and his few men held out until reinforcements arrived, hence Pavlovs House. He won the Hero Of The Soviet Union for that like our VIctoria Cross. He won another Hero of the soviet Union at the Kursk tank battle.

Then in the final push into Berlin Marshal Zhukov was doing the rounds and came across an incredibly smashed and beat up T34 tank, it was Pavlovs tank, The Marshall asked Pavlov if the tank was ok, he replied with a hammer in his hand yes Marshall definetly another battle left in the old girl.

When they launched the final attack into Berlin they had to cross an open area, Zhukov was watching and there going into battle in clouds of black diesel smoke was Pavlovs old tank. Stalin said that the first men to put the Soviet flag up on the Reichstag would be made a hero of the soviet union. It was Pavlov and his other tank men who got there first and were given the Hero Of The Soviet Union, Pavlovs third of the war!!!! After the war he was asked to talk about the war to the children as a great hero, then one day he went to a monastery checked in, and talked about the war no more.

The reason I mention this story, is that it is a great story and shows true human spirit that he got his old tank from Stalingrad all the way to Berlin through many battles. Just like our old RMB,s we keep them going, and mine is certainly like a tank now.

Sorry but most of that is just a good story. Always been interested in history, so when anything like this comes up I usually like to find out more. He did defend the house, and got the awards, but that's it, no tank drive to berlin and no monastery. And the house was rebuilt after the war, its now flats. Good story all the same
http://www.warheroes.ru/hero/hero.asp?Hero_id=2060
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pavlov's_House

Ian

 

[motorhomelover]

Well done I had the same motorhome in 2006
Great well built motor.
Sold it after five years and got my money back in full
Very cheap mortoring.
Got an RV now. Lots more spacev:thumb:

 

[motorhomelover]

Our old Globetrotter (Dethleffs) is the same interior - Caroline memsahib is 5' and has no trouble getting in or out of the pulldown bed, and we don't use a ladder either.

Hmmm I love a woman who can climb mountains

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[JockandRita]

Just read the entire thread, thanks for a great post and thanks for the info on importing, I've been trying to find out more on this - belated congrats on the build :thumb:

Yep, a belated thanks here too Sheepskin, having just finished reading the whole thread.

Well done on an excellent buy, and maintaining the quality and integrity of your RMB. :thumb:

Glad to also see, that we are not the only ones to take our shoes off as we come in the door, and that's before you've replaced the carpet. Broken Link Removed

Cheers for now,

Jock.

 

[Sheepskin]

This RMB motorhome is now for sale £14,995 i really do not want to sell it, but i have just bought a holiday home from my father. It is listed on Ebay as of 10 minutes ago, and i will put it in the for sale section here

 

[Snowbird]

Some lucky person is going to get a very good van there Cerri. I did think of selling mine a couple of months ago but couldn't bring myself to it. They will have to give me a Roms funeral in it oh:

 

[JockandRita]

This RMB motorhome is now for sale £14,995 i really do not want to sell it, but i have just bought a holiday home from my father. It is listed on Ebay as of 10 minutes ago, and i will put it in the for sale section here

That's a shame, as you've not had it that long, but spent some time and effort on her. :Sad:

I hope you find a buyer who will appreciate the build quality, and look after her. :thumb:

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[bobandjanie]

Always a hard decision, both parting with a motorhome and buying a new one, but having had a german motorhome and seeing the workmanship I cant see the RMB being for sale long at that price. :thumb:
A good buy for someone, and good luck with the holiday home.


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Bob and Jane.

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[alfandM]

This RMB motorhome is now for sale £14,995 i really do not want to sell it, but i have just bought a holiday home from my father. It is listed on Ebay as of 10 minutes ago, and i will put it in the for sale section here

Well what can one say cerri,only i cannot see it sitting for too long ,a very good price for a very well looked after and renovated old timer,so good luck for the future and enjoy your holiday home,Regards Alf:thumb:

 

[JockandRita]

This RMB motorhome is now for sale £14,995 i really do not want to sell it, but i have just bought a holiday home from my father. It is listed on Ebay as of 10 minutes ago, and i will put it in the for sale section here

I should have put this up for you this morning, but I was in a rush. RMB on ebay

Hope you don't mind, but your link led to the ebay search page.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[Marcus2]

is this thread still live, VitalLogistics are now out of business, and i need a workshop to refit and store my RMB from 1990 which looks similar to this one, but shorter a bit. No idea what the model is! Thanks

 

[tonka]

is this thread still live, VitalLogistics are now out of business, and i need a workshop to refit and store my RMB from 1990 which looks similar to this one, but shorter a bit. No idea what the model is! Thanks

Last post August 2013 so been quiet for a long time...

@Snowbird is an RMB fan.. Maybe he might pop on and have some info to help..

 

[Marcus2]

Last post August 2013 so been quiet for a long time...

@Snowbird is an RMB fan.. Maybe he might pop on and have some info to help..

Right! Thank you tonka

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[Robin McHood]

I can give you details on a specialist RMB refitter but in Germany I'm afraid, It is owned by ex RMB staff so know these machines inside out. As others have said @Snowbird does know a lot about them. If you do come up with someone over here I'd be interested to hear about them though RH doesnt't need anything even after 10 years and 120,000km. Great mh's