The resurrection of Doc, bringing a 20 year old neismann Bischoff Flair back to life after 12 years off road. (64 Viewers)

[Northernraider]

Tam
You are removing the satellite dish, is that for cleaning or are you getting rid of it. Only asking as I have one on my van but never really watch tv as got fire stick and wi fi etc. so not used
if you got rid what would you put in its place?

I'll never use it and it's probably too old . I tend to just download movies and boxsets and watch those. If I want to watch TV then I have a portable digital areal that works fine ..

The space it occupied will be filled with solar.

 

[Lenny HB]

Yes all working at the minute.

For how many minutes?

 

[Lenny HB]

I spoil the bleady idiot too…

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You got that wrong, you should have given him a bowl of soup and plate of salad and let him druel over you eating that.

 

[Northernraider]

You got that wrong, you should have given him a bowl of soup and plate of salad and let him druel over you eating that.

Sometimes you're like my wicked step uncle from a fairytale.

 

[alex n]

I could give you pair a big kiss

I've just been out to check and yes the front seats lift up and swivel all from that one lever and are level with the rear ...that's bloody amazing . I had looked and thought they'd never be at the same level and that's why they didn't turn but they do .. I'm so chuffed I could break dance as it really makes it a nice lounge now. The dogs will be so pleased as the girls lie on the front seats but I always feel they're out the way then so now they're able to socialise.

Brilliant absolutely brilliant View attachment 943272View attachment 943273

Tam whatever you do dont break dance someone your size is guaranteed to knock the fridge over

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[Northernraider]

One happy puppy now he can get om the chair .


And old TV removed. I'll be putting my own one in the cabinet above the fridge.

But I have plans for this old space .

Now that it's dark you may be able to see the slight water staining round this big heki skylight . I think the big ugly panel they put over it though was a bit excessive.

I need to test this to see if the motor still works and if it does I was thinking I might just fit a rocker switch to it and open it via a switch rather than a remote. If it's completely knackered I'll try and find a manual opening one to fit in it's place as to be honest I found the remote one in my frankia a right pain in the ass

 

[scotzsue]

You are both doing a great job Tam but Northernraider read the beep beep manuals, amazing the things you find out.
do understand the man thing, john never reads the manuals then get's annoyed when I say how something works or where something is.
I however would read the back of a corn flakes packet.
That pup looks so comfy too.

 

[Northernraider]

Just found this on ebay ...

Seitz Heki Skylight Wooden Surround with built in lights - Caravan, Campervan | eBay

Although I list all my item in working order. They do not have a recent certified safety test on them. All appliances should be tested and fitted by a qualified professional for safety reasons.

www.ebay.co.uk

That could work to cover watermarks and give me central lights

 

[Gina M]

I spoil the bleady idiot too…

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what was for pudding

 

[funflair]

One happy puppy now he can get om the chair .


And old TV removed. I'll be putting my own one in the cabinet above the fridge.

But I have plans for this old space .

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Now that it's dark you may be able to see the slight water staining round this big heki skylight . I think the big ugly panel they put over it though was a bit excessive. View attachment 943351


I need to test this to see if the motor still works and if it does I was thinking I might just fit a rocker switch to it and open it via a switch rather than a remote. If it's completely knackered I'll try and find a manual opening one to fit in it's place as to be honest I found the remote one in my frankia a right pain in the ass

You can still get the exact same board if you wanted to fill the TV hole or anything else, Phoenix still use it, actually that's part of the reason we didn't buy a Phoenix as lovely as our Flair was (and yours is) we were changing and wanted/needed something different.

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[Gina M]

One happy puppy now he can get om the chair .


And old TV removed. I'll be putting my own one in the cabinet above the fridge.

But I have plans for this old space .

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Now that it's dark you may be able to see the slight water staining round this big heki skylight . I think the big ugly panel they put over it though was a bit excessive. View attachment 943351


I need to test this to see if the motor still works and if it does I was thinking I might just fit a rocker switch to it and open it via a switch rather than a remote. If it's completely knackered I'll try and find a manual opening one to fit in it's place as to be honest I found the remote one in my frankia a right pain in the ass

it's good to see Milo sleeping on his own Tam. You did the right thing stopping him sleeping in the bed with you. As they say cruel to be kind. My dog slept on my bed for 10 years then the vet told me to stop making him walk upstairs for my comfort as he had seen terrible injuries from elderly dogs falling downstairs. He slept downstairs for the last 4 years of his life with his doggie brother and was absolutely fine

 

[Manic]

I think the big ugly panel they put over it though was a bit excessive.

Looking at the first photos that surround looks like the original

 

[CazPaul]

You can still get the exact same board if you wanted to fill the TV hole or anything else, Phoenix still use it, actually that's part of the reason we didn't buy a Phoenix as lovely as our Flair was (and yours is) we were changing and wanted/needed something different.

We need a little bit where would you get it from the board?

 

[Northernraider]

Looking at the first photos that surround looks like the original

Neither of these are original , the big skylight obviously leaked at somepoint and they put that panel around it to hide the watermarks. The marks aren't bad ..they may clean up.


The surround round the aircon one confuses me ..unfortunately they've used glue and I'm not sure how good that will clean up if I remove the aircon unit

 

[mackeellan]

Pity I'm not still with you Tam. I have solutions to hide ceiling damage that would look original. I'll talk to you about it if needed.
One important lesson for you Tam......read the manuals! They tell you stuff you don't know. Keep going pal

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[funflair]

We need a little bit where would you get it from the board?

Is yours the same Paul ? where ?other than scrounging some off Phoenix I am not sure, unless N+B/Concorde still keep some.

 

[Northernraider]

Pity I'm not still with you Tam. I have solutions to hide ceiling damage that would look original. I'll talk to you about it if needed.
One important lesson for you Tam......read the manuals! They tell you stuff you don't know. Keep going pal

Might need those solutions Chris

 

[Minxy]

I spoil the bleady idiot too…

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You're trying to say that giving him the fried potato peelings is spoiling him!!!

 

[Razamataz]

Bedtime reading

For me….best time… toilet time

 

[Mikey RV]

I love it when a plan comes together.

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[1967bowesj]

Just found this on ebay ...

Seitz Heki Skylight Wooden Surround with built in lights - Caravan, Campervan | eBay

Although I list all my item in working order. They do not have a recent certified safety test on them. All appliances should be tested and fitted by a qualified professional for safety reasons.

www.ebay.co.uk

That could work to cover watermarks and give me central lights

I think he has some fridges for sale if yours turns out to still not work

 

[Cal54]

Come on lads Tam and Garry Northernraider and Just smiffy it’s time to get up and get cracking on with the ‘to do’ l list - we are all waiting the outcome of the fridge saga!

 

[Flairy]

Our TV is a bovethe fridge it take a 24inch it’s on a turntable.sorry it’s blurry.

 

[Manic]

Neither of these are original , the big skylight obviously leaked at somepoint and they put that panel around it to hide the watermarks. The marks aren't bad ..they may clean up.


The surround round the aircon one confuses me ..unfortunately they've used glue and I'm not sure how good that will clean up if I remove the aircon unit View attachment 943401View attachment 943402View attachment 943403

Sorry hadn’t noticed that huge plank across then van

 

[Manic]

This showed on my Facebook, don’t know if it would be of interest to you

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[jongood]

Whit the feck does that mean View attachment 942771

Sorry if anyone has already said this. I'm catching up, It means you batteries are going down and the CBEsetup turns stuff off in order of importance

 

[funflair]

Sorry if anyone has already said this. I'm catching up, It means you batteries are going down and the CBEsetup turns stuff off in order of importance

There has been about 10 pages since then Jon it's a fast moving thread this one, but yes you are correct except the manual for CBE says that message comes up after you have put in the SOS fuse, Tam has also identified that he needs the little battery changing on the back of the CBE panel.

He also has the proper manual from N+B but not read it yet

 

[Northernraider]

Our TV is a bovethe fridge it take a 24inch

Yeah it's a nice big cabinet that , I've a 22 inch TV I had in moby that was made for this van lol.

 

[funflair]

Yeah it's a nice big cabinet that , I've a 22 inch TV I had in moby that was made for this van lol.

We put the microwave in the cupboard above the fridge and the TV at the front but we had a drop down bed so the TV was fixed under that.

 

[jongood]

Can I ask a rookie question?! Our control panel was beeping randomly in France but when on EHU didn't seem to do it. Where would I find the control panel battery? If our Arto has one?

Right , we connected one of the other batteries back up and it made no difference. I removed the control panel and yes that small battery has leaked or corroded so I'll order one of those. However as I get no gas or anything with the panel off I cleaned the small battery just now and refitted the panel. Tried switching it on... the first 2 attempts it just beeped and went off again but 3rd time it stayed on and is still on at the minute will see how that fairs. I've got EHU back on and charger connected to recharge batteries but they still showing 13+ volts so I think they're OK just now and it's either that battery on control panel causing probs or something else

I did find put though that the satellite system was wired direct to batteries and I've now removed that cable .. so only the power cables now running ro the batteries from the electric boxes in big locker so I'm wondering why they have the batteries si far away and can I relocate battery to inside that big locker next to the charger.

So for now the panel is on I'll see how that goes overnight , I'll order a battery for the controller. The fridge is upside down till tomorrow. Just smiffy is watching gran prix and I'm going on roof after lunch to remove satellite dish


Oh and that short arse scratched me new van nae patience he has .



That big box is definitely charger and not an inverter View attachment 943033View attachment 943035


Photo of electrics for Lenny HB

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I've not had a chance to read all comments etc so if I've missed any ill get them later

Mine had 2 of the standard chargers and neither was putting much out so I junked them and bought new. Would I do the same again? no because I hardly use it because the solar almost always takes care of it. If I knew then what I know now I would just get a cheap battery charger and hook it up for now.

btw, the panel battery isnt easy to change, if original its a solder in job and a bit of a modification. Ive got a threadon it somewhere but can't find it. Grasmere9 I suggest you have a look too.

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